Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Betting Tips

The Perth Scorchers take on the Brisbane Heat at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on 04th February 2021 at 14:10 IST. These two teams have faced each other twice this season, with each of the sides winning a game each. Both the teams would like to win this match and go on to face the Sydney Sixers in the BBL final.

Perth Scorchers Form & Team News

The Perth Scorchers finished second on the points table with 32 points having won eight of their fourteen matches in the league stage. But they have been on a losing streak lately. The Scorchers have now lost two matches in a row. In the qualifier match, the Sydney Sixers won the match by 9 wickets against the Scorchers. They would want to win this match and qualify for the final.

One of the key ingredients in the success story of the Scorchers this season has been the opening partnership provided by the duo of Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone. Roy has scored 355 runs with a strike rate of 130.51 while Livingstone has been handy both with the bat and the ball. Mitchell Marsh has looked good this season with the bat and is expected to perform well in this crucial match. Jhye Richardson is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far with 27 wickets at an economy rate of 7.23. The bowling has not been in the greatest of forms for the Scorchers in the recently concluded matches. Now that their batting order has settled, the Scorchers might make some changes in the bowling department.

Brisbane Heat Form & Team news

The Brisbane Heat are on a winning spree. They have now won four matches in a row and are looking threatening as a unit. In the league stage, the Heat managed only 29 points to finish fourth on the points table. But they have performed well in the play-offs winning both the Eliminator as well the Knockout match. In their last match, the Heat won a thrilling match against the Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets.

The inclusion of Marnus Labuschagne has worked wonders for the Heat. He has contributed both with the bat and the ball. But it has been their captain Chris Lynn who has been exceptional with the bat at the top. He has scored 436 runs at an average of 36.33. Also, Jimmy Peirson has played some match-winning knocks this season for the Heat. In the bowling department, the spin duo of Mitchell Swepson and Labuschagne has bowled well and have picked up vital wickets. Mark Steketee has been impressive for the Heat this season picking up 24 wickets. The Heat would like to go into this match with the winning combination and are most likely to field the same team that faced the Thunder in the last game. 

Odds by Casumo

The Perth Scorchers are favorites to win the match against the Brisbane Heat according to the Casumo sportsbook. The Scorchers are placed at 1.70 odds, while the Heat are placed at 2.15 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

The Perth Scorchers have been in great form as a team in the league stage of the tournament but have lost their way lately. These two teams have played 15 times against each other in the BBL, the Scorchers have won 8 of those matches. But considering the current form, the Heat have an edge over the Scorchers.

Tip 1: Player’s Total Runs – Chris Lynn – Over 26.5

Chris Lynn has scored 436 runs with a strike rate of 156.27 and at an average of 36.33 in just 12 innings for the Heat this season. While scoring these runs at the top, Lynn has managed to hit 25 sixes and 36 fours this season. He also has the most number of fifty-plus scores this season having scored fifty or more runs in five innings. Lynn has performed exceptionally in the past against the Scorchers. He has played 14 innings against the Scorchers in the BBL and has scored 562 runs with a strike rate of 146.35 and at an average of 51.09. He has scores of 27 and 51 against the Scorchers in the league stage this season. So it is more likely that Chris Lynn will score over 26.5 runs at 1.87 odds available on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Player’s Total Wickets – Jhye Richardson – Over 1.5

Jhye Richardson has been in exceptional form with the ball this season picking up wickets up-front for the Scorchers. He is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 27 wickets at an economy rate of 7.23 and at an average of 14.59. In the league stage, Richardson picked up three wickets in two matches played against the Heat. He has played eight matches against the Heat in the BBL and has picked up ten wickets at an average of 24.60. His good performance has earned him a national selection with the Australian team. So it is more likely that Jhye Richardson will take over 1.5 wickets against the Heat at 2.05 odds available on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

This is going to be a closely fought match between two giants of BBL. With the ultimate prize in close sight, both the teams will play hard to win this match. The consistency shown as a team by the Heat has paid off and they have been on a winning streak. Though the Scorchers performed well in patches, they have not been able to put up a good fight lately. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Player’s Total Runs – Chris Lynn – Over 26.5 @ 1.87
2. Player’s Total Wickets – Jhye Richardson – Over 1.5 @ 2.05

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