Bet on RR vs LSG: Tips, prediction and odds for IPL match today

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off in a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday night as the Indian Premier League (IPL) season heats up.

After winning four of their five opening matches, RR have already made themselves the team to beat this campaign.

LSG, on the other hand, will be coming into this match off a narrow loss, but a strong overall record of 3-2 has them sitting well placed on the points table.

We take a look at where to find value in this encounter below.

RR vs LSG odds

RR vs LSG match facts

  • Date: Wednesday, April 19
  • Time: 19:30 IST
  • Location: Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium (Rajasthan) 
  • Last meeting: April 10, 2022 - RR won by three runs

RR vs LSG team news

After missing every match so far due to a shoulder injury, Mohsin Khan could return for LSG this game. 

There is no fresh injury news for RR ahead of this encounter.

RR vs LSG prediction

  • Result prediction: RR to win

Given RR's stellar form, there is nothing to indicate that their winning habits will come to an end on Wednesday night.

Whilst LSG have posted totals higher than 200 on two occasions this season, they have also scored less than 160 two times. 

This inconsistency hands RR the edge, who have made at least 170 runs in all of their innings in 2023.

The league leaders also have the bowling corps required to ensure their run chase is achievable, should they bat second.

RR vs LSG best bet

  • Pick: Batsman runs (Shimron Hetmyer) - Over 17.5
  • Odds: 1.87 (Dafabet)

Fresh off a half-century, Shimron Hetmyer is primed for another big performance with the bat.

The Guyanese star has scored more than this run total (17.5) in every game this season, and he only looks to be improving.

The main concern is that he is typically sixth in the batting order, but when at the crease, he generally delivers.

RR vs LSG outside bet

  • Pick: Any player to score 100
  • Odds: 9.40 (Dafabet)

Centuries in T20 cricket are rare, but this IPL season has already seen the feat achieved twice.

So in a hyped top-of-the-table clash, could we see someone stand up and go for a big total?

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