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On February 7, 2026, basketball fans can expect an exciting clash between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers at Melbourne’s home arena. Recent form favors Melbourne United, who have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a solid tactical approach that combines strong offensive plays with disciplined defense. Their ability to execute plays effectively, especially in clutch situations, will be a critical factor in this matchup.
The Adelaide 36ers, on the other hand, have experienced a mixed bag lately, winning 2 of their last 5 contests. While they possess explosive scoring potential, inconsistencies in their defensive strategy have hindered their performance. For Adelaide to be competitive, they will need to tighten their defense and capitalize on fast breaks.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.71 for a home win for Melbourne and 1.96 for an away victory for Adelaide, reflecting the close nature of this encounter. Our probability model slightly favors a Melbourne win at 51.3%, while an Adelaide win stands at 48.7%. With both teams capable of influencing the outcome, this match promises to be a closely contested battle, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
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| Melbourne 53.8% |
Adelaide 46.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 93:91
Outrights of Australian NBL Melbourne United: 8.34%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.7 | 1.98 | Watch and Bet |
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1.73 | 2 | ||
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1.71 | 1.96 | ||
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1.76 | 2.1 |
Latest Results
| 30.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Melbourne United – 97:95 25.01.26 Perth Wildcats – Melbourne United – 73:74 21.01.26 Melbourne United – Brisbane Bullets – 98:66 17.01.26 Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers – 79:77 11.01.26 Sydney Kings – Melbourne United – 97:94 |
05.02.26 Illawarra Hawks – Adelaide 36ers – 100:99 31.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 77:97 28.01.26 Brisbane Bullets – Adelaide 36ers – 74:107 24.01.26 Sydney Kings – Adelaide 36ers – 106:101 23.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Adelaide 36ers – 110:112 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.12.25 Adelaide 36ers – Melbourne United – 114:105 OT 25.10.25 Melbourne United – Adelaide 36ers – 81:80 04.01.25 Adelaide 36ers – Melbourne United – 100:81 16.11.24 Melbourne United – Adelaide 36ers – 113:93 13.10.24 Melbourne United – Adelaide 36ers – 106:79 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | South East Melbourne | 30 | 21 | 9 | 3025:2748 | 0.700 |
| 2 | Adelaide | 30 | 21 | 9 | 2789:2639 | 0.700 |
| 3 | Sydney | 29 | 20 | 9 | 2823:2536 | 0.690 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 29 | 18 | 11 | 2690:2542 | 0.621 |
| 5 | Perth | 29 | 18 | 11 | 2634:2505 | 0.621 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 30 | 13 | 17 | 2585:2591 | 0.433 |
| 7 | Illawarra Hawks | 29 | 11 | 18 | 2682:2818 | 0.379 |
| 8 | New Zealand Breakers | 30 | 11 | 19 | 2712:2787 | 0.367 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 29 | 8 | 21 | 2420:2820 | 0.276 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 29 | 6 | 23 | 2416:2790 | 0.207 |
Australian NBL Outrights
1. Sydney Kings: 2.48 (31.36%)
2. South East Melbourne: 3.04 (25.6%)
3. Adelaide 36ers: 3.32 (23.41%)
4. Melbourne United: 9.33 (8.34%)
5. Perth Wildcats: 11.16 (6.97%)
6. Tasmania JackJumpers: 65 (1.2%)
7. New Zealand Breakers: 100 (0.78%)
8. Brisbane Bullets: 100 (0.78%)
9. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.78%)
10. Illawarra Hawks: 100 (0.78%)
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