Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Prediction, Tips & Odds – Dec 24, 2022 07:30 CET
The NBL23 holiday programme continues on Christmas Eve with the Adelaide 36ers taking on the decimated South East Melbourne Phoenix at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Adelaide 36ers Team News
The Adelaide 36ers have an ideal opportunity to win their third straight game on Christmas Eve, a feat they have yet to achieve this season. For a star-studded team with the likes of Robert Franks, Antonius Cleveland, Mitch McCarron and many others, it´s more than surprising, but the 36ers have done enough to keep themselves within touching distance of the playoffs.
Today´s game against the decimated Melbourne Phoenix comes at a perfect time for them as they are currently riding a 2-game winning streak and will have the debut of their newest import signing. Ian Clark, the difference-maker who bolstered the Sydney Kings last midseason in their title quest, has now signed with the Adelaide 36ers.
After this latest roster move, there are no more excuses for the 36ers, who will have plenty of motivation to give their fans the perfect Christmas present.
South East Melbourne Phoenix Team News
We have been following the Australian NBL for a long time, but we can not remember the last time we saw a team as decimated by injuries as the Melbourne Phoenix are right now.
At the moment, the situation is so desperate that the Phoenix had to get special permission from the league to be able to play in Adelaide with only ten players in their roster. Key contributors Gary Browne, Allan Williams and Ryan Broekhoff are all out with injuries, while center Qi Zhou had to return to China due to family reasons.
Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Prediction
After a tight schedule, the South East Melbourne Phoenix only had one training session before flying out to Adelaide. If they want to stay competitive against a well-prepared and well-rested home team, they will need monumental games from Mitch Creek and their sole import tonight Trey Kell.
We expect a routine victory by the hosts, who should be able to overwhelm and wear down the shorthanded guests with their long and superior rotation.
Kick-off time: Saturday, 24.12.2022 07:30 CET
Prediction: Adelaide 36ers (-3.5)
Odds: 1.87
Sportsbook: Bet365
