NBL26 Round 17 Predictions & Tips

January 14^th 2026, 5:59pm, By: Jake Smit

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After a couple of rare days off, the NBL26 season resumes this Thursday with Round 17 which is Hoops Fest – where all 10 teams play in Perth over the weekend. It’s a quieter round than usual with just the five games taking place across four days, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. Here, we bring you our free previews and tips for all upcoming games!

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Thursday 9:30pm AEDT (Jan 15), RAC Arena

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Sunday 2:30pm AEDT (Jan 18), RAC Arena

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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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