Optus Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 5 BBL Big Bash 2021 game between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder. The game kicks off at 6:10 pm with Hobart Hurricanes heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Thunder game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday January 7, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Odds
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Preview
An intriguing match will see the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Sydney Thunder this evening, with the winner at the very least consolidating second position on the ladder.
The ‘Canes enter this match off the back of a disappointing loss to the Melbourne Stars on Monday and they will be eager to bounce back into the winner’s stall, particularly in considering that they have played one more game than any other side in BBL10.
The Thunder squandered an opportunity to take an outright competition lead when they too lost to the Brisbane Heat on Monday, and that will only add to their hunger, and the overall quality of this contest.
Given the match is being played on neutral ground and I cannot split them, I’m happy to take the slightly better price on offer for the Thunder in head-to-head betting.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Thunder to win at $1.83 odds.
Man of the Match
Man of the Match Alex Hales at $7.50.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Teams
Hobart Hurricanes squad
Matthew Wade (c), Scott Boland, Johan Botha (local replacement player), Tim David, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, James Faulkner, Peter Handscomb, Colin Ingram (South Africa), Will Jacks (England), Caleb Jewell (local replacement player), Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Dawid Malan (England), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, David Moody, Mitch Owen, Tim Paine, Wil Parker, Keemo Paul (West Indies), D’Arcy Short, Charlie Wakim (local replacement player), Nick Winter, Mac Wright
Sydney Thunder squad
Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (England), Jonathan Cook, Ben Cutting, Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales (England), Baxter Holt, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McAndrew, Adam Milne (New Zealand), Arjun Nair, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain