Cairns, following a 73-93 defeat to Adelaide on the road, has a record of 2 wins and 7 losses in their last nine regular-season games. They are already four wins behind the play-in tournament zone. They have lost both previous matches in the 'Ignite Cup,' failing to win a quarter in either game, and are currently at zero points, effectively out of the competition for the 'Ignite Cup.' Southeast Melbourne Phoenix, after an 84-87 loss to Tasmania JackJumpers, has a record of 4 wins and 2 losses in their last six regular-season games. They are one win behind Melbourne United, with two games in hand. In the 'Ignite Cup,' they have played only one match, earning a quarter victory and a draw, and currently have 1.5 points, still in contention for the title. For Cairns, Higgins-Tisha and Reane Smith are long-term injuries, and Lachlan Barker will be absent due to personal reasons. Southeast Melbourne Phoenix saw the return of Maik Lewis from injury in the last game and Ovie Foxwell has also recovered. Ian Clark, a new signing, will make his debut today. In their two previous encounters this season, Southeast Melbourne Phoenix won at home by 37 points and on the road by 11 points. In the away game, the initial spread was 7.5, which increased to 10.5, with a final margin of 11 points. Compared to that match, Cairns will be without Lachlan Barker, while Southeast Melbourne Phoenix has added Ian Clark. This change in roster favors the away team, with the initial spread rising to 8.5, and some lines up to 9.5. A team can get 7 points by winning all four quarters in the 'Ignite Cup.' The New Zealand Breakers, currently leading with 18 points after three rounds, have set a high standard. Southeast Melbourne Phoenix, to keep their championship hopes alive, will try to secure all four quarters in this match. Considering the roster information and strength, Southeast Melbourne Phoenix is expected to win big. Southeast Melbourne Phoenix -8.5