- 📍 Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- 📅 Date: 28th June
- 🕒 Time: 09:00 PM BST
Match 19 of Major League Cricket 2025 brings a heavyweight clash between unbeaten San Francisco Unicorns (6–0) and the in-form Washington Freedom (5–1).
SFU comfortably beat the Freedom in their first meeting, but Glenn Maxwell’s squad will be keen for revenge as both teams look to secure playoff momentum.
📊 Match Odds
| Bet Type | Washington Freedom | San Francisco Unicorns | Implied Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1/1 | 8/11 | WF: 51%, SFU: 56% |
| 888Sport | 11/10 | 3/4 | WF: 49%, SFU: 56% |
| Speadex | 6/5 | 8/11 | WF: 41%, SFU: 59% |
Summary: San Francisco are favorites, but Freedom are not far behind. Some markets suggest value on the underdog.
💡 Betting Tips
1. San Francisco Unicorns to Win
- Unbeaten with top form from Matthew Short and Finn Allen.
- Haris Rauf is the tournament’s top wicket-taker (16 wickets @ avg 13).
2. Washington Freedom Value Bet
- Revenge angle + solid form (5–1) make them dangerous.
- Odds around 6/5 offer high value for risk-tolerant bettors.
- Maxwell-led side with big-match temperament.
3. Top Player Markets
- Top Batter: Matthew Short (SFU) or Mitchell Owen (WF)
- Top Bowler: Haris Rauf (SFU), Jack Edwards (WF)
4. Total Runs (Over/Under ~190.5)
- Expect a high-scoring game. Both teams have topped 180+ consistently.
- Pitch has remained batting-friendly in Dallas.
🧠 Match Prediction
While the Unicorns have the edge on paper, the Freedom are dangerous challengers.
Expect fireworks from both sides. SFU’s depth and bowling unit might be the difference—if they bat first, 200+ is likely.
📝 Prediction:
San Francisco Unicorns to win by 15–25 runs
- Top Batter: Matthew Short
- Top Bowler: Haris Rauf
✅ Final Betting Picks
- Best Bet: Unicorns 7/10
- Props:
- Top Batter: Matthew Short
- Top Bowler: Haris Rauf
- Total Runs Over 190.5
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