Cricket balls around Australia will be breathing a sign of relief, as the Big Bash League comes to a close shortly. Four tantalising cricket matches remain to be played, however, as the 2023-2024 Big Bash League Finals unfold over the next seven days.
The Brisbane Heat finished the league stage top of the table, losing only once across the entire season. Can they go all the way and do what they’ve been unable to do for more than a decade, and win their second Big Bash League title? Or will three-time champions the Sydney Sixers trip them up at the final hurdle to win their fourth trophy?
We break down all the latest betting odds from bookmaker William Hill and outline the best bets to make on the Big Bash League Finals over the coming week.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: January 18th, 9:30 A.M. (GMT)
Looking at the outright betting odds from bookmaker William Hill, there are two clear favourites to win the Big Bash League this year. The Sydney Sixers have their noses slightly in front at 2.37 to win the league outright, while the Brisbane Heat and hot on their tails at 2.87 to win. The Perth Scorchers are also in the mix at 4.50, while the Adelaide Strikers are considered a heavy underdog at 10.00.
Bookmaker William Hill sees a Heat vs. Sixers final as the most likely scenario, paying just 2.00 for that result. The Scorchers getting in ahead of the Heat to face Sydney has the next best odds at 5.00, closely followed by a Heat vs Scorchers final at 5.50.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: January 18th, 9:30 A.M. (GMT)
When it comes to betting on T20 cricket, and the Big Bash League in particular, there’s one thing to note. This is a volatile sport. On their day, anyone can beat anyone. If in doubt, backing teams with a proven history of performing under pressure is the way to go, particularly if they are returning healthy odds.
That’s exactly what we see with the Perth Scorchers. Sure, they haven’t lit anyone on fire this season, with a middle of the range six wins, three losses and one no result from their 10 matches. However, Perth have been here before, and come away victors.
The past two seasons, the Scorchers have lifted the title, having won the competition five times in total. With odds of 4.50 to win the Big Bash League, and a wealth of experience that is crucial when it comes to knockout cricket, betting on the Scorchers is the way to go.
