36ers v Wildcats NBL best bets & odds – Friday, December 9

December 8, 2022 4:18 pm.by Jack Hudson

NBL tips and best bets


Adelaide 36ers vs Perth Wildcats NBL Betting Odds & Game Info
Best odds	36ers $1.60 at BetOnline \| Wildcats $2.30 at BetOnline
When	Friday, December 9 \| 7pm ACDT
Where	Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Watch live	Fox Sports, Kayo

The NBL action for round 10 heats up with a mid-table clash between the 36ers and Wildcats at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Both clubs have had mixed results in recent weeks. The 36ers were belted by the Kings last weekend in Sydney, while the Wildcats were able to cross the Tasman and get a rare away win over the Breakers.

Of the last five matches between these clubs, the Wildcats have been victorious on three occasions. All those wins were in Western Australia, where most of their recent matches have taken place. The 36ers returning home will be a huge boost for them as they look to bounce back from their loss against the Kings. Look for Adelaide to take this match out by 1-10 points ($3.10).

As the 36ers look for their bounce-back win on Friday night, the Wildcats will be looking to continue their winning form and strong offensive play. The Wildcats scored 92 points against arguably the best defensive team in the league last time out. Should that style of Wildcats offense continue, powered by Corey Webster and Bryce Cotton, this should be a high-scoring match that finishes over 176.5 total match points ($1.85).

The 36ers are expected to put in a strong team performance and share the basketball to get this win, but that won’t stop Webster and Cotton from shining for the Wildcats. They form one of the most dynamic back-courts in the NBL, and if presented the opportunity, they can have a huge night against the 36ers. This should see the Wildcats with the highest-scoring quarter of the match ($2.15).

Key matchup: Mitch McCarron vs Bryce Cotton

The disparity in play styles between these two guards is enormous and will go a long way to deciding the outcome of this match. Mitch McCarron is a guard who rebounds the ball, pushes the pace in transition and distributes for his teammates. Bryce Cotton is similar to McCarron, but his elite scoring ability often means he finds more scoring opportunities than his opponents. McCarron will need more offensive output on Friday against Cotton to bridge the gap between the two guards and lead his side to a win over the Wildcats.