Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats Tips | NBL26 Round 15

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30pm AEDT, with Perth aiming to secure their second win in Brisbane in just over two weeks. The Bullets continue to search for consistency under new coaching, while Perth look to stabilise a season that has stalled in recent months.

Competition: NBL26 – Round 15

Match: Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats

Date: Thursday, 1 January 2026

Tip-off: 7:30 PM AEDT

Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Perth appear well placed to cover the 6.5-point line and continue their recent dominance in Brisbane. The Wildcats have won three of their last four games in the Queensland capital and dismantled the Bullets by 24 points earlier this season. Brisbane’s defensive balance remains an issue, and coming off a heavy loss to Sydney, this matchup shapes as another difficult assignment. With Perth motivated to start the new year on a positive note, the Wildcats should have enough firepower to pull away.

Kristian Doolittle has re-emerged as the focal point of Perth’s offence and is seeing increased usage as the Wildcats search for consistency. He has averaged 18.5 field goal attempts across his last two games and looks fully fit after recent injury concerns. Against a Brisbane defence that ranks near the bottom of the league in efficiency, Doolittle should find plenty of scoring opportunities, making his points line attractive.

Elijah Pepper has been one of the brighter spots during a rough stretch for Perth, scoring double figures in four consecutive games. With Brisbane struggling to defend the perimeter and often collapsing inside, Pepper should benefit from open looks and secondary scoring opportunities. If Perth’s offence flows through Doolittle, Pepper is well placed to capitalise.