Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United Tips - NBL27 Round 4
The Adelaide 36ers are favored to defeat Melbourne United in Wednesday night's Ignite Cup match, following both sides’ disappointing Round 3 outings. Adelaide, despite a 2-3 record, have shown more consistency versus Melbourne, who have lost four of their last five games. While both teams faltered offensively in their latest matches, Zylan Cheatham is tipped for a bounce-back performance after recently struggling. With Adelaide’s recent dominance in head-to-head encounters, including three straight wins, expect them to prevail at home if Cheatham delivers needed scoring support.
- Adelaide 36ers are tipped to win at home vs Melbourne United.
- Zylan Cheatham expected to score 15+ points, bouncing back offensively.
- Adelaide has won the last three meetings against Melbourne.
Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United Tips
Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United NBL27 Expert Tips
The Adelaide 36ers are tipped to beat Melbourne United in Wednesday night's Ignite Cup clash at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, with both teams looking to respond after disappointing Round 3 performances.
- Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United NBL27 Expert Tips
- Key Stats
- Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United Head to Head
- Adelaide 36ers Form
- Melbourne United Form
Adelaide are only 2-3, but their overall body of work has been more convincing than Melbourne's. Both teams struggled badly from outside last time out, with Adelaide shooting 6-of-29 from three in an 88-72 loss to New Zealand while the Breakers hit 50% from deep. Melbourne were similarly punished by Cairns, who made 15 threes in a 107-95 upset.
Zylan Cheatham 15+ points is the player prop. Cheatham scored 18 points when these teams met in Round 1 but has been quiet offensively recently, and Adelaide desperately need another scorer to emerge alongside Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic. Coach Trevor Gleeson has specifically called for greater support from Cheatham and the rest of his rotation.
"I think John was down today and Zylan was down today. We haven't got the depth to have our two imports down, we haven't got the bench depth for that," Gleeson said.
Back Adelaide to win at home, with Zylan Cheatham 15+ points tipped to bounce back offensively against Melbourne.
Key Stats
- Adelaide have won their past three games against Melbourne.
- Melbourne have lost four of their past five games.
- Cheatham scored 18 points against Melbourne in Round 1.
- Melbourne are allowing opponents to shoot 38.5% from the field, the best defensive mark in the NBL, but have lost their past two despite that strong overall defensive record.
Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United Head to Head
Melbourne lead the all-time series 81-58, but Adelaide have turned this matchup around recently with three consecutive wins. That includes their 97-95 victory at John Cain Arena in Round 1, when Cotton scored 29 points and Cheatham added 18 points and seven rebounds.
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/09/2026 | MEL | ADE 97-95 | ADE +6.0 | O 187.0 |
| 07/02/2026 | MEL | ADE 87-76 | ADE +2.5 | U 181.0 |
| 12/12/2025 | ADE | ADE 114-105 | ADE -3.0 | O 184.5 |
| 26/10/2025 | MEL | MEL 81-80 | ADE +5.5 | U 184.5 |
| 04/01/2025 | ADE | ADE 100-81 | ADE +4.0 | U 202.0 |
Adelaide 36ers Form
Adelaide have dropped to 2-3 after consecutive losses to Illawarra and New Zealand. Sunday's 88-72 home defeat to the Breakers was particularly disappointing, with Adelaide committing only nine turnovers but unable to overcome New Zealand's hot shooting from outside.
Rakocevic was outstanding with career-highs of 29 points and 16 rebounds, but Cotton was held to 19 and the rest of Adelaide's lineup combined for only 24 points. Rakocevic's availability for Wednesday is also uncertain after he was referred to the Game Review Panel following an incident involving Mojave King.
Melbourne United Form
Melbourne are also searching for answers after slipping to 1-2 with a 107-95 home defeat against Cairns. United led by 13 during the third quarter before being overrun, with the Taipans shooting 15-of-39 from three while Melbourne managed just 5-of-24.
Cole Anthony was the clear bright spot with a season-high 40 points, but Melbourne couldn't produce enough around him. United have now lost four of their past five games stretching across the end of last season and face an Adelaide team that has beaten them in three straight meetings.
Verdict
Back Adelaide to win at home, with Zylan Cheatham 15+ points tipped to bounce back offensively against Melbourne.
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