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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction
South East Melbourne Phoenix
Perth Wildcats
Will Perth counter South East Melbourne in a crucial league encounter?
- The SEM Phoenix are averaging 89 points, 42 rebounds and 19.4 assists per game.
- The Wildcats are shooting 44.6% from the floor and 31.8% from the 3-point range this season.
- South East Melbourne hold a 2-0 advantage against Perth in the ongoing season.
Tournament: National Basketball League (AUS) | Venue: John Cain Arena, Melbourne | Tip Off: 14:30:00
Live Streaming: AI Score App
The SEM Phoenix to win and cover the spread (-4.5).
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.45 | 1.53 |
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South East Melbourne Phoenix
SEM Phoenix head into the contest with a 124-113 victory against the Illawarra Hawks. South East Melbourne dropped only one game out of the last seven. They improved to 16-7 in the regular season and 8-3 at home. Victory against the defending champions will boost their morale. They outscored the Hawks 18-7 in the overtime.
Nathan Sobey was the leading scorer for Phoenix with 37 points and 6 rebounds. Angus Glover contributed 22 points off the bench. DJ Mitchell went for 16 points and Owen Foxwell went for 15 points, including 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Jordan Hunter dropped 11 points and five rebounds.
The Phoenix shot 51% from the floor and 35% from the three-point line. Peterson hit a two-pointer to force the overtime for Illawarra but Melbourne dropped their best shooting version in overtime. They scored 15 points in a row to open the extra-time. They are already on a three-game winning streak at home so they would look to extend the run.
Perth Wildcats
Perth Wildcats made a glorious start to the new year with picking two consecutive victories in the NBL 2025/26. The Wildcats overcame the Breakers 99-91 on Monday to extend their road streak to two matches. With this win, Perth improved to 13-10 in the National Basketball League regular season. The Wildcats will conclude their five-game road trip against the SEM Phoenix on Saturday.
Kristian Doolittle led the scoring with 21 points, while Jo Lual Acuil Jr contributed 20 points and 6 rebounds. Dylan Windler recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Elijah Pepper and Jardon Rillie contributed 13 points each. David Okwera chipped in with 11 points off the bench.
The Wildcats built an early advantage and stretched the lead to double digits. Perth shot 56% from the floor and 48% from the three-point line. They also edged out the Breakers 29-27 in the rebounding battle. Defensively, they recorded three steals and two blocks.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | O. Foxwell |
| SG | N. Sobey |
| SF | W. Iwundu |
| PF | J. Brown |
| C | J. Hunter |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | E. Pepper |
| SG | D. Duke |
| SF | D. Windler |
| PF | K. Doolittle |
| C | J. Acuil |
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats Match Prediction & Analysis
The Perth Wildcats will make a trip to Melbourne for the regular-season clash against the SEM Phoenix. Perth head into this contest on the back of a two-game winning streak, while the Phoenix, currently sitting in top-two, look to continue the winning run.
Current Standings: The Perth Wildcats currently stand at the 5th place in the National Basketball League with a 13-10 record, while the Phoenix are at the 2nd place with a 15-7 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Perth Wildcats won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the SEM Phoenix, scoring 102 points per game and allowing 101.4 points per game. The average total match points in the last 5 matches between Perth and Phoenix is 203.4.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Sobey | 21.0 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 1.8/0.3 |
| Jo Acuil | 17.0 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 0.7'1.7 |
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX vs PERTH WILDCATS
Winning Prediction
The SEM Phoenix enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering superior ball-movement and a strong defense quality. We are backing the Phoenix to win the regular-season series and win this contest.
The SEM Phoenix to win and cover the spread (-4.5).
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