Clearly the worst side in the Big Bash League this season, Melbourne Renegades have managed a measly five points from seven matches. They are with a single win so far, and some way off the playoff qualification places. Last time out, they put in another mediocre display and were easily swept aside by Perth Scorchers via a rampaging 96-run win. With their bowlers and batsmen floundering, the Renegades could only muster 89 runs throughout the match. It goes without saying that MR are now hanging on a thin thread, and are on the verge of missing out on a top-five table finish. For this upcoming contest, they will need the duo of Sam Harper and Shaun Marsh to get them off to a good start.
Finland was defeated in the group stage only by Canada with a score of 1:4. In the confrontation with the Swedes in the quarterfinals, the national team was deliberately considered an outsider. However, it was able to change its opinion about itself and got the victory with a score of 3:2. The team showed excellent dedication and, having conceded two goals, did not give up and tried to play number one, constantly creating dangerous moments at the opponent’s goal. Such perseverance bore fruit for Suomi and in the final period they equalized in the majority, while scoring the decisive goal 25 seconds before the end. However, of course, the Finns are far from the strongest line-up and, therefore, in many components they will be inferior to the Americans. So, what is the free prediction for the NHL match for today?
