The big picture

Sydney Kings come in 1st on the ladder; Perth Wildcats are 7th. Sydney Kings have the higher position to protect.

Sydney Kings are 8–4–1 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96.6 points for and 88.8 against.

Perth Wildcats are 6–7 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 93 points for and 96 against.

Form

Sydney Kings have won four of their last five and most recently beat Tasmania JackJumpers 71–68.

Perth Wildcats have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Bullets 104–109.

Perth Wildcats have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 16 times on our records since 2023: Sydney Kings 10, Perth Wildcats 6.

Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Sydney Kings won 99–91.

Sydney Kings have won the last seven against Perth Wildcats.

Biggest margin between these two: Sydney Kings by 29 points in 2025-26 (108–79).

Players to watch

For Sydney Kings, watch Kendric Davis (21.6 points a game, 41 rebounds in 2026-27) and Torrey Craig (17.4 points a game, 77 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Perth Wildcats, watch Elijah Pepper (15.6 points a game, 33 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dylan Windler (14.7 points a game, 67 rebounds in 2026-27).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Sydney Kings go in as clear favourites.