Friday night NBL action continues with the second match of a doubleheader, as the Perth Wildcats host the Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena.
The Brisbane Bullets come into this game full of confidence after a dominant 105-84 home victory over the Wildcats, fuelled by 51 points from guard James Batemon. While Batemon was unstoppable, questions must be asked about the Wildcats’ defence, as this marks the second time in two weeks an opposing guard has had a massive scoring night against them.
The Perth Wildcats struggled in that matchup, shooting just 14.3% from beyond the arc, with star player Bryce Cotton having an off night. Cotton will undoubtedly put in the work during the break and look to bounce back in this revenge game on home court.
Can the Brisbane Bullets replicate their success, or will the Perth Wildcats find their rhythm and come out on top?
Here’s our Perth Wildcats vs. Brisbane Bullets Prediction for Friday, November 29, 2024.
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Perth Wildcats vs Brisbane Bullets
Venue – RAC Arena
Tip Off – 9.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 6-7 | 5-2 | 1-5 |
| Brisbane | 4-6 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 89 | 93 | 182 |
| Brisbane | 91.2 | 92.7 | 183.9 |
Quick Game Facts
- Each of the Wildcats last four games have gone over the projected Game Total
- The home team has won each of Perth’s last 8 games
- The Bullets have won 4 of their past 7 matches
Prediction
This matchup promises to be intriguing, as the Brisbane Bullets are coming off a dominant home win against the Wildcats a couple of weeks ago. The Wildcats have been struggling defensively, while the Bullets are in fine form, shooting the ball exceptionally well.
Both teams have had a break, and if the Wildcats find their shooting rhythm, this could turn into a high-scoring affair. Expect Bryce Cotton to have the green light to be aggressive offensively, but with their defensive struggles, it’s tough to see the Wildcats winning the defensive battle.
That said, playing on their home court might give the Wildcats the chance to regroup in what should be an exciting, high-scoring game.