New Zealand Breakers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix predictions, Feb 05, 2026

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In an upcoming Australian NBL matchup, the New Zealand Breakers will be facing off against the South East Melbourne Phoenix at home on February 5, 2026.

Recent form suggests that the South East Melbourne Phoenix are in better shape coming into this game, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while the New Zealand Breakers have only managed to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 contests. This could potentially give the Phoenix a psychological edge heading into the matchup.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the South East Melbourne Phoenix are the clear favorites with odds of 1.24, while the New Zealand Breakers have odds of 3.45 as the home team.

Both teams will likely rely on their tactical strengths to gain an advantage in the game. It will be interesting to see how the Breakers’ offense matches up against the Phoenix’s defense and vice versa.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested game between two competitive teams. The outcome is far from guaranteed, so fans can expect a thrilling matchup on the court.

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NZ Breakers 25%

South East Melbourne 75%

Prediction (the most likely score): 93:102

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.65		1.25
	3.86		1.2	Watch and Bet
	3.75		1.22
	3.45		1.24
	3.8		1.27

Latest Results

31.01.26 Tasmania JackJumpers – New Zealand Breakers – 91:89 30.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Melbourne United – 97:95 23.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Adelaide 36ers – 110:112 OT 21.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 123:116 17.01.26 Cairns Taipans – New Zealand Breakers – 86:104

31.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 77:97 28.01.26 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 101:93 24.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Cairns Taipans – 118:91 21.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 123:116 17.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 89:108

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NZ Breakers won 1.

Recent performances by NZ Breakers have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

South East Melbourne is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

NZ Breakers may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, South East Melbourne is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NZ Breakers won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 1754:1839. (average 87.7:92).

Including home matches between the teams, NZ Breakers won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 776:784. (average 86.2:87.1).

Latest Head To Head

21.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 123:116 13.12.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 92:80 11.10.25 New Zealand Breakers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 81:87 29.08.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 101:109 18.01.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 102:89

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Adelaide	29	21	8	2690:2539	0.724
2	Sydney	29	20	9	2823:2536	0.690
3	South East Melbourne	29	20	9	2911:2665	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	New Zealand Breakers	29	11	18	2629:2673	0.379
8	Illawarra Hawks	28	10	18	2582:2719	0.357
9	Cairns Taipans	29	8	21	2420:2820	0.276
10	Brisbane Bullets	29	6	23	2416:2790	0.207

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