Blaze -12.5 over Slingers (7)
- Slingers on an emotional high after getting their first road win in 12 attempts last night now have to back up on the road against a very strong home team. Don't be suckered into biting at the big line, the fact remains the Slingers are one of the worst road teams in the history of the NBL. Last night's result doesn't change that.
- Slingers playing their 3rd game in 5 nights, Blaze are coming into this game on 2 weeks rest. One could say that 2 weeks is too long however this is a Brendan Joyce coached team, you know he will have bashed his players to the ground in training this week.
- Motivational edge clearly with the home team especially after the Taipans loss last night. Blaze can now move into outright 4th spot if they beat the Slingers tonight. Also there certainly won't be any complaceny from the Blaze even if they do build a big lead during the game - we saw last night the Slingers pulling back an 18 point defecit. If they have a similar DD lead early in the game expect them to really drive home the advantage.