South East Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats: what the numbers say
South East Melbourne Phoenix meet Perth Wildcats, Sunday 5:00pm (NBL). Perth Wildcats have won 11 of the 19 meetings with South East Melbourne Phoenix since 2022.
The big picture
South East Melbourne Phoenix come in 10th on the ladder; Perth Wildcats are 6th. Perth Wildcats are the side higher up the table.
South East Melbourne Phoenix are 7–8 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 97.9 points for and 94.9 against.
Perth Wildcats are 6–7 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 93 points for and 96 against.
Form
South East Melbourne Phoenix have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 89–98.
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 19 times on our records since 2022: South East Melbourne Phoenix 8, Perth Wildcats 11.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Perth Wildcats won 92–88.
Biggest margin between these two: South East Melbourne Phoenix by 24 points in 2024-25 (100–76).
Players to watch
For South East Melbourne Phoenix, watch Angus Glover (13.4 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nathan Sobey (13.3 points a game, 39 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).
The deeper numbers
South East Melbourne Phoenix are NBL's best second-quarter side in 2026-27: +4.8 points a game in second quarters.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
