Friday, January 22

Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers
Scorchers to Win ($1.73)

The Perth Scorchers made light work of the Brisbane Heat on Tuesday night, and they will look to consolidate their position in the BBL10 top four at the expense of the Hobart Hurricanes this afternoon.

The Scorchers’ were given something of a touch up by the table-topping Sixers on the weekend, but reaffirmed their credentials on Tuesday, comfortably account for the league’s other resurgent side.

That result moved them to second on the ladder, and there is little doubt they are the side to beat again this afternoon.

The ‘Canes’ momentarily moved back into the four with a nice win over the Adelaide Strikers, but have since fallen back to fifth, and with scope to continue plummeting.

I think the bookies just about have this one correct, and I’m happy to take the $1.73 available for the Scorchers.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder
Sixers to Win ($1.80)

Big Bash Derbies are typically always a good contest regardless of form, but this is two genuine top four sides doing battle, and we’ll be treated to a spectacle at the Adelaide Oval tonight.

The Sixers have taken control of BBL10, and if it wasn’t already confirmed, a win in this match would all but lock in top spot ahead of the finals.

This regular season has been easily their strongest performance since the competition’s inception, and they are on track to successfully defend last season’s championship.

The Thunder, while still better than most other sides, have been somewhat inconsistent since the beginning of the year, and have actually lost three-consecutive matches leading into this one.

I simply cannot tip against the Sixers currently, and I’ll be looking to box them up with the Scorchers winning in a Friday multi.