Round 14 in NBL25 continues on Saturday with a standalone fixture that sees the Adelaide 36ers play host to the Perth Wildcats in a crucial encounter. Both clubs are coming off highly disappointing performances last outing, making this an intriguing battle. As always, we have you covered with a full preview and best bet for the game below!
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NBL25 Round 14 Preview & Betting Tips
Adelaide 36ers vs Perth Wildcats
Saturday 8:00pm AEDT (Dec 28), Adelaide Entertainment Centre
The Adelaide 36ers will face the Perth Wildcats in an NBL showdown at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre this Saturday. This matchup pits two teams with contrasting recent fortunes, as the Wildcats continue their resurgence while the 36ers look to find stability. Adelaide, struggling with defensive lapses, is hoping to use the home-court advantage to spark a much-needed turnaround.
The 36ers have been unable to find consistency this season, losing six of their last seven games. Their defence has been particularly troubling, conceding an average of 96.6 points per game, which places them near the bottom of the league in defensive metrics. On the offensive end, they have averaged 90.9 points per game but lack the firepower to compete in high-scoring battles. The return of Dejan Vasiljevic provides some optimism, as his scoring ability and versatility add much-needed depth to the team.
The Wildcats, despite a poor loss last start, are surging, having won four of their last six games. Their offense has been electrifying, averaging 96.8 points per game—good for second in the league. Despite this firepower, their defence has been poor, allowing 97.3 points per game, the worst in the NBL. Perth has also dominated the head-to-head battle with the 36ers, winning six of their last seven encounters, including a convincing 115-105 victory earlier this month in Adelaide.
This game is shaping up to be a clash of styles, with Adelaide needing to slow the tempo and focus on defensive stops while Perth will look to push the pace and dictate terms offensively. Both teams have vulnerabilities, particularly on the defensive end, which could lead to a high-scoring and closely contested affair. The 36ers will need to capitalise on their home-court advantage and find ways to disrupt Perth’s offensive flow. On the other hand, the Wildcats’ confidence and recent form could prove decisive in extending their dominance in this matchup.
With all of that said, recent form and offensive efficiency gives the Wildcats the edge heading into this contest in my opinion, and they represent solid value as the slight underdogs.
Wildcats to Win
$2.21 (1 Unit)
