Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Preview & Prediction | BBL|14 | League Stage
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Victory here for Hobart Hurricanes over Melbourne Renegades would send them back above Sydney Thunder with a game in hand.
Date & time: Tuesday January 14th 2025: USA PT – 12:30am / USA ET – 3:30am / UK – 8:30am
Venue: Ninja Stadium, Hobart, Australia
Weather: Dry and sunny at the start of play but temperatures should drop below 20c.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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Hobart Hurricanes Preview: Still unbeaten since game one
The biggest worry for Hobart Hurricanes with a play-off place all but guaranteed is that they don’t suffer a drop in form heading into the key part of BBL 14. So often we see teams cruise through the league stage, then lose form towards the play-offs and ultimately suffer an early elimination, so Hobart must be on their toes.
However, this is a Hurricanes side who have registered 11 points from the last 12 available to them and their defeat at the hands of the Renegades feels like a long time ago. This match represents the perfect chance for the hosts to exact revenge.
Melbourne Renegades Preview: Defeat could see them eliminated
With only two league stage fixtures to go for Melbourne Renegades, a loss here may well end up proving the end of their play-off hopes. The Renegades have lost their way recently and it has cost them dearly. Their last five games have seen them lose four times, throwing away what had been a good start prior to that.
They’ve also suffered the indignity of being swept by inter-city rivals Melbourne Stars this season, the most recent of those two defeats a 42-run thrashing last time out at Marvel Stadium.
Hobart Hurricanes Betting Analysis
Tim David’s recent glut of runs has been key to Hobart going up a level the longer this league stage has gone on. The Australian white ball international has not been dismissed for two games running now, having recorded scores of 62 and 68 not out respectively. Bowlers just haven’t had an answer against him and backing David to pile on another 30+ runs here appears a sensible play.
Melbourne Renegades Betting Analysis
Assuming he is available for selection, Melbourne Renegades desperately need Adam Zampa to step up for them here. Their star spinner has the ability to turn a match on his head and he boasts five wickets from the Renegades’ last two encounters. A move on Zampa to finish this game as his side’s top bowler appeals from a betting point of view in a must-win contest.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Expert Prediction
Although Melbourne Renegades have so much at stake here, it’s still really hard to see them getting the better of what has been a superb and ruthless Hobart Hurricanes outfit, especially in Tasmania. Hobart aren’t letting up with the bat and boast enough bowling resources to keep their opponents in check. Expect them to keep their unbeaten run intact.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Top Tip: Hobart Hurricanes to win
