BBL Match Prediction and Tips

Serious cricket fans will have the Big Bash League (BBL) on their cricket watch list. It’s one of the most exciting T20 cricket tournaments in the world. On this page you’ll find our expert BBL betting tips and predictions for every game in the tournament. 

There are no BBL matches being played right now, but watch out for updates on our BBL Schedule page as soon as dates are announced.

On this page, you'll find all the tips, predictions and match info you need for the BBL tournament - stay tuned!

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At OCBscores, we offer you comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the squads, the key players, pitch and weather info, and provide plenty of betting advice for each game. Get BBL match predictions right here with OCB.

What Is The Big Bash League (BBL)?

The BBL is a T20 cricket league played in Australia since 2011. Typically running for a season from December to February, the Big Bash League features eight teams as follows: 

The BBL is a men’s cricket league, however, the WBBL is also played in Australia as a women’s T20 tournament. Of the eight men’s teams, six have won a championship since the formation of the BBL. 

The BBL features a regular season, after which the top four teams reach the finals in a knockout format. The BBL toss prediction also interestingly uses a ‘bat flip’ instead of a ‘coin flip’ to decide which team will bat first.  

Big-name local and international players have taken part in the BBL, including David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Usman Khawaja. 

BBL 2024-25

The Big Bash was considered to be the second-best T20 league on the planet after the IPL but lately, that seems to have come under threat. New leagues in the Middle East and South Africa have attracted stars with bigger paychecks and IPL-backed teams.

In the previous season, Cricket Australia has revamped its summer schedule to allow its best players to be available for the Big Bash League. David Warner's leadership ban has been overturned, the season length has been shortened to make it more exciting and a bigger purse has been given to the teams to attract the best overseas talent possible.

Will all of this be enough to get the league back to its glory? We think so. The biggest attraction the BBL has always had is its quality of cricket, deep pool of players in the and the quality of matches.

BBL 2024-25 Winners

The Hobart Hurricanes were crowned champions in 2025, winning their first ever BBL title. In the final on January 27, 2025, they chased down 183 to defeat the Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets, a dominant win sealed in just 14.1 overs.

Star opener Mitchell Owen was the standout performer, smashing an explosive 108 off 42 deliveries including 11 sixes. He matched the record for the fastest century in BBL history (39 balls), and also finished the season as the top scorer with 452 runs.

Bowler Jason Behrendorff from the Perth Scorchers topped the wicket charts with 17 and earned the Golden Arm award.

BBL Betting Tips 

OCBscores delivers the best BBL match predictions for the entire season, beginning to end. For professional game reports, useful previews and betting advice, this is the place to find it all.  

Be the first to know about which players are trending, the weather and pitch conditions, and favourable matchups with the latest cricket schedule from OCBscores.  

Our Bonus Cricket Bets also shine a spotlight on great bets with competitive odds. Here you'll find odds and advice for popular bets such as Player of the Match, the BBL toss prediction, who will hit the most sixes, top bowler, top batter, and more.  

Don't forget to check out the Dream11 prediction for further tips about the matches, as well as infographics detailing which team is likely to win the BBL match. 

How We Produce Our Tips  

Like every cricket game preview created by the OCBscores specialists, our previews are packed with relevant details about the upcoming contest. We typically publish our betting tips 48 hours ahead of the start, so you should have plenty of chances to place your bets before hand. 

Top previews we cover include:

Match Winner

During the regular season and the finals, you'll want to place a bet on the squad that has the better chance of winning. We will make use of current stats, previous performances, and our great knowledge of cricket to offer you the best BBL match predictions. 

Head-to-head Record 

A head-to-head matchup is an important consideration when reviewing today’s BBL match prediction. This is because many teams play better on their home pitch with their own fans to support them. Plus, certain teams are superior against others and this is reflected in the stats. The odds will often favour the home team with a winning record. 

Injuries and Absences

In T20 leagues, notable players come and go from the lineup due to injuries and illnesses, but sometimes from suspensions and commitments to other tournaments or international games. 

The major players that participate in the T20 match greatly influence the odds, and squad line-ups are often changed prior to the start of the match. Because of the way the sport is structured, T20 line-ups can change every week, therefore it's important to stay updated on tomorrow's match prediction. 

Pitch and Weather Conditions 

In Australia, some pitches are very bouncy and predictable, which helps batters during the game, but many pitches are also dry and cracked, which is a big advantage to bowlers.  

The outfields are often very fast and this makes scoring runs much easier. The size of the outfield can make the average number of sixes per match lower than usual, though. Of course, rain is known to frequently ruin games and can end the match earlier than expected. Knowing the weather and pitch gives you a big advantage over other bettors! 

Player and Team Stats 

Our tips also identify which players and overall teams are performing well (and who is having a bad season). We will discuss whether it is logical to bet on a team using data and statistics, as well as the 'eye test' after watching the games. After all, you only want to make a bet if you know the players can win! 

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During the current BBL season, you can depend on OCBscores to give you excellent betting recommendations. Visit our website daily to get the latest up-to-date BBL match predictions all for free and published prior to the matches. 

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