Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
73:74
25/01/2026 at 00:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NBL - Round 18
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
6862
Field goals made
2625
Field goals %
38.24%40.32%
2-point field goals attempts
4338
2-point field goals made
2219
2-point field goals %
51.16%50%
3-point field goals attempts
2524
3-point field goals made
46
3-point field goals %
16%25%
Free throws attempts
2831
Free throws made
1724
Free throws %
60.7%77.4%
Offensive rebounds
910
Defensive rebounds
3141
Total rebounds
4051
Assists
1314
Blocks
71
Turnovers
714
Steals
113
Personal fouls
2222

Highlights

Chances of winning


Perth Wildcats
60.5%
Melbourne United
39.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
59% 41%

Our Initial ML Estimation

51.8% 48.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Perth Wildcats has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.5%)
  • Melbourne United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Perth Wildcats than the current prediction. (-8.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Perth Wildcats that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Melbourne United than the current prediction. (+8.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Melbourne United could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Perth Wildcats - Melbourne United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.56
    (1.55)

    2.39
    (2.23)
    6.2%
    (9.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 180.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-4)
    What is the prediction for Perth Wildcats - Melbourne United?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 175.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 174.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 92:88.
  • Preview Facts
    • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Perth won 3.
    • Perth is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Melbourne's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Melbourne may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Perth is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • We predict that Perth will win today's game, with odds of 1.6.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Perth won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 1758:1863. (average 87.9:93.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Perth won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 764:792. (average 84.9:88).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Perth Wildcats - Melbourne United were as follows:
    04.12.2025 Perth Wildcats - Melbourne United 96:84
    23.11.2025 Melbourne United - Perth Wildcats 98:87
    27.08.2025 Perth Wildcats - Melbourne United 84:78
    04.03.2025 Melbourne United - Perth Wildcats 113:112
    01.03.2025 Perth Wildcats - Melbourne United 96:89
    Latest results of Perth Wildcats
    Latest results of Melbourne United
    Draw
    Ignite Cup

    Final
    1AdelaideNew Zealand Breakers107 : 111