Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In an exciting Australian NBL match-up, the Adelaide 36ers will face off against the South East Melbourne Phoenix on January 17, 2026. The 36ers have been in impressive form recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, while the Phoenix have also shown promise with 3 victories in their last 5 games.

The home advantage will certainly play a role in this match, with bookmakers favoring the Adelaide 36ers at odds of 1.66, compared to the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 2.25. Our model prediction gives the 36ers a 57.5% chance of securing a win, while the Phoenix have a 42.5% probability of coming out on top.

Both teams possess strength in their tactical gameplay, with the 36ers relying on their solid defense and offensive efficiency, while the Phoenix showcase strong offensive skills and rebounding abilities. With these factors in mind, this match is set to be a closely contested battle with both teams having an equal chance of clinching the win. Be sure to tune in to witness what promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter on the court.

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Adelaide 55.9%

South East Melbourne 44.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 95:92

Outrights of Australian NBL South East Melbourne: 17.56%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.65		2.12
	1.65		2.05	Watch and Bet
	1.67		2.05
	1.66		2.03
	1.66		2.25

Latest Results

09.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – Tasmania JackJumpers – 72:80 04.01.26 Brisbane Bullets – Adelaide 36ers – 86:97 02.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – Sydney Kings – 85:79 27.12.25 Adelaide 36ers – Perth Wildcats – 95:84 24.12.25 Adelaide 36ers – Cairns Taipans – 93:73

10.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Perth Wildcats – 97:107 08.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Illawarra Hawks – 124:113 OT 05.01.26 Sydney Kings – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 117:124 31.12.25 Cairns Taipans – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 96:111 29.12.25 Tasmania JackJumpers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 87:84

Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Adelaide won 2.

Adelaide is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

South East Melbourne‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Adelaide may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Adelaide has had a series of home games.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Adelaide won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1782:1792. (average 89.1:89.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Adelaide won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 782:778. (average 86.9:86.4).

Latest Head To Head

22.11.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Adelaide 36ers – 81:94 16.10.25 Adelaide 36ers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 88:71 15.02.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Adelaide 36ers – 85:75 02.02.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Adelaide 36ers – 105:99 21.12.24 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Adelaide 36ers – 106:86

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Adelaide	24	19	5	2204:2044	0.792
2	South East Melbourne	24	16	8	2372:2191	0.667
3	Sydney	24	15	9	2289:2065	0.625
4	Melbourne United	25	15	10	2344:2229	0.600
5	Perth	24	14	10	2156:2083	0.583
6	Tasmania JackJumpers	25	12	13	2139:2121	0.480
7	New Zealand Breakers	24	9	15	2113:2166	0.375
8	Illawarra Hawks	23	8	15	2078:2233	0.348
9	Cairns Taipans	24	7	17	1986:2293	0.292
10	Brisbane Bullets	25	6	19	2121:2377	0.240

Australian NBL Outrights

1. Adelaide 36ers: 2.4 (35.12%)

2. Sydney Kings: 4 (21.07%)

3. South East Melbourne: 4.8 (17.56%)

4. Melbourne United: 8.5 (9.92%)

5. Perth Wildcats: 13 (6.48%)

6. Tasmania JackJumpers: 13 (6.48%)

7. New Zealand Breakers: 100 (0.84%)

8. Brisbane Bullets: 100 (0.84%)

9. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.84%)

10. Illawarra Hawks: 100 (0.84%)

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