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Kings and Wildcats battle for early dominance in the semi's
Tournament: National Basketball League (AUS) | Venue: Qudos Bank Arena | Tip Off: 14:00:00
Live Streaming: NBL League Pass
Sydney Kings to win and cover the spread (-7.5)
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.30 | 3.60 |
In their last league game Sydney Kings defeated the Brisbane Bullets 77-117, extending their unbeaten run to 11 matches. In the last 10 matches the Kings have dominated in the early going leading at half time in nine matches and they are averaging 105 points per game in the last 10 matches offensively.
The Kings are an offensive powerhouse, leading the NBL with a prolific 99.3 PPG. Their success is built on elite efficiency, shooting 48.6% from the field and a sharp 35.4% from deep. What truly sets Sydney apart is their disciplined ball security; they average a league-low 8.8 turnovers, resulting in a stellar 2.4 assist-to-turnover ratio.
By combining high-volume scoring with precise playmaking (21.2 assists per game), the Kings force opponents into high-scoring shootouts that few teams can match.
After finishing the regular season at 4th place, the Wildcats had to go through the Melbourne United in the play-in tournament, where they dominated with a solid 95-77 win. Jo Lual Acual Jr was the top scorer with 28 points, while Kristian Doolittle (24 points) and Dylan Windler (18 points) are the other two players to score in double digits.
The Wildcats play a more deliberate, grind-it-out style, focusing on physical interior play and defense. While they score less than Sydney at 91.0 PPG, they excel at getting to the charity stripe, leading this matchup with 23.9 free throw attempts per game.
Perth is slightly stronger on the offensive glass (10.5 RPG), providing vital second-chance looks. Defensively, they are nearly identical to the Kings in points allowed (86.5) and opponent field goal percentage, but their higher turnover rate (11.0) often prevents them from finding the offensive rhythm needed to outpace elite shooting teams.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kendric Davis |
| SG | Makuach Maluach |
| SF | Torrey Craig |
| PF | Xavier Cooks |
| C | Tim Soares |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ben Hanshall |
| SG | Dylan Windler |
| SF | Elijah Pepper |
| PF | Kristian Doolittle |
| C | Jo Lual Acuil Jr |
Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats battle out in the first round semi final clash on Wednesday, 11th March in the NBL 2025-2026 playoffs. The venue for this fixture is Qudos Bank Arena and the scheduled start time is 2:00 PM IST.
Perth Wildcats dominated in the play-in round against the Melbourne United to earn a spot in the semi's, while the Kings dominated the league stages topping the table with a 24-9 win/loss record.
Head to Head Record: Perth Wildcats and the Sydney Kings met thrice in the regular season, where the Kings dominated in all the matches scoring over 100 points on two occasions and restricting the Wildcats to under 85 points in the last two matches.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendric Davis | 24.4 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 1.1/0 |
| Jo Lual-Acuil Jr | 17.1 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.7/1.6 |
The odds are heavily in favour of the home team Sydney Kings, who have dominated against the Perth Wildcats with a 3-0 record and are currently on a 11 match winning streak. We back the Sydney Kings to extend their unbeaten run and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sydney Kings to win and cover the spread (-7.5)
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