<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) is an annual highlight for fans of limited overs cricket.</p> <p>The IPL is currently not only the most popular T20 competition in the world, but also the most popular cricket competition of any format.</p> <p>The lucrative nature of the competition attracts the biggest names in world cricket to the sub-continent as they battle it out for IPL glory.</p> <p>Naturally this means supporters, spectators and of course punters flock to it in their masses to partake in the action.</p> <p>That’s why here at Sportsbet we are providing weekly expert IPL predictions and betting tips.</p> <p>Bet smarter not harder on the Indian Premier League with our IPL cricket predictions now!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals Prediction&nbsp;</h2> <p><em><strong>Tuesday, April 30th, 12am AEST, Eden Gardens.</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Another run-fest ensues between two batting powerhouses who are both looking to shore up their spot in the playoffs.</p> <p>KKR have made a habit of going large, scoring well beyond 220 runs in their last three games while DC has gone beyond 220 twice in their last three games, but manages to conjure 199 in the game that they didn’t.</p> <p>Can Australian wunderkind Jake Fraser-McGurk continue his sparkling form at the top of the order in place of countryman David Warner, who is likely to miss again with a finger injury for DC, and match the batting power of Sunil Narine and &nbsp; Phil Salt for the Knight Riders?</p> <p>Expect another tough night if you’re a bowler.</p> <p><strong>Prediction: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/indian-premier-league/kolkata-knight-riders-v-delhi-capitals-8197606">Kolkata Knight Riders.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> KKR opening partnership 50+ runs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Prediction&nbsp;</h2> <p><em><strong>Wednesday, May 1st, 12am AEST, Lucknow</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Somehow, after all the bickering, in-fighting, and poor performances so far this season, The Indians are still in with the faintest of chances to make the playoffs despite sitting a lowly 9th on the table.</p> <p>However, they come to Lucknow, a team who despite knocking off in their most recent clash last season, haven’t had a good recent record against the Super Giants, losing three of the last four clashes.</p> <p>The Super Giants, back home, are one of the five sides locked on 10 points and fighting to lock in a playoff spot as the business end of the regular season heats up.</p> <p>Expect it to be on right from the start with pace ace Jasprit Bumrah and South African star keeper-batter Quinton de Kock facing off with the new ball. While Tilak Verma has been causing opposition bowlers plenty of problems down the order, averaging 47.38 from his 10 matches coming in, in the middle order.</p> <p>Plenty riding on this one.</p> <p><strong>Prediction: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/indian-premier-league/lucknow-super-giants-v-mumbai-indians-8197616">Lucknow Super Giants.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Jasprit Bumrah: 2+ wickets.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Prediction&nbsp;</h2> <p><em><strong>Thursday, May 2nd, 12 AM AEST, Chennai</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A brilliant Jonny Bairstow hundred helped keep the flame just flickering on the PJBK’s 2024 IPL season but only just after a surprise win over KKR.</p> <p>Now they come to Dhoni’s house (aka, Chennai) to face the Super Kings who are one of the five teams locked on 10 points and vying to secure their spot in the playoffs.</p> <p>The Super Kings are back on the winner's list after an impressive win over the Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers, snapping a two-game losing streak.</p> <p>With international stars Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, and Ravindra Jadeja partnering with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and up-and-coming star Shivam Dube, CSK are setting themselves up for a big finish to the regular season.</p> <p>This should be a relatively good night for them back in front of their adoring home crowd.</p> <p><strong>Prediction: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/indian-premier-league/chennai-super-kings-v-punjab-kings-8197626">Chennai Super Kings.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Ravindra Jadeja 20 + runs &amp; 1 wicket.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Friday, May 3rd, 12 AM AEST, Hyderabad</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The strong Aussie and international presence at the Sunrisers have powered the franchise to a strong position in the push for the playoffs.</p> <p>Despite dropping their past 2 games, SRH has posted some humongous totals this season, kicked off by Aussie star Travis Head, Indian rising star Abishek Sharma and South African blaster Heinrich Klassen at the top of the order.</p> <p>The Royals have as much, if not more batting firepower of their own with England white-ball captain Jos Buttler combining with the dynamic Indian duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, among several big hitters. All the firepower that has powered the Royals to the top of the standings and well clear of the next-best teams.</p> <p>As has been the theme this IPL, expect the white ball to go flying.</p> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/indian-premier-league/sunrisers-hyderabad-v-rajasthan-royals-8203371">Rajasthan Royals.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> total match runs over 450.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Indian Premier League Odds 2024</h2>