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  • Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars tips
  • Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Tuesday, December 23rd at Adelaide Oval
  • Adelaide Strikers are favored against Melbourne Stars post-Sydney Sixers win.
  • Stars have dominated the Strikers in 3 of the last 5 meetings.
  • Marcus Stoinis is predicted for another stellar performance with 20.5+ runs.
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Marcus Stoinis of the Stars is embraced by Campbell Kellaway (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars BBL Tips & Predictions


The Adelaide Strikers return home to Adelaide Oval on Tuesday night after opening their BBL15 campaign with a win over the Sydney Sixers. Despite that result, this shapes as a matchup where Melbourne’s balance and firepower are hard to ignore.

Adelaide finished last in BBL14 and remain a side still searching for consistency. Melbourne, meanwhile, were clinical in their season opener, dismantling Hobart’s top order before chasing comfortably with overs to spare.

Match Details


  • Competition: Big Bash League
  • Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars
  • Date: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
  • Start Time: 7:15 PM AEDT
  • Venue: Adelaide Oval

Best Betting Tips - Strikers vs Stars


Melbourne Stars (Moneyline)


The Stars have won three of the last five meetings against Adelaide, all by comfortable margins. Their bowling depth and middle-order firepower give them the edge in what shapes as a high-scoring contest.

Adelaide Over 13.5 Fours


Despite poor results last season, the Strikers were one of the league’s best boundary-hitting sides at home. They averaged 16 fours per game at Adelaide Oval and ranked top three league-wide for boundaries.

Marcus Stoinis Over 20.5 Runs


Stoinis has an outstanding record at Adelaide Oval, averaging 42.6 runs across eight BBL innings. He has scored 20+ runs in six of those eight games, including the last three in a row.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars start?

First ball between Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Tuesday, December 23rd at Adelaide Oval

What channel is Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars on?

You can watch Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports

Verdict

The Strikers may be favoured by the market, but Melbourne’s form and matchup edge point toward another Stars victory. Adelaide’s boundary trends and Stoinis’ consistency round out a strong betting card.
Best Bet1: Melbourne Stars Moneyline @20/21 at Pandabet - 1 Unit
Best Bet2: Adelaide over 13.5 Fours @9/10 at Elitebet - 2 Units
Best Bet3: M Stoinis over 20.5 Runs @5/6 at PlayUP - 2 Units
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