The big picture

Perth Wildcats come in 7th on the ladder; Tasmania JackJumpers are 2nd. Tasmania JackJumpers are the side higher up the table.

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

Tasmania JackJumpers are 8–5–1 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 93.6 points for and 92.2 against.

Form

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

Tasmania JackJumpers have won four of their last five and most recently beat New Zealand Breakers 79–77.

Perth Wildcats have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 16 times on our records since 2022: Perth Wildcats 8, Tasmania JackJumpers 8.

Last time out (2025-26, Round 1), Perth Wildcats won 94–85.

Perth Wildcats have won the last three against Tasmania JackJumpers.

Biggest margin between these two: Perth Wildcats by 32 points in 2024-25 (105–73).

Players to watch

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).

For Tasmania JackJumpers, watch Taran Armstrong (19.4 points a game, 56 rebounds in 2026-27) and David Johnson (16.4 points a game, 30 rebounds in 2026-27).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Tasmania JackJumpers go in as clear favourites.