Sunday NBL action for Round 8 of the NBL26 season brings a blockbuster clash as Bryce Cotton faces his former team when the Adelaide 36ers host the Perth Wildcats at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Adelaide 36ers vs Perth Wildcats Prediction for Sunday November 9th, Round 8 2025.
The 36ers are one of the league’s form sides, winning four of their past five games. Their stars are delivering, with Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham both in red-hot form and leading the charge on both ends of the floor. Adelaide’s energy and offensive flow have made them a genuine threat this season.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats have dropped four of their last six and will be desperate to steady the ship. Their biggest challenge? Containing their former franchise star, Bryce Cotton, whose elite scoring ability and leadership have transformed Adelaide’s attack. Players like Cotton are simply irreplaceable — and outside of the NBA, there are few guards anywhere in the world who can impact a game the way he does.
This one has all the makings of a fiery, high-quality showdown with plenty of emotion and intensity.
Adelaide 36ers vs Perth Wildcats
Venue – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tip Off – 2.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 7-2 | 4-1 | 3-1 |
| Perth | 5-5 | 1-3 | 4-2 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 89.6 | 84 | 173.6 |
| Perth | 87.6 | 85.9 | 173.5 |
Quick Game Facts
- Adelaide has won four of its last five games.
- Adelaide ranks 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (57.2%).
- Perth has won each of its last six games against Adelaide.
Prediction
The Adelaide 36ers are the real deal this season, and the league is lucky to have a player like Bryce Cotton. Cotton will have plenty of knowledge of his former team, but Adelaide’s tough defence has been key this year and will make it difficult for the Wildcats.
The combined game total average for the last three meetings between these two sides is 212 points. Cotton may be on the opposing team, but coaches Mike Wells and John Rillie remaining in charge. Adelaide should be too strong at home, and fans might see a lot of scoring.