Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL Round 19 Tips and Predictions
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- Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL Round 19 Tips
- South East Melbourne Phoenix slightly favored over Perth Wildcats.
- Key players: Ian Clark (23.3 PPG), Wes Iwundu, Dylan Windler.
- Phoenix have strong perimeter offence
Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL Round 19 Tips (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL Tips and Predictions Round 19
South East Melbourne Phoenix can take another major step toward the NBL26 minor premiership when they travel west to face the Perth Wildcats on Wednesday night at RAC Arena.
- Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL Tips and Predictions Round 19
- Match Details Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
- Best Betting Tips Wildcats vs Phoenix
- South East Melbourne Phoenix to Win and Cover
- Ian Clark 15+ Points
- Wes Iwundu 15+ Points
- Dylan Windler 3+ Three-Pointers
- Key Matchup to Watch
- Phoenix Perimeter Offence vs Wildcats Three-Point Defence
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30pm AEDT, with the Phoenix slight favourites in what shapes as one of the marquee matchups of Round 19.
Both teams enter the contest in strong form, having lost just once in January, and both are capable of lighting up the scoreboard. The difference may come down to perimeter efficiency, where South East Melbourne hold a decisive edge.
Match Details Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
Competition: NBL26 Round 19
Match: Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
Date: Wednesday
Tip-off: 9:30 PM AEDT
Venue: RAC Arena
Best Betting Tips Wildcats vs Phoenix
South East Melbourne Phoenix to Win and Cover
This is a genuine toss-up on paper, but the Phoenix profile slightly better in this matchup. South East Melbourne have won three straight away games, while Perth are just 6–7 at home this season. SEM’s ability to score efficiently from deep gives them the edge against a Wildcats side that defends the three poorly.
With Adelaide still in sight at the top of the ladder, expect the Phoenix to bring full intensity.
Ian Clark 15+ Points
Ian Clark has settled perfectly into Josh King’s system and is now a key offensive weapon. He is averaging 23.3 points across his last three games, despite playing just over 23 minutes per contest.
Against a Perth defence that can struggle containing dynamic guards, Clark should again find space to score.
Wes Iwundu 15+ Points
Wes Iwundu’s offensive role has expanded significantly in recent weeks. He is averaging 21 points across his last four games and dropped a career-high 27 points against Perth in their most recent meeting.
Iwundu’s ability to attack mismatches and finish at the rim makes him a strong prop target again here.
Dylan Windler 3+ Three-Pointers
South East Melbourne are elite offensively from deep but remain one of the weakest teams defensively against the three. That opens the door for Perth sharpshooter Dylan Windler, who has averaged three made threes per game across three meetings with SEM this season.
Expect Windler to get clean looks if Perth are to keep pace.
Key Matchup to Watch
Phoenix Perimeter Offence vs Wildcats Three-Point Defence
South East Melbourne rank near the top of the NBL in three-point makes and attempts, while Perth sit among the weaker teams defending the perimeter. If SEM find rhythm early from deep, the Wildcats will be forced into chasing mode — a scenario that strongly favours the visitors.
Verdict
This should be one of the highest-quality games of Round 19, but South East Melbourne’s perimeter scoring depth gives them the edge.
Best Bets
South East Melbourne Phoenix to win and cover
Ian Clark 15+ points
Wes Iwundu 15+ points
Dylan Windler 3+ three-pointers
Best Bets
South East Melbourne Phoenix to win and cover
Ian Clark 15+ points
Wes Iwundu 15+ points
Dylan Windler 3+ three-pointers
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