Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Preview & Prediction | BBL|14 | League Stage
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Sydney Thunder are without a pair of key players for their match away at Brisbane Heat following a sickening collision in Perth.
Date & time: Monday January 6th 2025: USA PT – 12:15am / USA ET – 3:15am / UK – 8:15am
Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane, Australia
Weather: Extremely hot conditions with temperatures at 28c amid bright sunshine
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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Brisbane Heat Preview: Just one point from the last eight available
Brisbane Heat have found results very difficult to come by recently, losing three of their last four with the other being a washout against Sydney Sixers. The most recent two defeats suffered by the Heat have come from them setting a target but failing to defend it, thanks largely to Josh Philippe of the Sixers and Dan Lawrence of Melbourne Stars.
Despite recent results, Brisbane finds themselves just one point outside of the top four and well among the play-off battle. However, getting themselves back in the win column sooner rather than later is paramount.
Sydney Thunder Preview: Clash of heads overshadows Perth win
Sydney Thunder made a huge statement with a seismic four-wicket triumph away at Perth Scorchers. But the win came at a huge cost following a horrific collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams in the field as the pair each attempted to make a catch. Bancroft dove full length and smashed into Sams, with both suffering concussions. Bancroft walked from the field and has since been diagoned with a broken nose and scapula, whilst Sams was stretched off.
Both immediately fall under the concussion protocal and will miss this game, but Bancroft’s tournament is almost certainly over regardless. Sams however, could still return between now and the end of the tournament.
Brisbane Heat Betting Analysis
It’s the Brisbane Heat bowlers who should command the most interest when it comes to potential investment from bettors. Both Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson, who have each picked up four-wicket-hauls already this season are worth backing a play on and the ‘Bowler Total Match Wickets’ market fits the bill here. Explore stakes in the pair to pick up over 1.5 match wickets.
Sydney Thunder Betting Analysis
Sydney Thunder will need their most experienced players to really step up and rally the rest following the accident involving Bancroft and Sams. Captain David Warner falls under this umbrella, having top scored in each of his side’s last two games, racking up 135 runs over the course of those matches. Therefore, back Warner via the ‘Team - Top Batter’ market.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Expert Prediction
When it comes to form, Sydney Thunder are well ahead of Brisbane Heat. The visitors have won each of their last three games, whilst Brisbane Heat are winless across their four most recent BBL 14 fixtures. However, to lose both Bancroft and Sams at once is a huge blow for the Thunder from a batting and bowling perspective. Throw in the fact that home advantage is with Brisbane and backing them to win may prove a shrewd move.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Top Tip: Brisbane Heat to win
