Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne Phoenix: what the numbers say
Adelaide 36ers meet South East Melbourne Phoenix, Wednesday 7:30pm (NBL). South East Melbourne Phoenix have won 11 of the 20 meetings with Adelaide 36ers since 2022.
The big picture
Adelaide 36ers come in 5th on the ladder; South East Melbourne Phoenix are 8th. Adelaide 36ers have the higher position to protect.
Adelaide 36ers are 7–7 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 94.1 points for and 92.5 against.
South East Melbourne Phoenix are 7–8 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 97.9 points for and 94.9 against.
Form
Adelaide 36ers have won three of their last five and most recently beat Illawarra Hawks 106–78.
South East Melbourne Phoenix have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 89–98.
Head to head
These sides have met 20 times on our records since 2022: Adelaide 36ers 9, South East Melbourne Phoenix 11.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), South East Melbourne Phoenix won 108–94.
Biggest margin between these two: South East Melbourne Phoenix by 52 points in 2024-25 (101–49).
Players to watch
For Adelaide 36ers, watch Bryce Cotton (26.4 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nick Rakocevic (17.6 points a game, 156 rebounds in 2026-27).
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).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Adelaide 36ers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
