South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

NBL Betting Preview: South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United

South East Melbourne Phoenix host Melbourne United, with tip-off set for 04:00 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert NBL predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

South East Melbourne look easy to back at -110 considering they’ve been given a spread of +2.5. This looks a very good number when squaring off against Melbourne.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Tasmania JackJumpers were beaten 103-102.

Melbourne United were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Illawarra Hawks claimed a 107-93 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen Melbourne beat South East Melbourne in their last two encounters. Both victories came at home by 103-93 and 103-83 scorelines. Melbourne have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
3  SEM Phoenix	20	9	2911	2665	246	10-4	10-5	1W
4  Melbourne United	18	11	2690	2542	148	10-4	8-7	1L

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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NBL showdown. That makes South East Melbourne at +2.5 the best bet and odds of -110 are available.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. Our NBL experts also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key South East Melbourne vs Melbourne league stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by SEM Phoenix in 8 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by SEM Phoenix in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by SEM Phoenix in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 3 consecutive games.

Phoenix +2.5 Probability

The best basketball betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

SEM Phoenix +2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

SEM Phoenix 93 - 90 Melbourne United

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 93-90 win for SEM Phoenix. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix 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.

South East Melbourne Phoenix are on offer at +110 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Melbourne United available at -135. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBL game is 57%.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 189.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 189.5, there are odds of -111.

Before placing your NBL bets, make sure to think through every possible outcome. With the best betting sites offering an extensive range of game lines and team props, it’s all about picking the market that fits your prediction for the contest.

Moneyline

SEM Phoenix

+110

Melbourne

-135

Point Spread

SEM Phoenix +2.5

-115

Melbourne -2.5

-108

Total Points

Under 189.5

-111

Over 189.5

-111

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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SEM Phoenix Stats

Melbourne United Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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 8 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

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

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 192.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 187.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 187.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 187.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 100.90 pts and allowed 91.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 100.50 pts and allowed 87.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 183.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 185.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 187.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 187.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 94.20 pts and allowed 89.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 94.50 pts and allowed 90.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Adelaide 36ers	21	8	2690	2539	151	11-5	10-3	1L
2  Sydney Kings	20	9	2823	2536	287	12-4	8-5	7W
3  SEM Phoenix	20	9	2911	2665	246	10-4	10-5	1W
4  Melbourne United	18	11	2690	2542	148	10-4	8-7	1L
5  Perth Wildcats	18	11	2634	2505	129	7-7	11-4	2W
6  JackJumpers	13	17	2585	2591	-6	5-9	8-8	1W
7  NZ Breakers	11	18	2629	2673	-44	5-8	6-10	1L
8  Illawarra Hawks	10	18	2582	2719	-137	6-8	4-10	2L
9  Cairns Taipans	8	21	2420	2820	-400	4-12	4-9	1L
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	23	2416	2790	-374	2-12	4-11	9L

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