Perth should be too strong for the Strikers in a mouthwatering clash of two of the Big Bash’s best teams.
Best Bet
The Scorchers have proven almost unbeatable in Perth, winning 15 of their last 16 games at Optus Stadium, and should take care of the Strikers on Boxing Day.
The defending champions look one of the teams to beat again this season, with Faf du Plessis and Josh Inglis in white hot form with the bat, and Jhye Richarson and Jason Behrendorff both bowling superbly.
This is no knock on the Strikers, who look a top title contender despite coming off a loss to the Heat, but Perth just have to be backed at home given their brilliant record.
Next Best
Richardson has started the new BBL season in brilliant form, taking 8 wickets in his three games.
He’s also taken 2+ wickets in 5 of his last 6 matches and in 6 of his last 7 against the Strikers.
The $4.30 for 3+ wickets appeals too.
Value Bet
The young keeper-batsman sits second for runs this season, smacking 149 from his three digs at an insane strike rate of 183.95.
Inglis has scored half-centuries in each of his last two games and has been player of the match in two of the Scorchers’ last five games.
Same Game Multi
Scorchers H2H / J.Inglis 20+ runs / J.Richardson 20+ runs
