Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | League Stage
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Otago Volts aim to bounce back with immediate effect against Wellington Firebirds after seeing their three-match winning streak brought to an end by Northern Brave
Date & time: Friday January 17th 2025: USA PT – 5:25pm / USA ET – 9:25pm / Saturday January 18th 2025: UK – 1:25am
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand
Weather: Dry with sunny spells, a moderate breeze and 17c temperatures
How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke
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Otago Volts Betting Analysis
Over the course of the league stage so far, Andrew Hazledine has been not only Otago Volts’ most consistent wicket-taker, but also one of the best in the entire Super Smash. The left-arm pacer has recorded nine wickets so far for Otago, more than any of his teams and the second most across the competition as it stands. Backing him to register over 1.5 match wickets in this next encounter makes sense from a betting point of view.
Wellington Firebirds Betting Analysis
When it comes to Wellington Firebirds’ batting so far, one player stands out from the rest, that being Tim Robinson. To put things into perspective, Robinson has accumulated 151 runs so far over the course of this tournament, the most of any Firebirds player. The second highest run-scorer has managed just 87 runs, that being Nick Kelly. Back Robinson to extend his tally by 20+ runs here.
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Expert Prediction
It’s difficult to see Wellington Firebirds being able to arrest their slump when considering the sheer lack of runs within their team compared to that of Otago. Five Volts players have over 100 Super Smash runs to their name this season, whilst Wellington have just one. The hosts should overpower their opponents from a batting perspective and come out on top in this contest.
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Top Tip: Otago Volts to win
