Round 17 in the NBL begins on Thursday night in what is the start of HoopsFest – where all 10 teams play at RAC Arena in Perth in the coming days. The Round 17 opener will feature the Sydney Kings and the Brisbane Bullets, which looms as a one-sided affair. We bring you our full betting preview below!
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Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets Prediction & Betting Tips: NBL26 Round 17
The Kings Crown Craig
The Sydney Kings enter Round 17 riding serious momentum as HoopsFest tips off, firmly established as one of the NBL26 title contenders. Sitting third on the ladder at 15–9, the Kings have won eight of their past 10 games and continue to find ways to win even when shorthanded. Last week they were without key contributors Xavier Cooks and Bul Kuol, yet still swept their two-game slate, underlining their depth and defensive identity. Adding further intrigue, Sydney signed NBA veteran Torrey Craig this week as their third import, a move that strengthens their wing rotation and adds postseason experience to an already well-balanced roster.
Bullets Simply Lack Talent
Brisbane’s season, by contrast, has gone off the rails. The Bullets are anchored to the bottom of the ladder at 6–19 and arrive in Perth on a five-game losing streak, having dropped 12 of their past 13 overall. Injuries and roster turnover have stripped this group of reliable scoring options, and consistency has been almost impossible to find. At this stage, Brisbane are playing purely for pride and development, hoping to show some resistance against elite opposition. While effort hasn’t been the issue, the Bullets have simply struggled to match the talent, execution, and two-way balance of the league’s top teams.
Recent H2H History
Recent history offers little encouragement for the Bullets. The Kings have completely dominated the head-to-head matchup this season, winning both meetings comfortably by margins of 37 and 25 points. Those results extended Sydney’s winning streak over Brisbane to five straight games. Sydney’s ability to control tempo, force turnovers, and score in transition has consistently exposed Brisbane’s thin rotation and lack of perimeter defence.
Over or Under? Here’s Our Tip!
From a totals perspective, this matchup profiles as a lower-scoring affair. The under on 182.5 points looks appealing, with the under cashing in four of the past five meetings between these sides. Brisbane’s lack of offensive firepower places heavy pressure on their shooting efficiency, and unless the Bullets produce a rare hot night from deep, it’s difficult to see them pushing the pace. Sydney, meanwhile, is comfortable grinding teams down defensively, especially when protecting a lead.
Under 182.5 Points
$1.90 (1 Unit)
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Kings vs Bullets Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Location: RAC Arena, Perth
Odds: Kings $1.08 vs Bullets $8.00
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