NBL Round 12 Predictions, Saturday, Feb 19
Round 12 of NBL22 continues on s Saturday, and we have a couple of intriguing matchups to look forward to.
It starts with the South East Melbourne Phoenix playing host to the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.
The Phoenix are coming off a loss to Melbourne United on Thursday, whilst the Bullets need a win to keep in touch with the top four.
The Sydney Kings then host the Perth Wildcats, and the Wildcats will be looking for revenge after their defeat against the Kings a couple of weeks back.
Another jam-packed day of NBL Hoops to look forward to.
Here are some NBL Round 12 Predictions and NBL Tips for Saturday, February 19th of Round 12 of NBL22
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NBL Season Prediction Form
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Brisbane Bullets
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 5.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 8-5 | 4-2 | 4-3 |
| Brisbane | 5-8 | 4-4 | 1-4 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 85.4 | 83.2 | 41.3 | 14.5 | 11.7 |
| Brisbane | 83.4 | 86.6 | 43.2 | 16.5 | 15.2 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 43.8% | 31.0% | 75.5% |
| Brisbane | 43.1% | 31.8% | 71.2% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | M.Creek 21.5 | Z.Qi 7.3 | X.Munford 4.3 |
| Brisbane | L.Patterson 18.1 | R.Franks 8.3 | J.Cadee 4.3 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Jan, 22 | Brisbane vs SEM | 73-88 | (Phoenix by 15 Pts) |
| 15th Jan, 22 | Brisbane vs SEM | 100-84 | (Bullets by 16 Pts) |
| 8th June, 21 | Brisbane vs SEM | 94-84 | (Bullets by 10 Pts) |
Quick Game Facts
- Gun Bullets playmaker Nathan Sobey remains out of the Bullets team and will miss this match
- Seven of the Bullets last eight matches at John Cain Arena have gone over the projected Game Total
- Brisbane has covered the points line in 6 consecutive games following an away loss
- The Bullets have struggled away from home this season, winning just 1 from 5 matches
- These two sides have played 10 times and the winning margin has been 10 points or more on 8 occasions
- Brisbane has lost 5 of their past 6 matches
- The Game Total average for Brisbane’s 5 away games this season, excluding overtime, is just 151 points
Quick Player Facts – South East Melbourne Phoenix
- Kyle Adnam has an average of 15.2 points in his last 5 games against the Bullets
- Mitch Creek averages 4.8 assists in his last 5 games against the Bullets
- Mitch Creek has had 20+ points in 5 of his last 7 matches
- Ryan Broekhoff has had 7 steals across his last 2 games
- Ryan Broekhoff has had 5+ rebounds in 8 consecutive matches
- Kyle Adnam has scored 12+ points in 5 of his last 6 games
- Zhou Qi has had 7+ rebounds in 4 straight matches
Quick Player Facts – Brisbane Bullets
- Lamar Patterson has an average of 4.4 assists in his last 5 games against the Phoenix
- Lamar Patterson has scored 16+ points in 6 of his last 7 games
- Robert Franks has recovered from a mini slump. He is averaging 18.3 points across his last 3 games
- Jason Cadee is averaging 6.7 assists across his last 3 matches
Prediction
The Bullets are still without Nathan Sobey and although they have been competitive without him, he is their main playmaker.
The Bullets have struggled on the road in recent times, but did nearly upset a Sydney Kings side last week, that was well below their best.
The Phoenix are coming off a loss and will be looking to bounce back. They will be tough to beat at home and will more than likely play high intensity defence, which will make it tough for the Bullets.
Prediction – South East Melbourne Phoenix (Win) ⭐⭐
Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats
Venue – Qudos Bank Arena
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 8-7 | 7-3 | 1-4 |
| Perth | 8-4 | 4-1 | 4-3 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 80.4 | 80.5 | 41.3 | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Perth | 89.0 | 81.8 | 41.5 | 17.5 | 11.2 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 40.7% | 30.7% | 77.9% |
| Perth | 43.6% | 35.1% | 77.8% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | J.Adams 18.9 | J.Martin 9.5 | J.Adams 5.6 |
| Perth | B.Cotton 23.6 | V.Law 7.8 | B.Cotton 4.3 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Jan, 22 | Sydney vs Perth | 96-81 | (Kings by 15 Pts) |
| 27th May, 21 | Perth vs Sydney | 81-67 | (Wildcats by 14 Pts) |
| 8th April, 21 | Sydney vs Perth | 69-73 | (Wildcats by 4 Pts) |
Quick Game Facts
- The Perth Wildcats have won 12 of their past 15 matches against the Sydney Kings
- The combined Game Total average for the last five head to head matches between these two sides is 161 points
- The combined Game Total average for the Sydney Kings last 3 games at home is 155 points
- The Sydney Kings have won 5 of their past 6 matches
- The Perth Wildcats have won their last 7 away games following an away loss
Quick Player Facts – Sydney Kings
- Jarell Martin has an average of 20.2 points per game in his last 5 games against the Perth Wildcats
- Jaylen Adams has had 5+ assists in 6 of his past 7 matches
- Jaylen Adams has had 30 three-point attempts over his last 4 matches and only hit 5 of them, at 16.7%
- Xavier Cooks has averaged 14.5 points and 10 rebounds in his last 6 matches
- Jarell Martin has had 7+ rebounds in 11 matches straight
- Jarell Martin is 10/18 at 55.5% from beyond the arc, over his last 5 matches
- Dejan Vasiljevic is back in the Sydney Rotation. He has played 23+ minutes in 9 consecutive matches, but will want to improve from last week, where he failed to hit the scoreboard
- Angus Glover his 6/10 at 60% from the three-point line over his last 3 games
Quick Player Facts – Perth Wildcats
- Bryce Cotton has an average of 28.7 points per game in his last 13 matches against the Sydney Kings
- Bryce Cotton is averaging 24.8 points across his last 5 games, and shooting the three ball at 18/40 at 45%, and free throws at 30/31 at 96.8% in that same period
- Vic Law is averaging just 10.5 points across his last 2 matches
- Vic Law has had 3+ assists in his last 3 matches
- Wildcats sharpshooter Todd Blanchfield is out of this clash. It may prove costly as he is shooting the three-ball at 17/32 at 53% this season
- Luke Travers is averaging just 16.4 minutes per game across his last 5 matches, down from 27.5 in his first 6 matches
- Opposition sides are leaving Mitch Norton wide open from beyond the arc over the last 3 games and he is making them pay. He is 5/8 from the three-point line at 62.5%
- Majok Majok saw an average of 29 minutes per game over his first three games this season. Since then, he has played 9 matches and seeing an average of just 13.1 minutes per game
- Big man Matthew Hodgson is back in this match from suspension
Prediction
The Sydney Kings did not look convincing in their 71-69 win over the Brisbane Bullets last Sunday, but got over the line with a late dunk and assist, from star import Jaylen Adams.
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The Perth Wildcats have been very good at backing up losses in recent times, and the Kings will have their hands full trying to stop Bryce Cotton.
The Wildcats will more than likely turn on the defensive intensity in this game, and the Kings star players will need to have big matches and hit tough shots, to have any chance.
The Wildcats may very well get their revenge on a Saturday Night in Sydney and win a close one.
Prediction – Perth Wildcats (Win) ⭐
