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In an exciting Australian NBL matchup, the Sydney Kings will face off against the South East Melbourne Phoenix on January 5, 2026. Both teams come into this game in solid form, with each winning 4 of their last 5 matches.
The home team, Sydney Kings, will look to capitalize on their recent success and defend their home court advantage. With odds favoring them at 1.55, they will rely on their strong offensive capabilities to outscore their opponents. On the other hand, the South East Melbourne Phoenix, with odds at 2.23, will be a tough competitor, boasting a balanced offensive and defensive game.
Tactical prowess will be key in this matchup, with both teams looking to control the pace of the game and execute their game plan effectively. Our model predicts a close game with the Sydney Kings edging out the South East Melbourne Phoenix with a predicted final score of 93:89. However, in basketball, anything can happen, and both teams have the potential to come out on top. It will be a game worth watching for any basketball fan.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-03T07:52:03+00:00.
| Sydney 59.3% |
South East Melbourne 40.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 92:88
Outrights of Australian NBL South East Melbourne: 11.3%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.55 | 2.33 | ||
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1.56 | 2.22 | Watch and Bet |
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1.57 | 2.25 | ||
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1.55 | 2.23 | ||
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1.6 | 2.4 |
Latest Results
| 02.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – Sydney Kings – 85:79 30.12.25 Sydney Kings – Brisbane Bullets – 95:70 25.12.25 Sydney Kings – Illawarra Hawks – 108:84 21.12.25 Sydney Kings – Cairns Taipans – 119:77 17.12.25 Sydney Kings – Adelaide 36ers – 97:93 OT |
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 18.12.25 Perth Wildcats – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 76:77 13.12.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 92:80 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.10.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Sydney Kings – 112:95 31.08.25 Sydney Kings – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 81:102 22.01.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Sydney Kings – 92:103 02.01.25 Sydney Kings – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 110:101 08.11.24 Sydney Kings – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 74:69 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Adelaide | 22 | 18 | 4 | 2035:1878 | 0.818 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 21 | 14 | 7 | 2027:1854 | 0.667 |
| 3 | Melbourne United | 23 | 15 | 8 | 2158:2039 | 0.652 |
| 4 | Sydney | 21 | 13 | 8 | 1972:1785 | 0.619 |
| 5 | Perth | 22 | 12 | 10 | 1950:1895 | 0.545 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 24 | 11 | 13 | 2059:2049 | 0.458 |
| 7 | New Zealand Breakers | 21 | 8 | 13 | 1859:1868 | 0.381 |
| 8 | Illawarra Hawks | 21 | 8 | 13 | 1869:2008 | 0.381 |
| 9 | Brisbane Bullets | 23 | 6 | 17 | 1952:2192 | 0.261 |
| 10 | Cairns Taipans | 22 | 5 | 17 | 1805:2118 | 0.227 |
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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