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Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL Round 19 Tips and Predictions

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Last updated: 26 Jan 2026

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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

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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

Perth Wildcats v South East Melbourne Phoenix

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

S.E Melbourne -1.5

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