South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats predictions, Jan 10, 2026

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In an exciting Australian NBL matchup, the South East Melbourne Phoenix are set to take on the Perth Wildcats at home on January 10, 2026. The Phoenix have been in fine form recently, winning four of their last five matches and showcasing their ability to compete at a high level. On the other hand, the Perth Wildcats have also been performing well, with three wins in their last five games.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the South East Melbourne Phoenix are slight favorites with odds of 1.48, while the Perth Wildcats have odds of 2.37 for an away win. Our model predicts a 56.3% chance of a home win, leaving a 43.7% probability for the visitors to come out on top.

Both teams have shown strength in different areas of their game, making this matchup difficult to predict. It will be interesting to see how the tactical strengths of each team will play out on the court. While the odds may slightly favor the Phoenix, this game could truly go either way. Fans can expect a competitive and thrilling showdown between these two talented teams.

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South East Melbourne 62.8%

Perth 37.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 96:91

Outrights of Australian NBL South East Melbourne: 11.3%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.46		2.47	Watch and Bet
	1.47		2.5
	1.48		2.37
	1.5		2.65

Latest Results

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 20.12.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Brisbane Bullets – 107:78

03.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Perth Wildcats – 91:99 01.01.26 Brisbane Bullets – Perth Wildcats – 75:95 27.12.25 Adelaide 36ers – Perth Wildcats – 95:84 20.12.25 Tasmania JackJumpers – Perth Wildcats – 85:94 18.12.25 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 76:77

Facts

Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 2.

South East Melbourne is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Perth has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

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

Recently, Perth has had a series of away games.

South East Melbourne could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 1861:1890. (average 93.1:94.5).

Including home matches between the teams, South East Melbourne won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 867:816. (average 96.3:90.7).

Latest Head To Head

18.12.25 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 76:77 01.11.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Perth Wildcats – 94:89 11.02.25 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 122:105 31.01.25 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 100:99 15.11.24 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 97:84

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Adelaide	23	19	4	2132:1964	0.826
2	South East Melbourne	23	16	7	2275:2084	0.696
3	Melbourne United	24	15	9	2250:2132	0.625
4	Sydney	22	13	9	2089:1909	0.591
5	Perth	23	13	10	2049:1986	0.565
6	Tasmania JackJumpers	24	11	13	2059:2049	0.458
7	New Zealand Breakers	22	8	14	1950:1967	0.364
8	Illawarra Hawks	22	8	14	1982:2132	0.364
9	Cairns Taipans	23	6	17	1898:2210	0.261
10	Brisbane Bullets	24	6	18	2038:2289	0.250

Australian NBL Outrights

1. Adelaide 36ers: 2.4 (33.17%)

2. Melbourne United: 2.63 (30.22%)

3. South East Melbourne: 7.03 (11.3%)

4. Sydney Kings: 9.33 (8.52%)

5. Perth Wildcats: 11.16 (7.12%)

6. Illawarra Hawks: 18.5 (4.3%)

7. New Zealand Breakers: 32 (2.48%)

8. Tasmania JackJumpers: 65 (1.22%)

9. Brisbane Bullets: 90 (0.88%)

10. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.79%)

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