The NBL26 Championship Series returns to Qudos Bank Arena this Sunday afternoon as the Sydney Kings host the Adelaide 36ers in a crucial Game 3. With the series locked at one win apiece after an unforgettable finish in South Australia, both teams are desperate to take a series lead. Get our full preview and best bet below.
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction and Betting Tips: NBL26 Championship Series Game 3
Adelaide flipped the script on Friday night with a breathtaking 91 to 89 victory to level the series. After trailing by 14 points in the third quarter, the 36ers stormed back behind a massive game from Bryce Cotton. The superstar guard finished with a game high 28 points and secured the win with a stunning coast to coast layup over Torrey Craig as time expired. That final play sparked wild scenes and a heated post game exchange with Kendric Davis.
Adelaide will carry immense belief into this clash after proving they can match the Kings physically. The 36ers found crucial contributions from their role players in Game 2, and Isaac Humphries anchored the defence with an incredible six blocks in just 20 minutes of action. Head coach Mike Wells made brilliant tactical adjustments, and if Adelaide can continue to get to the free throw line and keep Cotton aggressive, they are a massive chance to steal a road win.
Sydney returns home looking to bounce back from a frustrating collapse. While the Kings still hold home court advantage and the memory of their 44 point demolition in Game 1, they need more efficient scoring from their floor general. Davis scored 20 points but shot an abysmal 6 for 25 from the floor. Brian Goorjian will be demanding better execution down the stretch and a return to the relentless interior dominance shown by Xavier Cooks and Tim Soares.
The tension between Cotton and Davis has escalated this series into a genuine heavyweight fight. Back at Qudos Bank Arena, expect the Kings to come out with serious intent and use their size to control the glass once again. While Adelaide showed incredible heart to level the series, Sydney has been the best team all season at responding to adversity. The Kings depth and home crowd should be enough to help them pull away late and take a two games to one series lead.
Sydney Kings -8.5
$1.90 (1 Unit)
36ers vs Kings Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Time: 2:30pm AEDT
Location: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Odds: Kings $1.26 vs 36ers $4.00
Line: Kings -9.5
Points: 190.5
Where to Watch the Kings vs 36ers
You can watch the Kings vs 36ers live and ad-free on Kayo Sports.
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