Round 12 shapes up as a big weekend for the Phoenix as they fly from New Zealand to Sydney to face this year’s championship favourites. We take a look at Monday’s (23/12/2019) NBL 2019 match which is between the Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix. The Sydney Kings head into the game as favourites to win at home.
When: Monday December 23, 7:30pm
Where: Qudos Bank Arena
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Preview:
Losing both games is very much on the cards this week for South East Melbourne, although the Phoenix will take heart in the fact they lost by only four when they met the Kings back in November.
Sydney rolls into this game on short rest themselves after facing the Bullets on Saturday. It’s an equally big weekend for the Kings, but as their 6-1 record at home suggests, it’s almost impossible to back against them.
The last time these two sides played the Kings shot a whopping 62% from the field. The Phoenix found a spark to keep the game close in the third quarter, but 25-points from Casper Ware proved the difference.
It’s hard to see anything changing this week if the Kings have their way. Sydney has averaged 99-points at home this year, compared to the Phoenix, who have averaged only 77 on the road.
Tip: Sydney Kings at $1.33
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change