The Big Bash League is set to kick off its 2020-21 season on December 10th of 2020. With it comes this year’s chance for Big Bash betting at your favourite online sportsbooks in Australia. To find out more about where to find the best Big Bash odds and which teams to look out for, read the full guide below.
Big Bash Odds For 2020/2021
Although the league hasn’t started, many top online bookmakers in Australia have already set their Big Bash odds for the outright winner. The table below provides a list of the top Big Bash betting sites available currently and where to get the best Big Bash odds.
| Operator | Big Bash Betting 2020/2021 | Odds | Betting on Big Bash 2020/2021 |
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Melbourne Stars | 5.0* | |
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Sydney Sixers | 6.0* | |
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Adelaide Strikers | 6.0* | |
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Perth Scorchers | 6.0* | |
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Brisbane Heat | 8.0* | |
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Hobart Hurricanes | 8.0* | |
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Melbourne Renegades | 10.0* | |
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Sydney Thunder | 11.0* |
*You should have in mind that the odds can change before the event. Make sure to check them regularly in order to make an informed decision when you want to place your bet.
Big Bash League New Rules
A number of new rules have been added to the tournament which could greatly impact your Big Bash betting this year. Some of the major rules changes you should take into consideration are:
Power Surges
The ‘Power Surge’ is a period of two over in which the fielding team may only place two fielders outside the inner fielding circle. The batting side may call a Power Surge at any point from the 11th over onwards in their innings. Our Big Bash prediction is that this rule will likely increase the number of runs scored in the back end of each innings.
The X Factor
The ‘X-factor’ rules require each team to name either a 12th or 13th player on the team sheet. This X-Factor player will be eligible to come into the game after the 10th over of the first innings. They may only replace a player who is yet to bat or has bowled no more than one over. Be sure to take into account the depth of teams in the 12th and 13th man position when you bet on Big Bash this year.
Bash Boost
The ‘Bash Boost’ awards the team chasing a boost point if they’re above the equivalent 10-over score of their opposition. If they’re trailing, the fielding side will receive the point. Teams are now awarded three points for winning matches, as opposed to the traditional two.
Big Bash Betting Types
A wide variety of Big Bash betting types are expected to be available upon the commencement of the tournament. Bet types will likely include both pre-match and live betting options. Some of the most popular ways to bet on Big Bash League matches include:
Match Betting
Match betting is the simplest of the Big Bash betting types. It refers to a bet on Big Bash matches in which a bettor picks one team to win over the other. Each Big Bash matchup provides another match betting option.
Outright Winner
Outright winner bets require punters to predict the overall winner of the Big Bash Tournament. The winner is decided by the Big Bash Final at the end of the season. The Big Bash odds for outright winner wagers can change drastically through the tournament based on the performance of teams. Outright bets are the only betting type available before the start of the season.
Tied Match
A Tied match bet on Big Bash League matches gives you the option of wagering on whether the match will end in a draw. A match that ends with level scores at the end of regulation is considered a tie. Although the match may be decided with a ‘Super Over,’ the result for betting purposes will still be a tie. Rained out or abandoned matches will also result in a tie.
Top Batsmen
A ‘Top Batsmen’ bet is a prop bet which allows you to wager on which batsmen you think will score the most runs. The bet is available both for a single match and for the tournament as a whole.
Handicap Betting
Handicap betting attempts to level out matchups by giving the favourite a handicap. The handicap can be provided two ways:
- the team batting first can win by a certain number of runs
- the team batting second can win by several wickets.
Wagers on the favourite must win by the handicap. Wagers on the underdog must lose by no more than the handicap.
4 Big Bash Tips For 2020 -21
Looking for a slight edge when you bet on the Big Bash League in 2021? The four Big Bash tips below might be exactly what you need to make amazing bets this year.
In-Play Value
In-play betting can be a very powerful tool when used correctly. T20 matches have a tendency to have big swings in odds with key wickets and momentum. If you’re patient and ready to place quick wagers, you may have the chance to hedge your bets over the course of a match. This way you can win no matter who ends up the victor!
Live Betting Disclaimer: Please note: due to the Interactive Gambling Act in Australia, any form of live betting cannot be conducted online. Play betting can only be conducted via telephone.
Roster Changes
Before you make your Big Bash predictions this year be sure to take into account the rosters changes of each team. Many teams have been able to add to their talent pools whereas a few teams have lost key players. These changes could be very telling in the overall outcome of the league when you bet on Big Bash outrights.
New Rules
One of the key Big Bash tips to consider when you bet on Big bash this year is the change in rules. With the addition of the Power Surge, you can expect totals to be slightly higher than previous iterations. The X factor rule will also give teams with deeper rosters the chance to switch out players based on the conditions.
The Toss
The toss can be a huge factor when you bet Big Bash League games in 2020-2021. Winning the toss can be a huge advantage, especially on certain grounds that are easier/harder to bat or bowl first on. Certain teams could also favour batting first or chasing down totals. By in-play betting after the toss, you may be able to make more informed bets, based on your team.
Upcoming Matches: Big Bash League 2020/2021
The BBL is set to begin on the 10th of December with the Hobart Hurricanes taking on the defending champion Sydney Sixers. There will be 56 regular season matches from the 10th of December 2020 to the 26th of January 2021. The playoffs will follow from 29th of Jan and conclude with the Big Bash Final on the 6th of February.
Schedule 10 December – 4 January
| Dec 10, Thu
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Dec 11, Fri
Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, 2nd Match Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Dec 12, Sat
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 3rd Match Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Dec 12, Sat
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, 4th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Dec 13, Sun
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 5th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Dec 13, Sun
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 6th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Dec 14, Mon
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, 7th Match Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Dec 15, Tue
Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 8th Match Aurora Stadium, Launceston |
| Dec 16, Wed
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, 9th Match Aurora Stadium, Launceston |
Dec 19, Sat
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, 10th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Dec 20, Sun
Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, 11th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Dec 22, Tue
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 12th Match Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| Dec 23, Wed Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, 13th MatchThe Gabba, Brisbane |
Dec 26, Sat
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 14th Match Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Dec 26, Sat
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, 15th Match Carrara Oval, Queensland |
Dec 27, Sun
Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 16th Match The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Dec 28, Mon
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 17th Match Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Dec 29, Tue
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, 18th Match Carrara Oval, Queensland |
Dec 29, Tue
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, 19th Match Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Dec 30, Wed
Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, 20th Match The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Dec 31, Thu
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, 21st Match Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Jan 01, Fri
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, 22nd Match Carrara Oval, Queensland |
Jan 02, Sat
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, 23rd Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Jan 02, Sat
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 24th Match The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Jan 03, Sun
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 25th Match Perth Stadium, Perth |
Jan 03, Sun
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers, 26th Match Carrara Oval, Queensland |
Jan 04, Mon
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 27th Match |
Jan 04, Mon
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 28th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Schedule 5 January – 26 January
| Jan 05, Tue
Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers, 29th Match Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Jan 06, Wed
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, 30th Match Perth Stadium, Perth |
Jan 07, Thu
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 31st Match Perth Stadium, Perth |
Jan 07, Thu
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, 32nd Match Carrara Oval, Queensland |
| Jan 08, Fri
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, 33rd Match Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Jan 09, Sat
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, 34th Match Perth Stadium, Perth |
Jan 10, Sun
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 35th Match Carrara Oval, Queensland |
Jan 11, Mon
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, 36th Match Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Jan 12, Tue
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 37th Match Perth Stadium, Perth |
Jan 13, Wed
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 38th Match Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
Jan 14, Thu
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, 39th Match Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Jan 15, Fri
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, 40th Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Jan 16, Sat
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, 41st Match Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Jan 17, Sun
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 42nd Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Jan 18, Mon
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, 43rd Match Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
Jan 19, Tue
Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, 44th Match Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Jan 20, Wed
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, 45th Match Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Jan 21, Thu
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, 46th Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Jan 22, Fri
Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, 47th Match Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Jan 22, Fri
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 48th Match Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Jan 23, Sat
Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, 49th Match Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Jan 23, Sat
Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, 50th Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Jan 24, Sun
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, 51st Match Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
Jan 24, Sun
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 52nd Match Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Jan 25, Mon
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, 53rd Match Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
Jan 26, Tue
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 54th Match Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Jan 26, Tue
Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 55th Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Jan 26, Tue
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 56th Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Schedule 29th January – 6th February (Playoffs)
| Round | Date and time | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | 29th January 2021 – 19:15 | TBD v TBD |
| Qualifier | 30th January 2021 – 19:15 | TBD v TBD |
| Knockout | 31st January 2021 – 19:15 | TBD v TBD |
| Challenger | 4th February 2021 – 19:15 | TBD v TBD |
| Final | 6th February 2021 – 19:15 | TBD v TBD |
Big Bash Live Streaming
Big Bash live streaming is available at many of the top Australian online bookmakers such as Unibet, Ladbrokes and Betfair. To enable Big Bash live streaming users may be required to have a minimum balance or bet in-play.
The tournament will also be streamed on a number of third party websites. For a full list of live streaming partners visit the Big Bash League official website.
Big Bash live streaming is ideal to keep track of matches with and can be a great tool for live bet on Big Bash 2021.
Big Bash Betting 2020-21 FAQ
For answers to commonly asked questions regarding Big Bash betting this year, use the FAQ section found below:
When will Big Bash betting be available for the 2020-21 season?
Big Bash betting is currently available for both ‘Outright’ and specific matches at most top online bookmakers in Australia. Before you will be able to bet on Big Bash playoff matches the regular season will need to be completed.
Who will win the Big Bash League 2020/2021?
Our Big Bash prediction to take down the tournament at the moment are the Melbourne Stars. Other teams who are expected to give them a run for their money include the Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers.
Who won the Big Bash League last year?
Last year the Championship was taken down by the Sydney Sixers. The Big Bash Final was played by the Sixers and the Melbourne Stars.
What is the best Big Bash League betting site?
There are a number of great online sports betting options for Australian bettors looking to wager on the BBL. Some of the most popular platforms are bet365, Pointsbet, Unibet, Betfair and Ladbrokes.
