Round 12 of the NBL26 season tips off on Wednesday, December 10, and it opens with a beauty. The South East Melbourne Phoenix host the Tasmania JackJumpers in the Ignite Cup, with the action heading to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Tasmania JackJumpers Prediction, December 10th 2025.
The Phoenix roll into this one full of confidence after a gutsy 111–86 Throwdown win over Melbourne last Sunday. It was one of their most complete performances of the season—high energy, active hands, and a defensive effort that set the tone from the start. Now they get a perfect chance to prove that defensive strength wasn’t a one-off as they match up against the always-tough, always-physical JackJumpers.
Tasmania, though, come in searching for answers. After a promising start to the season, the JJs have hit a rough patch, losing seven of their last eight. Their most recent outing—a 99–86 defeat on the road to New Zealand—showed flashes of what they can do, but they couldn’t string together enough stops or momentum to close it out.
This one sets up as a real test on both sides: can Phoenix keep their defensive intensity rolling, and can the JackJumpers snap out of their slump and rediscover that trademark grit?
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Venue – Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 10-5 | 5-2 | 5-3 |
| Tasmania | 6-10 | 2-6 | 4-4 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 98.3 | 89.9 | 188.2 |
| Tasmania | 85.7 | 87.6 | 173.3 |
Quick Game Facts
- The JackJumpers love a bounce-back — Tasmania has covered the line in seven of its last eight games as underdogs coming off a loss.
- But the slump is real — Tasmania has dropped seven of its past eight games and is desperate to steady the ship.
Quick Player Facts – SEM Phoenix
- Owen Foxwell has handed out four or more assists in eight of his last nine games, quietly becoming one of the league’s steadier playmakers.
- Jordan Hunter has found his scoring rhythm, putting up 11+ points in each of South East Melbourne’s last five outings.
Quick Player Facts – Tasmania JackJumpers
- Josh Bannan steps up against quality opposition, scoring 15+ points in seven of his last eight games against teams with a winning record.
- Will Magnay has been money on the road, dropping 13+ points in each of his last five away appearances.