The upcoming match between Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit will determine the top spot in the current stage of the Women's National Basketball League. Bendigo Spirit has a slight advantage in offense and overall stability, while Townsville Fire has been improving recently. The two teams are closely matched, leading to fierce competition. Townsville Fire currently holds second place with a record of 11 wins and 2 losses in 13 games, with a win rate of 84.6% and is on a winning streak. They have shown strong competitiveness at home, averaging 90.2 points per game, while controlling their defensive performance, allowing only around 70.7 points, resulting in an impressive net score of 19.5 points. However, in the last six games, despite maintaining an 83.3% win rate, their defense has shown some variability, conceding an average of 72.3 points per game. Bendigo Spirit, the visiting team, is also formidable, occupying the top spot with 12 wins and only one loss in 14 games, and is on an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain a high level of performance at home and away, with particularly strong control in the first half of the game. The difference between their average score and their opponents' score is significantly wide, indicating excellent teamwork and strong finishing ability. It is worth noting that Bendigo Spirit's away performance is remarkable, achieving consecutive victories in the last three different venues while effectively limiting their opponents' scores to under seventy. Furthermore, data from the last six matches show that although there may be some fluctuations after halftime, their ability to adjust in the second half is strong, consistently completing reversals or maintaining their advantage until the final whistle. In summary, the upcoming match will undoubtedly be a comprehensive contest. 12-31 16:30 Townsville Fire Bendigo Spirit Match direction: -4.5, Townsville Fire win, home