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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Prediction, Odds, and Free Tips 29/12/2022

In the first match of the Thursday doubleheader, we will have Brisbane Heat take on Sydney Thunder in match no. 19 of the Big Bash League 2022-23.

The contest will take place at the Metricon Stadium in Carrara on December 29th. Here is our preview of the Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder game, and some betting tips.

These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash Match Prediction

For those looking to bet on the Heat vs Thunder contest, here are our top three betting picks ahead of of the match:

Sydney Thunder to Win the Match

Sydney Thunder, who suffered three back to back losses, bounced back in spectacular fashion, hammering Brisbane Heat by 10 wickets on Tuesday. Alex Hales and Matthew Gilkes were excellent with the bat while Chris Green and Daniel Sams did a great job with the ball.

Sydney Thunder have a decent side and just needed one good performance to get going. We predict Sydney Thunder to win this match, which is our first Big Bash prediction for this game.

Alex Hales to be Sydney Thunder’s Top Run Scorer

The English batter is one of the most prolific batters in the T20 arena. Alex Hales has amassed over 10693 runs in the format at an average of 31 while striking at 147, including five hundreds and 69 fifties.

Hales has a terrific record in the BBL as well, having scored 2016 runs at 34 average and 150 strike rate. He’s coming off a superb 59* off 36 in the previous game, so we expect him to be the top run-scorer for Sydney Thunder.

Highest Score First Six Overs – Sydney Thunder

Sydney Thunder have Alex Hales at the top, who is one of the fastest scorers in the powerplay. Matthew Gilkes found some form in the previous game followed by Rilee Rossouw and Oliver Davies.

Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, have Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw as openers, who have been inconsistent throughout their careers. The Thunder bowling attack has also performed well this season. Sydney Thunder should have the highest score in the first six overs.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Match 19 Betting Preview

The two teams will engage in a fierce battle as they look to get out of the bottom half of the table. Let’s take a closer look at both teams ahead of their meeting:

Brisbane Heat: Will look to avenge the 10-wicket thrashing in return fixture

Brisbane Heat have played three games so far, winning one and losing two. They went down against Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder while defeating Adelaide Strikers. Sam Billings was the star in their solitary win whereas Colin Munro showed some form in the previous game. A win here will put them right into the mix for top four positions.

Sydney Thunder: Need to pick up the pace to get out of the bottom half

Sydney Thunder suffered three defeats on the trot, losing to Adelaide Strikers twice and to Melbourne Renegades. They opened the account versus Brisbane Heat, claiming a dominant 10-wicket win. Chris Green, Daniel Sams starred with the ball before Alex Hales and Matthew Gilkes mowed down the target. They are at the bottom of the table and need to get a move on.

Heat vs Thunder FAQs

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Prediction

When will the match begin? – Thursday, 29th December from 7:05 am GMT.

What is the venue of the game? – Metricon Stadium in Carrara, Queensland.

Which team is the favourite? – Sydney Thunder is the odds favourite at 8/13 (1.62) odds.


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