The following are previews with betting tips for Round 13 of the 2019/20 NBL season.
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Thursday, December 26
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Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans7:30pm AEDT |
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Last Round- Melbourne are currently 3rd with a record of 10W’s and 7L’s. Their last game saw them upset the Wildcats, 87-74 in Perth. Their key Q was the 3rd, which they won 22-14. Long had 23PTS, 13REB, 1AST, 3STL and 1BL in what was a monster performance from the big man. Melo had 23PTS, 3REB and 6AST. Barlow had three from behind the arc as he had 11PTS, 5REB, 1AST and 1STL.
Cairns are currently 4th as they occupy a 8W’s and 9L’s record for this season. Their last match saw them beat Adelaide by eight at home, 94-86. Their key Q was the 1st, which they won convincingly, 31-17. That set them on the tone for the rest of the much needed victorious effort. Newbill had 26PTS, 4REB, 5AST and 1STL. Oliver had 21PTS, 15REB, 2STL and an absolutely ferocious 5BLK!!! Deng made five shots en route to 13PTS, 4REB and 3AST.
Key Battle- Trimble vs Machado. These two Guards are lighting up the NBL at the moment. What better individual battle to watch?
Betting tip: Pick Melbourne to win at $1.50 (BetEasy)
Friday, December 27
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Brisbane Bullets v New Zealand Breakers7:30pm AEDT |
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Last Round- Brisbane wowed and Brisbane shocked, as they caused absolute chaos in their tight 87-80 victory over Sydney last round. This was their 7th win of the season and in turn, leaves them in 7th place. They are only a win of a finals spot now. Their key Q for them was the 2nd, they won that 27-16. Magnay had 23PTS, 14REB, 1AST, 1STL and 2BL. Patterson had 15PTS and 3AST as he converted three from three-point range. Sobey had 12PTS, 5REB, 3AST and 1STL. Cadee also had 8PTS + 4AST against his old side, among his other stats.
With the clock winding down, who else but Scotty Hopson to hit the insane winner for NZ??? He was absolutely clutch in his sides two-point, 91-89 win over the Hawks last round. The much-needed win leaves NZ currently occupying 8th spot with six wins to their name. But now they’re only two wins of an improbable finals berth. Their key Q was the 1st, which they won 23-17. Hopson had 21PTS, 8REB and 5AST. Henry had 21PTS, 2REB, 5AST and 3STL. Loe had 13PTS, 2REB, 1AST and 1BL.
Key Battle- Patterson vs Hopson. These two star players both play for bad teams. However, both can individually define the outcome of a game of their own doings. They’ll keep this match competitive for their two sides respectively.
Betting tip: Pick Brisbane to win at $1.55 (UniBet, BetEasy)
Saturday, December 28
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Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats5:30pm AEDT |
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Last Round- Sydney are 1st with a record of 13W’s and 10L’s. This comes after their 110-98 victory over SEM last round. The key Q for Sydney was the 2nd, which they won 30-20. Of the starters, both Newley with 16PTS and Tate with 14 scored in double-figures. But it was their bench players who won them this one. Among Cooks other stats he had 9PTS and 9REB. Kickert had 18PTS, 2REB and 1AST as he went a perfect 4/4 from deep. Taylor had 15PTS, 1REB, 1AST and 1STL. Bruce had 12PTS, 2REB and a nice 5AST.
Perth are currently 2nd with a record of 12W’S and 6L’s next to their name. Their last game was an upset 87-74 defeat to Melbourne. Them losing the 3rd Q 22-14 was crucial in the context of them being defeated. Cotton had 15PTS, 2REB, 3AST and 3STL. White had 14PTS, 2REB and 3AST. He converted 66.7% of his two-point attempts. Kay had 11PTS, 5REB, 2AST and 2STL. He on the other-hand, shot a terrible 30% on his two-point attempts.
Key Battle- Ware vs Cotton. Two of the best PG’s go head-to-head in this top of the table clash. This is surely a game you won’t want to miss!!!
Betting tip: Pick the Kings to win at $1.72 (SportsBet)
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S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks |
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Last Round- SEM found it tough playing away from home last round as they went down to the ladder-leading Kings 110-98. SEM put a ounce of respectability back on the score-line as they won the 4th, 27-22. The result leaves them in 6th, one win of a finals spot. Roberson had 25PTS, 1REB and 5AST. Adnam went wild against his ex-team posting stats of 24PTS, 1REB, 5AST and 1STL. Creek had 16PTS, 12REB, 2AST and 3STL.
Hopson broke the Hawks hearts last round as he hit the late shot to hand them a 91-89 defeat. The Hawks are currently rooted at the bottom of the table with a disappointing 12 losses from 16 match’s played. Crucially for Illawarra, they lost Q1 23-17. Blanchfield had 19PTS, 3REB, 1STL and 1BL. Ogilvy had 18PTS, 7REB and 1AST. He shot a pretty damn solid 9/15 from the floor. Naar had 17PTS, 2REB, 8AST and 1STL.
Key Battle- Roberson vs Dech. Neither are the star players of their teams, but both are very good shooters. When they’re on, oh boy are they on! They’ll both make solid if not great contributions to their sides in this one.
Betting tip: Pick SEM to win at $1.33 (Bet365, BlueBet, UniBet)
Sunday, December 29
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Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers3pm AEDT |
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Last Round- Adelaide are currently 5th with a record of 8W’s and 9L’s on the season. Their last match was a poor 94-86 defeat against Cairns. The 1st Q saw them lose by 14 points, 31-17. Randle had 19PTS, 5REB and 7AST. Kyei had 15PTS, 6REB, 1AST, 1STL and 1BL. Johnson had 15PTS, 8REB, 3AST and 1BL. He went 3/4 from deep. Of the bench Girffin scored 11 + 11REB. And McVeigh had 10 + 2REB.
The Breakers through 16 match’s played have 6W’s and 10L’s. However, they seemed to have turned around their season as of late and are edging closer and closer to a shock finals berth. They opened last round with a 90-84 victory over SEM. They crucially won Q3, 26-19. Hopson had 24PTS, 9REB, 3AST and 1BL. Henry had 17PTS, 2REB, 4AST and 1STL. Abercrombie had 15PTS, 1REB, 1AST and 1STL. He shot a very nice 6/9 from the court.
What Should Happen- Johnson vs Abercrombie. Two frustratingly inconsistent players. Two players who are both also crucial to their sides pursuit of W’s. They polarize opinions, but they’ll need to be good on the court to give their side a chance of a victory in this encounter.
Betting tip: Pick Adelaide to win at $1.50 (BlueBet, Bet365, UniBet)
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Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets5pm AEDT |
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Last Round- Melbourne are currently 3rd with a record of 10W’s and 7L’s. Their last game saw them upset the Wildcats, 87-74 in Perth. Their key Q was the 3rd, which they won 22-14. Long had 23PTS, 13REB, 1AST, 3STL and 1BL in what was a monster performance from the big man. Melo had 23PTS, 3REB and 6AST. Barlow had three from behind the arc as he had 11PTS, 5REB, 1AST and 1STL.
Brisbane wowed and Brisbane shocked, as they caused absolute chaos in their tight 87-80 victory over Sydney last round. This was their 7th win of the season and in turn, leaves them in 7th place. They are only a win of a finals spot now. Their key Q for them was the 2nd, they won that 27-16. Magnay had 23PTS, 14REB, 1AST, 1STL and 2BL. Patterson had 15PTS and 3AST as he converted three from three-point range. Sobey had 12PTS, 5REB, 3AST and 1STL. Cadee also had 8PTS + 4AST against his old side, among his other stats.
Key Battle- Barlow vs Braun. Barlow’s been quite a handy contributor to Melbourne this season. Braun on the other-hand has been, well, Bullets fans aren’t happy with him that’s for sure. But Brisbane need their best, marquee men to step up and he is one of them. Only time will tell though. Barlow’s good for a decent effort though.
Betting tip: Pick Melbourne to win at $1.40 (Bet365)
Tuesday, December 31
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Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings5:30pm AEDT |
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Last Round- The Hawks are 9th currently. They have scored 1384 and conceded 1502 points in their so far disastrous season. They did however get some positive news when they beat Adelaide 93-84 last round. The key Q for them was the 2nd, they won that 30-19. Dech had 18PTS, 2REB, 2AST and 2STL. Coenraad had 14PTS, 4REB, 3AST and 1BL. Blanchfield made three from deep as he had 10PTS, 6REB, 3AST and 3STL.
The Kings are 1st currently. They have scored 1610 and conceded 1505 points so far throughout this campaign. Their first game of the round however was a poor effort in their 87-80 loss to Brisbane. Brisbane winning Q2 27-16 was massive in the Kings defeat. Ware had 26PTS, 5REB and 3AST. Tate had 13PTS, 4REB, 2AST, 3STL and 1BL. Kickert had 12PTS and 3REB.
What Should Happen- Blanchfield vs Newley. Both can score large amounts of PPG. Both are Forwards and at various points should be matched up on one another. Whether they”re hot or cold will be an interesting factor to look out for in this game.
Betting tip: Pick Sydney to win at $1.28 (BlueBet)
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Cairns Taipans v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix |
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Last Round- Cairns are currently 4th as they occupy a 8W’s and 9L’s record for this season. Their last match saw them beat Adelaide by eight at home, 94-86. Their key Q was the 1st, which they won convincingly, 31-17. That set them on the tone for the rest of the much needed victorious effort. Newbill had 26PTS, 4REB, 5AST and 1STL. Oliver had 21PTS, 15REB, 2STL and an absolutely ferocious 5BLK!!! Deng made five shots en route to 13PTS, 4REB and 3AST.
SEM are currently 6th with 7W’s and 9L’s on the season. They lost the opening game of last round 90-84 to NZ as they went down in a close loss. Them losing Q3 26-19 was big in the context of the match. Creek had 24PTS, 3REB, 2AST and 1BL. Roberson had 13PTS, 2REB, 7AST and 1STL. Magden shot a terrible 1/5 from beyond the arc as he had 11PTS, 7REB and 2AST. Wesley had 10PTS and Adnam had 8PTS of the pine. Adnam also hit 3/4 of those shots and had a steal next to his name among his other stats.
What Should Happen- Deng vs Creek. Deng’s been having a breakout season for the over-performing Taipans. Creek’s been something truly special. Will be a great match-up.
Betting tip: Pick SEM to win at $2.33 (BlueBet)
Wednesday, January 1
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Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats5:30pm AEDT |
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Last Round- The 36ers opening game of the round was a disappointing 93-84 loss to the last-placed Hawks. Critical to the game, they lost Q2 30-19 to the struggling side. Randle led the way for the losing side with 26PTS, 6AST nad 1STL. Johnson had 19TS, 4REB and 1BL. He hit a nifty 3/5 from behind the arc. Both Griffin and McVeigh had 9PTS each. Griffin also had 10REB, 3AST, 1STL and 1BL.
Perth are currently 2nd with a record of 12W’S and 6L’s next to their name. Their last game was an upset 87-74 defeat to Melbourne. Them losing the 3rd Q 22-14 was crucial in the context of them being defeated. Cotton had 15PTS, 2REB, 3AST and 3STL. White had 14PTS, 2REB and 3AST. He converted 66.7% of his two-point attempts. Kay had 11PTS, 5REB, 2AST and 2STL. He on the other-hand, shot a terrible 30% on his two-point attempts.
What Should Happen- Randle vs Cotton. Randle’s a star. So is Cotton. What’s not to love about this.
Betting tip: Pick Perth to win at $1.71 (Sportsbet)
Best Bet of the Round
Pick Sydney to win at $1.28 (BlueBet) vs the Hawks