South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats Tips & Preview - Phoenix to rise above the Wildcats in the NBL

By Ben Darvill

06 Feb 2023

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Ben Darvill 06 Feb 2023

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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats predictions for Thursday's NBL clash
The game will be played at the John Cain Arena (18:30 AEST)
Which side will secure a huge win?
Preview, tips and stats

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NBL Tips & Predictions For South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats

SEM Phoenix fell to a hugely disappointing 111-106 defeat at the hands of Sydney in the last round.

NBL Tips & Predictions For South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats
Head to Head
SEM Phoenix Form
Perth Wildcats Form
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats FAQs

The Perth Wildcats bested Sydney in a 96-84 win at the weekend as they squeezed into the next round of the competition.

SEM Phoenix have won three of their last four (L1) (NBL)
Phoenix have won their last two home games in a row (NBL)
Wildcats have one win in their last three (L2) (NBL)
The away side have lost their last four games on the road (NBL)

Head to Head

The sides have met three times this season, with Perth winning once when they hosted the clash in November. In the other two matches, the Phoenix edged past their opponents 91-90 in October, while they hammered Perth 112-91 when they hosted the clash in January.

SEM Phoenix Form

The Phoenix did not play a match in their last round, with their last game seeing them fall to a 111-106 defeat at the hands of Sydney. This loss saw their run of three wins in a row brought to an end as the playoffs loom.

Fortunately for the Phoenix, they have won their last two games in a row at home, hammering Perth 111-91 and beating the Cairns Taipans 85-80.

The home side will lean on their strong form against the Wildcats this season, with the Phoenix boasting a 2-1 record this campaign, with a place in the next round within their grasp.

Perth Wildcats Form

The Wildcats were able to secure a much-needed win in their last round as they defeated Sydney 96-84. This triumph saw them end a run of two defeats in a row to the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Cairns Taipans.

On the road, the Wildcats have struggled. They have lost their last four games in a row when on the road, and this is the worst time to be searching for form.

The bookies make the Wildcats the underdogs in this one, and it is not difficult to see why considering they lost 13 of their 28 league games.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats FAQs

What time will South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats start?

The match will start at 18:30 AEST on Thursday, February 9.

Verdict

SE Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats

I am backing the Phoenix to secure the win in what should be a tricky encounter. I am not backing a huge win though, with matches like this tending to end in a fairly close battle.

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