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Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United Preview, Tips & Live Stream - Doolittle to do a lot in NBL win

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Last updated: 21 Jan 2025
Gary Emmerson 21 Jan 2025
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  • Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United expert predictions for Wednesday’s Round 17 NBL matchup
  • Wildcats have won 7 of their last 8 games
  • Key predictions: Perth to cover -2.5 points and exceed 97.5 points
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  • Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United Predictions
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Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United Predictions


Perth can stay in the top two in the NBL with victory over Melbourne United. Back the Wildcats to go over their team total and cover the -2.5 points handicap line.

  • Perth have won 7 of their past 8 games at RAC Arena. 
  • Melbourne rank sixth in the league with an average of 41.2 opposition points in the paint.
  • Perth average 110.4 points per game in their past 10 matches.
  • Melbourne average just 86.8 points per game in offence in their past 5 matches.
  • Kristian Doolittle had 27 points in 24 minutes in his last match. 

Head to Head 


2024/25 Match Results

09/11/24: Melbourne 106 - 97 Perth
04/10/24: Perth 68 - 97 Melbourne

2023/24 Season Series

Melbourne United won 2-1

Perth Wildcats Form


Perth's 110-103 victory over Adelaide United was their fifth in a row and seventh in their past 8 matches, as they become one of or if not the hottest team in the NBL. 

Kristian Doolittle has been working his way playing his third game since returning from injury and stamped his authority on the match and let the rest of the league know that he means business again.

He had a double-double performance with 27 points and 10 rebounds, along with three assists and a steal, in just 24 minutes on the court.

With their star import returning along with the electricity that always flies from Bryce Cotton, who leads the league with an average of 27.68 points per game, the Wildcats are firming in as a legitimate contender for the Championship and are now locked in to second place in the standings. 

Melbourne United Form


Melbourne United were out scored in every quarter in their 117-95 loss to the Illawarra Hawks on Saturday night at the WIN Entertainment Centre. 

United were unable to contain the scoring power of the league’s best offence with Illawarra shooting at 52.9% from the field. 

The concern in the match for Melbourne was allowing 19 offensive rebounds and 25 second chance points for the Hawks and just four second chance points themselves.

United are now 3-2 on their seven-game away run and have slipped out of the top two in the standings, falling all the way down to fourth in the compact table. 

United’s offence has slipped off the pace in what has been a high scoring season. Melbourne are averaging just 86.8 points per game in their past 5 matches.

Verdict

Perth will cement their spot in the top two with another strong offensive performance, scoring over their team total and cover the 2.5 points as the favourites.

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