Perth Wildcats
Basketball Australia - NBL Thu 18 Dec 05:30
South East Melbourne Phoenix
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NBL Betting Preview: Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

Perth Wildcats host South East Melbourne Phoenix, with tip-off set for 05:30 on Thursday 18 December.

Phoenix to Outscore Wildcats

We’re really confident about South East Melbourne who look capable of landing a win. Our betting prediction is the road team to beat Perth and you can get -103 on the Moneyline which looks like a great way to go.

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7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Wildcats

Perth Wildcats triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Brisbane Bullets were beaten 86-62.

South East Melbourne Phoenix won their previous game, beating New Zealand Breakers at home. It was a 92-80 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South East Melbourne won the most recent encounter between these sides. A 94-89 victory was registered against Perth. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Perth have won seven.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
SEM Phoenix 11 6 1648 1517 131 6-3 5-3 1W
Perth Wildcats 10 8 1601 1563 38 4-5 6-3 1W
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Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips

This Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

South East Melbourne look value on the Moneyline and our pick is that they will get the better of the home team in this NBL game. We’re happy to take the -103 that they win.

The basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the NBL action might play out.

Key Perth vs South East Melbourne league stats:

  • SEM Phoenix have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • SEM Phoenix have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Perth have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Perth have lost their last 2 games at home.

Phoenix Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then SEM Phoenix on the Double Result lines could be a good way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a win.

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Our Game Prediction
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Published 09:54, 17 December 2025

Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline SEM Phoenix
Totals Over 182.5
Result & BTTS 60 SEM Phoenix / Yes

Take a same game parlay that incorporates South East Melbourne on the moneyline followed by Over 182.5. Add in both teams to score 60 points and South East Melbourne to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Perth Wildcats Perth Wildcats logo 92 - 97 SEM Phoenix logo SEM Phoenix

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on SEM Phoenix to record a 97-92 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

You can back Perth Wildcats at -119 to win against South East Melbourne Phoenix, with the latter trading at -103. The sportsbooks give the home team a 54% chance of winning this NBL game.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 182.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 182.5, this outcome can be backed at -111.

The best betting apps offer a wide variety of team props and game lines for most NBL contests, giving you plenty of alternatives to consider. Be sure to explore both pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

You shouldn’t overlook the player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Points, Assists, Steals and Blocks.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NBL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Perth Wildcats logo Perth Wildcats Stats
SEM Phoenix logo SEM Phoenix Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Adelaide 36ers 14 4 1678 1564 114 8-2 6-2 1L
Melbourne United 13 6 1821 1701 120 7-2 6-4 4L
SEM Phoenix 11 6 1648 1517 131 6-3 5-3 1W
Sydney Kings 10 7 1571 1469 102 4-3 6-4 3W
Perth Wildcats 10 8 1601 1563 38 4-5 6-3 1W
JackJumpers 8 10 1541 1550 -9 2-6 6-4 2W
NZ Breakers 7 11 1598 1590 8 4-5 3-6 1L
Illawarra Hawks 6 10 1444 1551 -107 4-5 2-5 1W
Brisbane Bullets 5 13 1543 1718 -175 1-7 4-6 6L
10  Cairns Taipans 4 13 1382 1604 -222 1-9 3-4 1L