Perth Wildcats host South East Melbourne Phoenix in Round 1 of the 2026 NBL season at RAC Arena on Saturday. Read on for our full match preview, betting tips, and best odds.
Beating the Perth Wildcats in Perth is about as hard as it gets, but we have high hopes for the Phoenix in 2026/27, so we’re picking them to win.
Our NBL predictions this week have the Phoenix making a splash in the opening few rounds, and that’s reflected in NBL betting markets. They are only $2 to win on the road, which shows how deep their team is this season.
Perth could take a few games to play their best basketball, so include the Phoenix in NBL Round 1 predictions.
Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change