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The NBL Semi Finals are finally here for NBL25, and after an extended FIBA break, teams are eager to get back to action and battle it out for a spot in the finals.
Thursday, February 27th, sees Melbourne United hosting the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Melbourne United comes into this match fresh off a 103–93 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Throwdown on February 8th. They’ve had some time to rest and regroup, but will they hit the ground running?
The Perth Wildcats are in solid form, with standout performances from Bryce Cotton, Keanu Pinder, and Kristian Doolittle. Despite their impressive 122–105 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Play-In, they’re also coming off a 16-day break, which could affect their rhythm heading into this clash.
United has dominated their recent matchups against the Wildcats, winning the last four games between these two sides. With confidence on their side, Melbourne will be looking to extend that streak.
This one is shaping up to be an absolute classic—who will rise to the occasion and take the first step toward the NBL Final?
Here is a Melbourne United vs Perth Wildcats Prediction for Thursday, February 27th 2025.
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Melbourne United vs Perth Wildcats
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 19-10 | 9-6 | 10-4 |
| Perth | 18-11 | 10-5 | 8-6 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 95.6 | 91.4 | 187 |
| Perth | 100.1 | 96.9 | 197 |
Playoff Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Perth | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Playoff Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perth | 122 | 105 | 227 |
Quick Game Facts
- Perth is on a roll, winning their last five games on the road.
- Melbourne has had the upper hand lately, winning their last four matchups against Perth.
- Keanu Pinder was on fire last time out, setting a career-high with 35 points!
Prediction
The Perth Wildcats’ star players are in great form right now, but Melbourne is a strong defensive team and has the offensive firepower to cause problems. Both teams are coming off lengthy breaks without any basketball, so they might come out a little rusty with their shooting. Melbourne United has a solid recent record against Perth and may lock this one down defensively, making it potentially a low-scoring affair. Melbourne will be tough to topple on their home floor.