SEM Phoenix vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 6pm EST
Records
| Team | Preseason W-L | Last Season W-L |
|---|---|---|
| SEM | 0-5 | 15-13 |
| Tasmania | 4-1 | 17-11 |
PreSeason Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 77.8 | 86.8 | 164.6 |
| Tasmania | 84.8 | 76.8 | 161.6 |
Quick Game Facts
- The South East Melbourne Phoenix lost all 5 of their Preseason matches
- The combined Game Total average for Phoenix games last season was 174.3 points
- The combined Game Total average for JackJumpers away games last season was 163.1 points
Prediction
Tasmania JackJumpers (Win) ⭐
Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings
Venue – Win Entertainment Centre
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Records
| Team | PreSeason W-L | Last Season W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | 2-2 | 19-9 |
| Sydney | 2-1 | 19-9 |
PreSeason Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | 77.8 | 76 | 153.8 |
| Sydney | 81.7 | 81.7 | 163.4 |
Quick Facts
- Jacob Jackomas has repalaced Brian Goorjian as the Head Coach of the Illawarra Hawks for NBL23
- The Illawarra Hawks have lost some key personnel from last season. Antonius Cleveland, Duop Reath, Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Justinian Jessup to name a few
- Justin Robinson and George King have NBA experience and come into the Illawarra Hawks NBL23 team
- The Sydney Kings have lost some key personnel from last season. MVP Jaylen Adams, Jarell Martin, Ian Clark and Makur Maker to name a few
- Justin Simon and Derrick Walton Jr come into the Kings NBL23 team
- The combined Game Total average for Kings away games last season was 171.8 points
- The combine Game Total average for Hawks home games last season was 176.3 points
Prediction
Sydney Kings (Win) ⭐
Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 1pm EST
Records
| Team | PreSeason W-L | Last Season W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 2-3 | 20-8 |
| NZ | 1-3 | 5-23 |
PreSeason Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 77.4 | 78.4 | 155.8 |
| NZ | 78.5 | 83.8 | 162.3 |
Quick Game Facts
- The combined Game Total average for Melbourne home games last season was 172.2 points
- New Zealand played their entire season on the road last year. Their combined Game Total average was 168.3 points
- Melbourne United have won 7 consecutive matches against the New Zealand Breakers
- Both sides have made several team changes from last season
Prediction
Melbourne United (Win) ⭐
Perth Wildcats vs Brisbane Bullets
Venue – RAC Arena
Tip Off – 3pm EST
Records
| Team | PreSeason W-L | Last Season W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Perth | 4-1 | 16-12 |
| Brisbane | 4-1 | 10-18 |
PreSeason Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 88.6 | 83.1 | 171.7 |
| Brisbane | 81.2 | 74.8 | 156 |
Quick Game Facts
- Former NBA player Aron Baynes will make his debut in the NBL in this match
- Former NBL sharpshooter John Rillie will make his coaching debut in the NBL as the Head Coach of the Perth Wildcats
- The combined Game Total average for Perth Wildcats home games last season was 171.9 points
- The combined Game Total average for Brisbane Bullets away games last season was 171.6 points
- The Perth Wildcats have won 7 consecutive Round 1 games
Prediction
Perth Wildcats (Win) ⭐
Tasmania JackJumpers vs Cairns Taipans
Venue – MyState Bank Arena
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Records
| Team | PreSeason W-L | Last Season W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 4-1 | 17-11 |
| Cairns | 0-3 | 9-19 |
PreSeason Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 84.8 | 76.8 | 161.6 |
| Cairns | 79 | 91.7 | 170.7 |
Quick Game Facts
- The Tasmania JackJumpers lost their season opener against the Phoenix 84-79 on Saturday
- The Cairns Taipans failed to win a preseason game
- The combined Game Total average for Tasmania home games last season was 154.7 points
- The combined Game Total average for Cairns away games last season was 168.7 points
- Tasmania import Rashard Kelly scored 18 points in just the 21 minutes of action in the loss to the Phoenix
Prediction
Tasmania JackJumpers (Win) ⭐