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NBL26 Round 5 Predictions & Tips

October 15th 2025, 2:48pm, By: Jake Smit

NBL26 Betting Tips

Round 5 in NBL26 is another big one with nine games on the schedule between Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon. There are double-headers everywhere you look and we have you covered with our best bets for all games. 

Last round we went 4-4 with our tips to take us to 13-10 +3.63 Units for the season. Let’s see if we can build on our season with a big Round 5! 

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NBL26 Round 5 Preview & Betting Tips 

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Sydney Kings 

Wednesday 7:30pm AEDT (Oct 15), MyState Bank Arena 

Click here for our full game preview and best bet!

 

Perth Wildcats vs Brisbane Bullets 

Wednesday 9:30pm AEDT (Oct 15), RAC Arena 

The Wildcats are beginning to hit their stride after a slow start, improving to 3-1 with three straight victories. Their latest win came in a gritty 80-77 result over the Taipans in Cairns, where Dylan Windler was superb while others struggled to find their range. Despite an off night offensively, Perth’s defensive composure and late-game poise once again proved decisive, continuing their reputation as one of the league’s toughest road teams.

The Bullets, on the other hand, have slumped to 1-4 after dropping four in a row, including a heavy 27-point defeat to the Hawks last round. Their offensive rhythm has vanished, with poor shooting and turnovers costing them repeatedly. Perth has dominated the recent matchups, winning the last two encounters by 20 or more points. With both sides far from fluent on the offensive end, the most logical play for this clash looks to be under 182.5 total points.

Under 182.5 Points

$1.90 (1 Unit)

 

Adelaide 36ers vs South East Melbourne Phoenix 

Thursday 7:30pm AEDT (Oct 16), Adelaide Entertainment Centre 

Click here for our full game preview and best bet!

 

New Zealand Breakers vs Tasmania JackJumpers 

Friday 5:30pm AEDT (Oct 17), Spark Arena 

Preview and best bet coming soon. 

 

Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United 

Friday 7:30pm AEDT (Oct 17), Brisbane Entertainment Centre 

Preview and best bet coming soon. 

 

Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers 

Saturday 5:30pm AEDT (Oct 18), Cairns Convention Centre 

Preview and best bet coming soon. 

 

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks 

Saturday 8:00pm AEDT (Oct 18), John Cain Arena 

Preview and best bet coming soon. 

 

Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers 

Sunday 2:30pm AEDT (Oct 19), John Cain Arena 

Preview and best bet coming soon. 

 

Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats 

Sunday 4:30pm AEDT (Oct 19), Qudos Bank Arena 

Preview and best bet coming soon. 

Based on the South-West coast of Victoria, Jake has been an avid sports fanatic since he could walk. Aussie Rules, basketball, and soccer are his main three loves, but he's also got a soft spot for countless other sports.

Besides being a major contributor to our sports and fantasy content since 2017, Jake is our Content Manager & Editor and helps to plan and coordinate our team of writers every week. He's also one of the unlucky ones that is a keen Port Adelaide and Phoenix Suns fan, so go easy on him.

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