Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Predictions & Betting Tips - Wildcats Ready for Round Two
Following a heavy opening defeat to the Phoenix, the Perth Wildcats have bounced back with consecutive wins, showing improved offense and resilience, especially thanks to Dylan Windler's scoring surge and Kristian Doolittle's rebounding presence. The South East Melbourne Phoenix, meanwhile, have struggled after their strong opener, losing their last two games and displaying inconsistency on offense. With the Wildcats in better form and key players stepping up, the recommendation is to back Perth to win, Dylan Windler to score 15+ points, and Kristian Doolittle to secure 7+ rebounds.
- Perth Wildcats have bounced back with two straight wins after their opening loss.
- Dylan Windler is in top form, averaging over 15 points in recent games.
- Key betting tip: Back Perth to win, Windler (15+ points), Doolittle (7+ rebounds).
- Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena on Friday, October 2, tip-off at 9:30pm AEST
Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips - NBL 2026-27
Perth can turn the tables on South East Melbourne at RAC Arena on Friday night, with the Wildcats backed to win, Dylan Windler to score 15+ points and Kristian Doolittle to collect 7+ rebounds.
- Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips - NBL 2026-27
- Key Stats and Betting Trends
- Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Head to Head
- Perth Wildcats Form
- South East Melbourne Phoenix Form
It was only two weeks ago that these teams met at the same venue, and it wasn't pretty for Perth. The Phoenix walked away with a 100-79 victory, but the Wildcats have responded exactly how you would want, beating Adelaide 98-97 before following it with a 97-93 win over New Zealand.
South East Melbourne have gone the other way since that opening-night demolition. The Phoenix lost 96-91 in Tasmania before Melbourne held them to just 61 points, leaving them 1-2 after three games.
Windler is also looking like a completely different player from the one who scored just two points in the first meeting. He's followed that performance with 16 and 26 points, making 15+ an attractive number as his role in the Perth offence continues to grow.
Key Stats and Betting Trends
- Perth have won two straight games since their opening loss to SEM.
- Dylan Windler has scored 16 and 26 points across his past two games.
- Kristian Doolittle has recorded 6, 8 and 5 rebounds through Perth's opening three games.
- South East Melbourne have lost two straight games after winning their season opener.
Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Head to Head
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/09/2026 | Perth | SEM 100-79 | SEM +2.5 | U 191.5 |
| 28/01/2026 | Perth | PER 101-93 | PER +3.5 | U 194.5 |
| 10/01/2026 | SEM | PER 107-97 | PER +5.0 | O 187.0 |
| 18/12/2025 | Perth | SEM 77-76 | SEM +1.5 | U 184.5 |
| 02/11/2025 | SEM | SEM 94-89 | PER +5.5 | U 185.5 |
South East Melbourne have won three of the last five meetings, while four of those five games have finished below the closing total.
Perth Wildcats Form
Perth have recovered strongly from their 100-79 opening loss, winning their next two games to move to 2-1. They edged Adelaide 98-97 before coming from behind to beat New Zealand 97-93.
The Wildcats trailed by as many as 11 against the Breakers and lost Jo Lual-Acuil Jr to a calf injury during the first quarter, but still found a way to win. Perth have now scored 98 and 97 points in their two victories after managing only 79 in Round 1.
Dylan Windler has been one of the biggest reasons for the improvement, bouncing back from two points in the opener with 16 against Adelaide and 26 against New Zealand. Kristian Doolittle has continued to fill up the box score, while Elijah Pepper has also taken on a significant role in Perth's offence.
South East Melbourne Phoenix Form
South East Melbourne started the season in style with a 100-79 win over Perth, with Tanner Krebs scoring 25 points and Dash Daniels producing 24 points and 12 rebounds.
The Phoenix haven't been able to build on that performance. They surrendered a second-half lead in a 96-91 loss to Tasmania before suffering an 86-61 defeat against Melbourne United, dropping to 1-2 for the season.
Nathan Sobey has returned after missing the opening game, while Skylar Mays, Daniels, Krebs and Angus Glover give the Phoenix plenty of scoring options. The concern has been consistency, with SEM going from scoring 100 in Round 1 to just 61 against United.
Verdict
Back Perth to win, with Dylan Windler to score 15+ points and Kristian Doolittle to grab 7+ rebounds.
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