We’re certainly into the business end of the NBL26 season now, which means all regular season games have that little bit of extra meaning. There’s still a logjam for spots in the top four and the top six, although a few games in Round 16 will help do some sorting out. We bring you our previews and best bets for all upcoming games for this round below!
NBL26 Round 16 Preview & Betting Tips
Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans
Wednesday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 7), Red Energy Arena
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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks
Thursday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 8), State Basketball Centre
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New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings
Friday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 9), Spark Arena
The first game of Friday night’s NBL26 Round 16 double header sees the New Zealand Breakers host the Sydney Kings in a matchup that shapes as an important one for both sides. The Breakers come in sitting 8th on the ladder at 8-14 and are under pressure to arrest a slide that has seen them lose four of their last five games. Consistency has been a major issue, with their defence struggling to hold up for long stretches and their offence often forced to chase games from behind. With the season entering a critical phase, this looms as another tough assignment against a proven opponent.
Sydney arrive in 4th place at 13-9 and, despite losing their last two games, remain in a far stronger position overall. Those defeats came against the top two teams on the ladder and were both competitive efforts, suggesting their form is still solid. The Kings have already won two of the three meetings between these sides this season and have generally looked more composed at both ends of the floor.
On paper, Sydney are clearly the stronger team and, given their body of work across the season, they look excellent value to get the job done here.
Sydney Kings to Win
$1.82 (2.5 Units)
Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Friday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 9), Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets
Saturday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 10), Cairns Convention Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats
Saturday 8:00pm AEDT (Jan 10), State Basketball Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Illawarra Hawks New Zealand Breakers
Sunday 2:30pm AEDT (Jan 11), WIN Entertainment Centre
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
Sydney Kings vs Melbourne United
Sunday 4:30pm AEDT (Jan 11), Qudos Bank Arena
Preview and betting tips coming soon.
