Brisbane Bullets Face South East Melbourne Phoenix in NBL Clash

The Brisbane Bullets are set to take on the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the National Basketball League (NBL) on October 12, 2024, at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne. This matchup comes after both teams have struggled in their recent outings. The Brisbane Bullets, with a record of 0-3, are looking to secure their first win of the season, having been defeated in their previous game by the Sydney Kings with a score of 91-82.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix, also winless with a 0-4 record, are in a similar predicament. They were last beaten by the Adelaide 36ers with a score of 93-83. Despite their current form, historical data suggests that the Brisbane Bullets have an edge, having won their last two encounters against the Phoenix with scores of 108-92 and 95-83.

Statistically, the Brisbane Bullets average 90 points per game while conceding 98.33 points, whereas the South East Melbourne Phoenix average 86 points per game and concede 94 points. The head-to-head statistics indicate that the games between these two teams tend to be high-scoring, with an average total of 182.18 points per match.

Betting analysts suggest that the Brisbane Bullets have a reasonable chance of covering the +3 point spread against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, with odds of -108 available. The sportsbooks favor the Phoenix with a moneyline of -179, but the Bullets’ recent performances against the Phoenix make them a viable underdog bet.

The game promises to be an intense and closely contested match, given the current form and historical context of both teams. Fans and bettors alike will be keen to see how these teams defend against each other’s key players and whether the Bullets can finally secure their first win of the season.