36ers vs. Phoenix Predictions – NBL Round 17 2026

We have 36ers vs. Phoenix predictions for Round 17 of the NBL on Sunday, January 18 at 4:30 PM at RAC Arena.

The 36ers come off their first loss in weeks, and they look to bounce back with a win over the Phoenix to close out the Gather Round.

36ers vs. Phoenix Predictions

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Best Bet

The 36ers might have suffered a shock loss to the JackJumpers at home last week, but they are the best team in the competition, and they should recover enough in time to beat the Phoenix.

Bryce Cotton is the leading MVP candidate, and although the Phoenix can produce the goods, they come off a 107-97 home loss to the Wildcats, and we don’t think that’s the best form guide, so we’re backing Adelaide.

Punters get a value line at –3.5, and it’s worth taking before money comes for Adelaide during the week. We expect the line to move to at least 4.5, and the 36ers have a good chance of returning to winning form.

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Same Game Multi

Cotton didn’t have his usual performance in the loss to the JackJumpers, but he only knows one way to bounce back. He is a $1.83 chance to score 25+ points, and we expect him to score around 30 points against the Phoenix.

Zylan Cheatham has been a solid assist player for the 36ers. He had 10 assists in the win over the Bullets, and with the way the Phoenix played defence against Perth, he should get plenty of opportunities to provide some dimes.

We’re including under 186.5 points in our NBL same game multi bets. The Phoenix could struggle to put points on the board, and the line is higher than expected.

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Best Value Bet

Flynn Cameron has scored 6+ rebounds in three of his last five games, including six boards against the JackJumpers.

The Phoenix could put up plenty of missed shots, and Cameron should be there to clean up the boards, which is why we’re surprised by the odds.

Getting $2.25 for a good statistical bet is generous, so include him in your NBL bets this week.