Brisbane could welcome the return of Javon Freeman-Liberty who returned home mid-season, but I think it might take a few games before the Bullets can find their groove.
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Adelaide 36ers Vs. Illawarra Hawks (Wed 7:30pm)
Best Bet
Zylan Cheatham
Under27.5 Points, Rebounds & Assists
He has had one big scoring game in his last five and this line is well above his season averages, his PRA season average is 24.9.
Cheatham is a rebounding monster and currently leads the league on average. Tonight, the 36ers face the Illawarra Hawks who have a rebounder of their own. Only .2RPG separates JaVale McGee and Cheatham so I anticipate a tough game to grab boards.
The Hawks are in a do or die situation with their season all but on the line in this one. A playoff like atmosphere should fill the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and we should see a close, heated battle.
Brisbane Bullets Vs. S.E Melbourne Phoenix (Thurs 7:30pm)
Next Best
S.E Melbourne Phoenix
Line – 5.5
While the Phoenix sit third with only three loses this season, this bet is more about the Brisbane Bullets.
The Bullets have had a rabble of a season now made worse with the season ending knee injury to star player Casey Prather and the axing of import Jaylen Adams. The good news for the Bullets is that the import that went home earlier this season, has agreed to come back. Javon Freeman-Liberty is even a potential to play in this game against South East, if all the paperwork clears. They also have signed Terry Taylor as an injury replacement import.
It will take a while for the jetlag to pass and team chemistry to build as Brisbane are basically starting the season again. Take the Phoenix to keep rolling and cover the spread.
Perth Wildcats Vs. Tasmania JackJumpers (Fri 9:30pm)
Value Bet
Jo Lual-Acuil Jnr.
8+ Rebounds
JLA has been a bit below his predicted output offensively, with his minutes reflective of that struggle. He has only managed 34 points over his last three games combined, where his season average is 18.5 per game.
He is averaging 6.9RPG and punched out 10 boards in just 26 minutes, last game against the Breakers. The Wildcats are third overall for rebounds per game and JLA can easily hit 8 in his normal 30 minute game time. He will be required to crash glass all game against Magnay and Bannan of the JackJumpers.
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