It’s the pre–Melbourne Cup showdown at John Cain Arena, as Melbourne United host the Sydney Kings in what promises to be a blockbuster Monday night clash.
Melbourne United remain undefeated, surviving a nail-biter last week with a narrow 81-80 win over the Adelaide 36ers. Their resilience and late-game poise have been key to their perfect start.
The Sydney Kings, on the other hand, are coming off a massive 116-79 away win over the Brisbane Bullets on Saturday—a confidence-boosting performance that saw several stars find their groove. Xavier Cooks led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, reminding everyone why he’s one of the league’s premier talents.
Both teams are in form and full of firepower, setting the stage for a high-intensity matchup that could have a big impact on the standings.
Here is a Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings Prediction for Monday November 3rd 2025.
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Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 9-0 | 5-0 | 4-0 |
| Sydney | 4-5 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 97.9 | 80.3 | 178.2 |
| Sydney | 92.3 | 86.3 | 178.6 |
Quick Game Facts
- Melbourne United have opened the season 9-0, marking the first time since 2015–16 that any NBL team has started with nine straight wins.
- Melbourne United’s depth has been key — 40.2% of their scoring has come from the bench, the highest mark in the league heading into Round 7.
- Sydney Kings have lost their last four games when playing on a rest disadvantage, something to watch in this Monday night clash.
Prediction
Melbourne United remains undefeated and face a Sydney Kings team coming off a huge win—but one that hasn’t managed to back up a victory all season. Last game, Melbourne were tested against the Adelaide 36ers, getting the wake-up call they needed to stay sharp and intense on defence.
Expect United’s home-court advantage and defensive intensity to be the difference, with Melbourne likely to control the game and secure another win. Defence could very well be the deciding factor in this matchup.