Get ready for some Thursday Night NBL action as the South East Melbourne Phoenix gear up to take on the Sydney Kings at the State Basketball Centre.
The Phoenix are facing a tough challenge without powerhouse Alan Williams for the rest of the season. They’ve turned to their star player, Mitch Creek, to carry the load in recent games. Unfortunately, they’re currently in the midst of a five-game losing streak, dropping each match by an average of 27.8 points per game.
On the flip side, the Sydney Kings have had their own struggles, losing four out of their last five games. Eager to bounce back from a recent home defeat to the red-hot Perth Wildcats, they’re hitting the court with redemption on their minds.
It’s a clash of two teams hungry for a win. Will the Phoenix rise from their losing streak, or will the Kings reign supreme? Tune in for an electrifying matchup that promises high-stakes action and fierce competition!
Here is a SEM Phoenix vs Sydney Kings Prediction for Thursday, January 25th 2024.
SEM Phoenix vs Sydney Kings
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 9-14 | 6-4 | 3-10 |
| Sydney | 11-12 | 6-6 | 5-6 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 87.5 | 94.6 | 182.1 |
| Sydney | 94.8 | 93.6 | 188.4 |
Quick Game Facts
- The South East Melbourne Phoenix are on a five-game losing streak
- The Sydney Kings have lost four of their past five games
- Sydney has won six of its seven previous away games against the Phoenix
Quick Player Facts – SEM Phoenix
- Mitch Creek is averaging 25.3 points across his last four games
- Ben Ayre has had 3+ assists in five consecutive games
- Gary Browne is averaging just 5 points and 2.5 assists across his last 2 games
Quick Player Facts – Sydney Kings
- Jaylen Adams is averaging 34 points across his last 2 games
- Denzel Valentine is averaging 6.5 assists across his last 2 games
- Jordan Hunter has had 8+ rebounds in 7 consecutive matches
Prediction
The Phoenix will be without Matt Kenyon and Gary Browne for this clash and will be relying heavily on Mitch Creek to score a lot of points.
The Sydney Kings should have no issues in this clash and should win the match.
The combined Game Total average for the last five matches between these two sides is 207.8 points.