The Indian Premier League is in the final stretch before the play-offs, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the next pair to do battle.
LSG and MI sit in third and fourth respectively and are separated by just one point on the table. With only the top four sides granted access to the play-offs, this match is crucial for both teams.
Who will come out on top? We sift through the best betting and odds below.
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LSG vs MI odds
| LSG win |
MI win |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) |
2.22 | 1.69 |
LSG vs. MI match facts
- Date: Tuesday, May 16
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Location: Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow)
- Last meeting: April 24, 2022 - LSG won by 36 runs
LSG vs. MI team news
Both teams have named replacement players in the past weeks following season-ending injuries to key squad members.
Chris Jordan has come in for MI paceman Jofra Archer, while LSG's skipper KL Rahul has been replaced by Karun Nair.
Despite that, there are no fresh injury concerns for either side coming into this clash.
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LSG vs MI prediction
- Result prediction: MI to win
Mumbai are in red-hot form, so naturally, they come into this match as favourites.
They pummeled league-leaders Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last fixture, fresh off a dominant run chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
However, there are a number of factors in Lucknow's favour including a superior net run rate (+0.309 compared to -0.017) and a home crowd advantage.
T20 cricket is all about confidence though, and MI have that in spades. Expect them to come out swinging in this crucial encounter as they look to take two points that should all but secure their play-off spot.
LSG vs MI best bet
- Pick: Total runs for over 1 (MI) - Over 5.5
- Odds: 1.77 (Dafabet)
Regardless of whether they are setting a total or chasing one, expect Mumbai to begin their inning with intent.
Based on their recent form, we're predicting them to get off to a hot start and score at least six runs in their first over, with openers Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma looking to take a hold of the game early.
LSG vs MI outside bet
- Pick: Marcus Stoinis to score 50 runs
- Odds: 4.30 (Dafabet)
We may be predicting MI to take the win, but there is typically one player on the losing side who delivers a strong performance. On Tuesday, that player could be Marcus Stoinis.
The Australian is averaging 25.36 runs per game and has picked up two half-centuries in 2023.
He is also growing in confidence and comes into this game off a 40-run showing against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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