Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction
Brisbane Bullets
Perth Wildcats
Will Brisbane end their losing streak on New Year?
- Perth Wildcats are averaging 88.3 points and shooting 44.1% from the floor this season.
- Brisbane Bullets have allowed 95.3 points and committed 14.5 turnovers this season.
- In the last ten meetings, Perth and Brisbane both have five victories each.
Perth Wildcats to win and cover the spread (-7.5).
| Tournament: | National Basketball League (AUS) |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Brisbane Entertainment Center, Brisbane |
| Tip Off: | 14:00:00 |
Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.60 | 1.22 |
Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats Match Prediction & Analysis
Brisbane Bullets will start a two-game homestand with a New Year clash against the Perth Wildcats. The Bullets head into this contest on the back of a two-game losing streak, while Perth, currently on an inconsistent run, look to improve their away record.
Current Standings: The Brisbane Bullets currently stand at the 13th spot in the National Basketball League with a 6-16 record, while the Wildcats are at the fifth with a 11-10 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Perth Wildcats won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the Brisbane Bullets, scoring 98.4 points per game and allowing 92 points per game. The average total match points in the last 5 matches between Perth and Brisbane is 190.4.
Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrell Harrison | 15.9 | 9.7 | 1.8 | 1.0/1.5 |
| Jo Acuil | 16.8 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.7/1.8 |
Teams Preview
Brisbane Bullets Preview
Brisbane Bullets resume their NBL campaign on New Year with a two-game homestand. The Bullets are coming off a 70-95 loss to the Sydney Kings. It was their second successive defeat in the league and with this loss, they fell to 6-16 in the regular season. The Bullets have gone 2-8 at home and they would expect a turn around against the Wildcats.
In the previous game, Sam McDaniel led the scoring with 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Mitchell Norton added 15 points and 6 rebounds. Tyrell Harrison and Tohi Smith-Milner chipped in with 12 points each. Harrison also contributed 7 rebounds. The Bullets shot 36% from the floor and 30% from the three-point line.
Brisbane lost the rebounding battle 35-41 and defensively, recorded seven steals and 4 blocks. Sydney had complete control on the game with the highest lead of 32 points. It was also Brisbane's fifth consecutive loss against Sydney in NBL, winning the last tie in Jan. 2024.
Perth Wildcats Preview
The Perth Wildcats are also coming off a loss as they lost to league leaders, Perth 84-95. The Wildcats have struggled for consistency this season. Perth went 11-10 in the regular season and dropped four out of the last six games. The Wildcats are on a four-game road trip.
Four starters recorded in double figures on Sunday with Kristian Doolittle being leading scorer with 18 points and six rebounds. Elijah Pepper went for 12 points and Jo Lual Acuil Jr added 11. Dylan Windler chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats shot 43.7% from the floor and just 18.5% from the 3-point line. Defensively, they recorded 9 steals and three blocks. They were outscored in the rebounding battle 33-43. Perth had a 49-46 lead at halftime but they were outplayed in the third quarter by 9-29. The Wildcats would look to regain their form in the New Year clash.
Brisbane Bullets vs Perth Wildcats Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | M. Norton |
| SG | J. Freeman-Liberty |
| SF | T. Taylor |
| PF | A. Ducas |
| C | T. Harrison |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | E. Pepper |
| SG | D. Duke |
| SF | D. Windler |
| PF | K. Doolittle |
| C | J. Acuil |
BRISBANE BULLETS vs PERTH WILDCATS
Winning PredictionPerth Wildcats enter this contest as the favourites to win this match due to their consistent record on the road and superior defense. We are backing Adelaide to start the year with a win.
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