HoopsFest has come and gone and now we’re back to regular NBL26 home and away season action. Round 18 is the next cab off the rank, and it kicks off on Wednesday night with a double-header. There will be 10 games in total across the round, with the final clash taking place on Monday night. We bring you our betting previews for all Round 18 games below!
NBL26 Round 18 Preview & Betting Tips
Melbourne United vs Brisbane Bullets
Wednesday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 21), Red Energy Arena
Melbourne United return in Round 18 knowing every result now matters. United sit fourth at 16-10, clinging to top-two hopes after last week’s two-point escape against the JackJumpers. That win halted a slide, with Melbourne having dropped eight of their previous ten games and desperately needing momentum at the right time of the season.
They face a Brisbane Bullets side anchored to the bottom of the ladder at 6-20 and deep in a brutal slump. Brisbane have lost six straight and 13 of their past 14, and their task is made even harder by a growing injury list that has stripped away depth and continuity.
United have already beaten the Bullets three times this season, and while each contest was decided by narrow margins, the context is very different now. Melbourne are healthier, more motivated, and far more stable, while Brisbane are simply trying to survive. With finals implications on the line, United should assert control early, win comfortably, and put distance on the scoreboard to cover the -10.5 spread.
Melbourne United –10.5
$1.86 (1.5 Units)
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs New Zealand Breakers
Wednesday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 21), State Basketball Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats
Thursday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 22), Qudos Bank Arena
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans
Thursday 9:30pm AEDT (Jan 22), RAC Arena
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New Zealand Breakers vs Adelaide 36ers
Friday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 23), Spark Arena
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans
Saturday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 24), State Basketball Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Tasmania JackJumpers vs Illawarra Hawks
Saturday 8:00pm AEDT (Jan 24), MyState Bank Arena
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers
Sunday 2:30pm AEDT (Jan 25), Qudos Bank Arena
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United
Sunday 4:30pm AEDT (Jan 25), RAC Arena
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks
Monday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 26), Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
