Sheffield Sharks host Cheshire Phoenix on 8 November 2026 in the SLB, a contest where the balance is razor-thin as the Sharks sit 3-3 overall and the Phoenix 4-4, each averaging roughly 93 points in the projected score of 93-93, and Pythia gives the Sharks a 51% chance of victory versus 49% for the Phoenix, with the Sharks the slight favourite; the spread is 1.0 with a 52% probability that the Sharks cover, and the total is 183.5 with a 55% chance of the over, while a 5% overtime probability lingers; the Sharks have won two of their last three home games, averaging 88.0 points and allowing 79.3, and have gone 2-3 in their last five, with a recent 81-76 win over Surrey 89ers, a 76-85 loss to London Lions, and an 81-87 defeat at Newcastle Eagles, whereas the Phoenix have won three of four road outings, scoring 99.0 and conceding 95.0, and are 3-2 in their last five, highlighted by a 93-90 win over Manchester Basketball, a 117-108 victory over Liverpool, and a 91-107 home loss to Surrey 89ers; in their ten meetings the Sharks lead 6-4, most recently defeating the Phoenix 77-75 on 8 February 2026.
| Split | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season (6) | 83.3 | 81.0 | 164.3 | +2.3 | 50% |
| Season at home (3) | 88.0 | 79.3 | 167.3 | +8.7 | 67% |
| Season away (3) | 78.7 | 82.7 | 161.3 | -4.0 | 33% |
| Last 10 (10) | 82.7 | 83.0 | 165.7 | -0.3 | 40% |
| Last 5 (5) | 80.4 | 82.0 | 162.4 | -1.6 | 40% |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | |||||
| vs Stronger (7) | 78.3 | 84.6 | 162.9 | -6.3 | 43% |
| vs Similar ◀ (11) | 82.0 | 87.0 | 169.0 | -5.0 | 27% |
| vs Weaker (11) | 88.5 | 80.1 | 168.6 | +8.5 | 64% |
| Split | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season (8) | 96.2 | 96.1 | 192.4 | +0.1 | 50% |
| Season at home (4) | 93.5 | 97.2 | 190.8 | -3.8 | 25% |
| Season away (4) | 99.0 | 95.0 | 194.0 | +4.0 | 75% |
| Last 10 (10) | 97.4 | 99.0 | 196.4 | -1.6 | 50% |
| Last 5 (5) | 97.8 | 96.6 | 194.4 | +1.2 | 60% |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | |||||
| vs Stronger (7) | 82.1 | 91.1 | 173.3 | -9.0 | 29% |
| vs Similar ◀ (5) | 99.6 | 99.4 | 199.0 | +0.2 | 60% |
| vs Weaker (17) | 103.4 | 89.2 | 192.6 | +14.2 | 82% |
| 1st half | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Won the half | Over 92.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 (30) | 41.9 | 44.2 | 86.1 | -2.3 | 37% | 23% |
| Last 30 at home (17) | 43.4 | 43.5 | 86.8 | -0.1 | 41% | 29% |
| Last 30 away (13) | 40.0 | 45.2 | 85.2 | -5.2 | 31% | 15% |
| Last 10 (10) | 41.5 | 43.4 | 84.9 | -1.9 | 40% | 20% |
| Last 5 (5) | 41.4 | 45.2 | 86.6 | -3.8 | 40% | 20% |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | ||||||
| vs Stronger (7) | 40.0 | 44.7 | 84.7 | -4.7 | 29% | 29% |
| vs Similar ◀ (11) | 40.8 | 45.1 | 85.9 | -4.3 | 27% | 18% |
| vs Weaker (11) | 42.8 | 41.7 | 84.5 | +1.1 | 55% | 18% |
| 1st half | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Won the half | Over 92.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 (30) | 48.8 | 46.3 | 95.0 | +2.5 | 57% | 47% |
| Last 30 at home (14) | 49.3 | 46.3 | 95.6 | +3.0 | 43% | 50% |
| Last 30 away (16) | 48.3 | 46.2 | 94.6 | +2.1 | 69% | 44% |
| Last 10 (10) | 48.1 | 49.3 | 97.4 | -1.2 | 40% | 50% |
| Last 5 (5) | 48.6 | 48.4 | 97.0 | +0.2 | 40% | 40% |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | ||||||
| vs Stronger (7) | 38.6 | 47.3 | 85.9 | -8.7 | 14% | 29% |
| vs Similar ◀ (5) | 52.0 | 50.2 | 102.2 | +1.8 | 40% | 60% |
| vs Weaker (17) | 51.4 | 44.1 | 95.5 | +7.4 | 76% | 47% |
| Pick | Probability | Avg odds | Best 1 | Best 2 | Best 3 | Best 4 | Best 5 | Edge | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Phoenix over 84.5 | 79.1% | 1.31 | 1.31 | - | - | - | - | +11.8pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 86.5 | 73.1% | 1.45 | 1.47 | 1.43 | - | - | - | +11.3pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 85.5 | 76.2% | 1.38 | 1.40 | 1.36 | - | - | - | +11.0pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 83.5 | 81.8% | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.24 | - | - | - | +10.7pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 81.5 | 86.5% | 1.22 | 1.22 | - | - | - | - | +10.3pp | Won |
| Over 176.5 | 71.1% | 1.51 | 1.52 | 1.50 | - | - | - | +9.9pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 79.5 | 90.3% | 1.15 | 1.15 | - | - | - | - | +9.8pp | Won |
| Over 171.5 | 80.6% | 1.31 | 1.31 | - | - | - | - | +9.7pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 80.5 | 88.5% | 1.18 | 1.18 | - | - | - | - | +9.6pp | Won |
| Over 175.5 | 73.2% | 1.44 | 1.44 | - | - | - | - | +9.6pp | Lost |
| Over 174.5 | 75.2% | 1.40 | 1.40 | - | - | - | - | +9.6pp | Lost |
| Sheffield Sharks over 82.5 | 84.7% | 1.23 | 1.23 | - | - | - | - | +9.4pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 80.5 | 88.9% | 1.16 | 1.16 | - | - | - | - | +9.4pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 84.5 | 79.7% | 1.32 | 1.32 | - | - | - | - | +9.2pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 81.5 | 86.9% | 1.20 | 1.20 | - | - | - | - | +9.1pp | Won |
| Over 166.5 | 87.9% | 1.18 | 1.18 | - | - | - | - | +9.1pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 78.5 | 92.1% | 1.11 | 1.11 | - | - | - | - | +8.3pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 86.5 | 73.7% | 1.39 | 1.44 | 1.33 | - | - | - | +8.3pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 77.5 | 93.2% | 1.10 | 1.10 | - | - | - | - | +8.2pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 75.5 | 95.4% | 1.07 | 1.07 | - | - | - | - | +7.9pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 73.5 | 97.0% | 1.04 | 1.04 | - | - | - | - | +7.6pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 76.5 | 94.6% | 1.07 | 1.07 | - | - | - | - | +7.5pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 74.5 | 96.4% | 1.05 | 1.05 | - | - | - | - | +7.4pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 85.5 | 76.8% | 1.28 | 1.28 | - | - | - | - | +7.4pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 71.5 | 98.1% | 1.02 | 1.02 | - | - | - | - | +7.3pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 72.5 | 97.7% | 1.03 | 1.03 | - | - | - | - | +7.3pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 70.5 | 98.6% | 1.02 | 1.02 | - | - | - | - | +7.1pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 71.5 | 98.2% | 1.02 | 1.02 | - | - | - | - | +7.0pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 70.5 | 98.5% | 1.02 | 1.02 | - | - | - | - | +7.0pp | Won |
| Over 161.5 | 93.1% | 1.09 | 1.09 | - | - | - | - | +7.0pp | Won |
| Over 156.5 | 96.3% | 1.04 | 1.04 | - | - | - | - | +6.9pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix over 69.5 | 98.8% | 1.01 | 1.01 | - | - | - | - | +6.6pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks over 87.5 | 70.5% | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.38 | - | - | - | +6.6pp | Lost |
| Cheshire Phoenix +21.5 | 96.2% | 1.04 | 1.04 | - | - | - | - | +6.5pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix +8.5 | 76.3% | 1.31 | 1.31 | - | - | - | - | +6.4pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix +9.5 | 79.0% | 1.26 | 1.26 | - | - | - | - | +6.3pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks +23.5 | 97.4% | 1.02 | 1.02 | - | - | - | - | +5.9pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix +11.5 | 83.6% | 1.20 | 1.20 | - | - | - | - | +5.9pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix +16.5 | 91.8% | 1.09 | 1.09 | - | - | - | - | +5.7pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks +18.5 | 94.3% | 1.05 | 1.05 | - | - | - | - | +5.6pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix +7.5 | 73.4% | 1.33 | 1.36 | 1.29 | - | - | - | +5.3pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks +13.5 | 88.1% | 1.12 | 1.12 | - | - | - | - | +5.0pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix +6.5 | 70.3% | 1.39 | 1.42 | 1.40 | 1.35 | - | - | +4.7pp | Won |
| Overtime: no | 94.5% | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.03 | - | - | - | +3.7pp | - |
| Sheffield Sharks +8.5 | 77.4% | 1.25 | 1.26 | 1.25 | - | - | - | +3.6pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks +7.5 | 74.6% | 1.26 | 1.26 | - | - | - | - | +1.6pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks +6.5 | 71.5% | 1.28 | 1.28 | - | - | - | - | -0.2pp | Won |
| Sheffield Sharks under 100.5 | 76.1% | 1.20 | 1.20 | - | - | - | - | -1.7pp | Won |
| Cheshire Phoenix under 99.5 | 73.7% | 1.22 | 1.22 | - | - | - | - | -2.5pp | Won |
| Under 196.5 | 73.8% | 1.18 | 1.18 | - | - | - | - | -5.0pp | Won |
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| Shot type | Attempts per game | Made per game | Accuracy (made ÷ attempts) | League accuracy | Points per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏀🏀 2-pointers | 45.4 | 24.8 | 50.9% | 49.6 | |
| 🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers | 21.1 | 6.4 | 35.0% | 19.2 | |
| 🏀 Free throws | 19.4 | 13.4 | 70.4% | 13.4 |
| Shot type | Attempts per game | Made per game | Accuracy (made ÷ attempts) | League accuracy | Points per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏀🏀 2-pointers | 37.7 | 21.4 | 50.9% | 42.8 | |
| 🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers | 33.7 | 12.8 | 35.0% | 38.4 | |
| 🏀 Free throws | 24.5 | 17.5 | 70.4% | 17.5 |
| Date | Game | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 08/02/26 | Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix | 77-75 |
| 25/01/26 | Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix | 100-103 |
| 30/12/25 | Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix | 101-97 |
| 26/10/25 | Cheshire Phoenix v Sheffield Sharks | 114-95 |
| 12/10/25 | Cheshire Phoenix v Sheffield Sharks | 90-87 |
| 04/05/25 | Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix | 99-82 |
| 02/05/25 | Cheshire Phoenix v Sheffield Sharks | 89-79 |
| 12/03/25 | Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix | 101-82 |
| 16/02/25 | Cheshire Phoenix v Sheffield Sharks | 65-87 |
| 24/01/25 | Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix | 87-85 |
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/26 | A | Surrey 89ers | 81-76 |
| 30/10/26 | A | London Lions | 76-85 |
| 18/10/26 | H | Newcastle Eagles | 81-87 |
| 16/10/26 | A | Caledonia Gladiators | 79-87 |
| 11/10/26 | H | Leicester Riders | 85-75 |
| 27/09/26 | H | Caledonia Gladiators | 98-76 |
| 03/05/26 | H | Leicester Riders | 87-97 |
| 01/05/26 | A | Leicester Riders | 81-78 |
| 26/04/26 | H | Manchester Basketball | 74-82 |
| 21/04/26 | A | Leicester Riders | 85-87 |
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/26 | A | Manchester Basketball | 93-90 OT |
| 30/10/26 | A | Liverpool | 117-108 |
| 25/10/26 | H | Surrey 89ers | 91-107 |
| 18/10/26 | H | London Lions | 83-87 |
| 09/10/26 | A | Manchester Basketball | 105-91 |
| 27/09/26 | H | Leicester Riders | 108-94 |
| 23/09/26 | A | London Lions | 81-91 |
| 20/09/26 | H | Bristol Flyers | 92-101 |
| 17/05/26 | A | London Lions | 81-104 |
| 10/05/26 | H | Manchester Basketball | 123-117 |
| Form | Last 5 | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | WLLLW | 50% |
| Home | WWL | 67% |
| Away | LLW | 33% |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Points / game | 83.3 | 88.0 | 78.7 |
| Allowed / game | 81.0 | 79.3 | 82.7 |
| Point differential | +2.3 | +8.7 | -4.0 |
| Avg total | 164.3 | 167.3 | 161.3 |
| Over 181.75 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Win by 10+ | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Close games (≤5 pts) won | 100% (1) | - | 100% (1) |
| Overtime % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Form | Last 5 | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | WLLWW | 50% |
| Home | LWLL | 25% |
| Away | LWWW | 75% |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Win % | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Points / game | 96.2 | 93.5 | 99.0 |
| Allowed / game | 96.1 | 97.2 | 95.0 |
| Point differential | +0.1 | -3.8 | +4.0 |
| Avg total | 192.4 | 190.8 | 194.0 |
| Over 181.75 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Win by 10+ | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Close games (≤5 pts) won | 50% (2) | 0% (1) | 100% (1) |
| Overtime % | 12% | 0% | 25% |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | Win % | PF/g | PA/g | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 89% | 81.6 | 75.8 | +5.8 | |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 60% | 84.7 | 76.6 | +8.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% | 83.3 | 81.0 | +2.3 | |
| 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50% | 96.2 | 96.1 | +0.1 | |
| 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50% | 77.5 | 77.9 | -0.4 | |
| 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50% | 81.3 | 83.2 | -1.9 | |
| 7 | Caledonia Gladiators | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% | 82.3 | 88.7 | -6.3 |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 43% | 79.1 | 81.9 | -2.7 | |
| 9 | Liverpool | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38% | 79.9 | 83.2 | -3.4 |
| 10 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 12% | 84.2 | 89.4 | -5.1 |
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 11 | 86 | |
| 28 | 9 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 84 |
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