The NBL tips off this week with Round 12 action, kicking off with the Phoenix vs. JackJumpers on Wednesday night.
We have NBL betting tips for every game in 2025/26, including this week’s featured games between the Hawks vs. Bullets, 36ers vs. United, and Wildcats vs. Kings.
NBL Round 12 Predictions
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Wednesday 10/12/25
The Phoenix are playing much better than the JackJumpers, and playing at home only helps their cause on Wednesday.
Sitting in third place on the NBL ladder, the Phoenix are in a good position for a playoff spot, so they should easily account for the Tasmanian side.
Back the Phoenix to win and cover the spread.
Phoenix by 10
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Thursday 11/12/25
Punters have every right to drop the Hawks based on their recent efforts, but we’re giving the title holders one more chance.
If they can’t put up a big number on the Bullets, there is no hope for their 2025 campaign, which features five wins and 10 losses.
JaVale McGee should dominate in the paint and provide a platform for Tyler Harvey to make some outside shots.
Hawks by 8
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Friday 12/12/25
It’s the marquee game of the week as the 36ers look to cement their spot at the top of the NBL ladder.
It has been a steady rise for Bryce Cotton and the 36ers, who have been given new life with Cotton on the team. He is all they need to beat United, and hand the former table toppers another recent loss.
We are picking Adelaide to come out ahead, so include the 36ers –3.5 in your NBL multi picks.
36ers by 7
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The Wildcats might have two losses from their last three games, but they have played well, and the Kings haven’t been as good recently.
The Kings come off losses to Tasmania and New Zealand, who are near the bottom of the table, so there is trouble going on with Sydney. Looking to take advantage are the Wildcats, who almost pulled off a big comeback win over Adelaide.
Given their respective form, backing the Wildcats is the play.
Wildcats by 6
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Saturday 13/12/25
The Taipans ended their lengthy losing streak with a win last week, and they could use that victory to build some momentum for next year.
It has been another awful year for the North Queenslanders, but beating the JackJumpers is on the cards. Tasmania has lost four of its last five, and this is their second game of the week.
Cairns are fresh, so take the underdog odds.
Cairns by 3
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There is good underdog value with the Breakers, who have quietly made their way up the NBL ladder with seven wins.
From nowhere, the Breakers now have a chance to make the NBL Finals, and although the Phoenix are a better team, we’re starting to see more upset results as the weeks go by.
Given the talent they have, the Breakers shouldn’t be $3.
Breakers by 5
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Sunday 14/12/25
It’s a big week for United and the Kings, who play twice, and it could be bad news for one of these teams.
There is a strong possibility of one of these teams going 0-2 on the week, but we see United getting back to their best at home.
The last few games haven’t been up to their standard, but if Milton Doyle plays well on offence, they should cover the spread.
United by 8
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We don’t see the Bullets firing a shot on Sunday evening, so we’re backing the Wildcats to take care of business.
The Wildcats are a team that could get hot as the NBL Finals approaches, and they have already shown their ability to push good teams to the brink.
Back the visitors in what should be a comfortable win.
Wildcats by 10
