Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 25 Jan 2026

NBL Betting Preview: Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United

Perth Wildcats host Melbourne United, with tip-off set for 01:30 on Sunday 25 January.

Our betting prediction is that Perth are going to cover the -3.5 on the spread. You can get -108 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against Melbourne.

Perth Wildcats won their last game 106-69. This was a home triumph against Cairns Taipans.

Melbourne United won their previous game, beating Brisbane Bullets at home. It was a 98-66 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Perth and Melbourne saw the former win. It was a 96-84 scoreline. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Melbourne wins.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
4  Perth Wildcats	21	12	2996	2840	156	10-7	11-5	1W
5  Melbourne United	20	13	3041	2905	136	11-6	9-7	1W

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Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re bullish about Perth on the spread at -3.5. The market leaders should be able to win this NBL matchup by a comfortable margin and you can get -108.

We study the NBL form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making basketball predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Perth vs Melbourne league stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Perth in 5 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Perth in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Perth in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Wildcats -3.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Perth -3.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Perth Wildcats 91 - 83 Melbourne United

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Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Perth Wildcats as -161 favorites for this NBL game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. Melbourne United are the underdogs at +130 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 180.5 right now. There are lots of popular ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 180.5 can find odds of -108 available.

The leading basketball betting sites offer a full range of game lines and team props for every NBL contest, giving you multiple ways to get involved. Take your time to explore the options and place your bet wisely.

Moneyline

Perth

-161

Melbourne

+130

Point Spread

Perth -3.5

-106

Melbourne +3.5

-116

Total Points

Under 180.5

-108

Over 180.5

-115

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Perth Wildcats Stats

Melbourne United Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 176.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 179.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 180.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 180.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.80 pts and allowed 84.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.90 pts and allowed 88.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 176.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 186.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 180.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 180.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.10 pts and allowed 87.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 92.00 pts and allowed 94.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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

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