South East Melbourne Phoenix vs. Melbourne United Prediction, Tips & Odds – Dec. 03, 2022 10:00 CET
Melbourne Phoenix and Melbourne United lock horns for the third time this season in another Throwdown clash at the John Cain Arena on Saturday night.
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South East Melbourne Phoenix Team News
The momentum brought by the Melbourne Phoenix to New Zealand two days ago counted for nothing as they simply couldn´t keep up with the Breakers, who set the tone with a 37-point outburst in the opening frame and never looked back.
In the end, the Phoenix suffered their season-high loss(110:84) and also had two of their key players, Gary Browne and Trey Kell, sustain ankle injuries. Both of them will be game-time decisions today, and will be more than needed if their team wants to keep up with United.
Melbourne United Team News
Melbourne United can´t get going this season, but still have plenty of games ahead of them to revive their campaign and secure a playoff berth. The recent addition of a new import center has stabilized their roster, but the contribution of Marcus Lee wasn´t enough to take down the Tasmania JackJumpers a week ago.
It seems United have made this frontcourt signing just at the right time, because their main domestic option below the rim, Isaac Humphries, will miss the entire round due to COVID. In addition, defensive specialist Shea Ili is still recovering from his concussion and will also remain sidelined.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs. Melbourne United Prediction
After the Phoenix managed to win two consecutive games against weaker opponents, they received a reality check in Christchurch. Two of their key players are questionable, while United have a new foreign reinforcement below the rim, so the right thing to go for would be Melbourne United to cover the spread.
Kick-off time: Saturday, 03.12.2022 10:00 CET
Prediction: Melbourne United (+4.5)
Odds: 1.87
Sportsbook: bet365
