The 4-3 Sixers travel to Melbourne to meet the last-placed Stars on Friday night.
Best Bet
The Sixers have a terrific record against the Stars and should chalk up another win.
The pink team have won eight straight against the Stars, including their last three at the MCG. The Sixers are coming off a wash-out on Wednesday and a hard fought loss to the Heat where they whacked 209 – the fourth highest second innings score in BBL history. It was their first loss in five games.
The Stars are the Stars of just about every BBL season. A great-looking list with some big names but they just never put it all together. They sit dead last on the ladder with a 2-5 record having lost four of their last five. Their only win in that time came thanks to Marcus Stoinis’ 74 from 35 – the only time he’s made more than 11 runs from six innings this season.
Even at home, it’s impossible to back the Stars with any confidence. Take the visitors.
Next Best
The Sixers opener has been a little inconsistent but he loves this match-up. Philippe has scored 20+ in 5 of his last 7 against the Stars and 50s in 2 of his last 3. He was also player of the match in 2 of those 3 games so is value in that market as well.
Value Bet
Luke Wood has been the Stars’ most consistent bowler this season and should be favourite for most Stars wickets. The Englishman has 13 poles for the season, five more than his nearest teammate in Adam Zampa.
Same Game Multi
Sixers H2H / J.Philippe 20+ runs / L.Wood & S.O’Keefe 1+ wicket
