Bet on Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars on Cricket

Perth Scorchers are favored to win against Melbourne Stars with odds around 1.75 due to their strong recent form, including a high-scoring 257/6 against Brisbane Heat on December 19, 2025, and Finn Allen's century on January 15, 2026, at Docklands Stadium, plus their record as the most successful BBL team with 5 titles. Melbourne Stars hold the highest team total record of 273/2 but have shown vulnerabilities in recent bowling efforts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 9:15 AM on January 17, 2026, in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at Optus Stadium in Perth, aligning with the Scorchers' strong home record.

The match is at Optus Stadium (formerly Perth Stadium) in Perth, Western Australia, with a capacity of 60,000 for cricket, known for its flat pitches favoring high scores as seen in Perth Scorchers' recent 257/6 there.

Perth Scorchers are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75, supported by their recent wins like against Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes where Mitchell Marsh scored 102*, while Melbourne Stars' bowling may struggle on the Perth pitch based on recent high-scoring games on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

In head-to-head Big Bash League matches, Perth Scorchers lead with superior historical success, though specific recent clashes show competitive games; Scorchers posted 257/6 in a recent thriller lost to Heat, while Stars hold records like Glenn Maxwell's partnerships, averaging high totals in their encounters.