Adelaide 36ers
Basketball Australia - NBL Thu 16 Oct 04:30
South East Melbourne Phoenix
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NBL Betting Preview: Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

Adelaide 36ers host South East Melbourne Phoenix in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 04:30 on Thursday 16 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Sixers to Overpower Phoenix

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Adelaide at -5.5. We can get odds of -105 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome South East Melbourne.

Phoenix Overcame Sixers in Previous Clash

Adelaide 36ers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 103-79 at home to Sydney Kings.

South East Melbourne Phoenix got the win in their previous game. A 87-81 triumph occurred on the road when playing New Zealand Breakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South East Melbourne beat Adelaide in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 85-75 scoreline. South East Melbourne have three straight victories against Adelaide. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Adelaide 36ers 23 10 3042 2890 152 12-5 11-5 1L
SEM Phoenix 22 11 3324 3061 263 11-5 11-6 1L
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Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Adelaide against the spread. You can land -105 that the market leaders are able to cover the -5.5 line and they are more than capable in this NBL matchup.

The NBL experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Adelaide vs South East Melbourne league stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Adelaide in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Adelaide in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by SEM Phoenix in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by SEM Phoenix in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Sixers -5.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Adelaide -5.5
Totals Over 184.5
Result & BTTS 60 Adelaide / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Adelaide 36ers Adelaide 36ers logo 100 - 92 SEM Phoenix logo SEM Phoenix

There’s the chance to land fantastic odds when it comes to Adelaide 36ers winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 100-92 triumph in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sixers Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

With the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability of winning this NBL game, Adelaide 36ers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -250 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back South East Melbourne Phoenix, you will find +195 about the underdogs.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 187.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 187.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

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Team Stats

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Adelaide 36ers logo Adelaide 36ers Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Sydney Kings 24 9 3276 2879 397 13-4 11-5 11W
Adelaide 36ers 23 10 3042 2890 152 12-5 11-5 1L
SEM Phoenix 22 11 3324 3061 263 11-5 11-6 1L
Perth Wildcats 21 12 2996 2840 156 10-7 11-5 1W
Melbourne United 20 13 3041 2905 136 11-6 9-7 1W
JackJumpers 14 19 2873 2884 -11 6-10 8-9 2L
NZ Breakers 13 20 3022 3058 -36 7-9 6-11 1W
Illawarra Hawks 13 20 3074 3205 -131 7-9 6-11 2W
Cairns Taipans 9 24 2754 3194 -440 4-13 5-11 2L
10  Brisbane Bullets 6 27 2710 3196 -486 2-14 4-13 13L