Townsville Flames vs Southern District Spartans Prediction 24 July 2026

The Townsville Flames head into the playoffs in excellent form, having won four of their last five regular-season games. In their most recent outings, they defeated the Logan Thunder (91–84), Mackay Meteorettes (88–78), and Ipswich Force (97–59), with their only defeat coming against Rockhampton (80–83). The Flames finished the regular season in fourth place, winning 11 of their 16 games.

The Southern District Spartans have been less consistent, alternating strong performances with defensive lapses. In their recent games, they recorded victories over the Brisbane Capitals (83–75) and Sunshine Coast Phoenix (96–74), but suffered defeats to Cairns (79–86) and the Logan Thunder (71–91). The Spartans ended the regular season in sixth place with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses.

In the only head-to-head meeting between these teams this season, the Townsville Flames cruised to a dominant 104–69 road victory, showcasing complete offensive superiority. The Spartans have consistently struggled defensively against disciplined, high-scoring opponents. Considering the home-court advantage and the Flames' dominance in the previous meeting, a Townsville victory appears to be the most logical outcome.

Townsville Flames to Win 2.17