NBL Round 17 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NBL tips off this week with Round 17 action, kicking off with Kings vs. Bullets on Friday.

We have NBL betting tips for every game in 2025/26, including this week’s featured games between Wildcats vs. Hawks, United vs. JackJumpers, and 36ers vs. Phoenix.

NBL Round 17 Predictions

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Thursday 15/1/26

The Kings should be far too good for the struggling Bullets, and although the line is –16.5, we can’t see the Bullets firing a shot.

Momentum is with the Kings, who come off back-to-back wins, and playing at RAC Arena won’t do their chances any harm, as Brisbane isn’t in the mood for travel.

Take the line before it keeps moving out.

Kings by 20

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Friday 16/1/26

The Wildcats have the benefit of playing at home this week, and that should be enough to beat the Hawks by a comfortable margin.

Perth is one of the form teams in the NBL after beating the Phoenix easily last week, and that’s an ideal form guide when facing teams going in the other direction.

Include the Wildcats –6.5 in your NBL picks this week.

Wildcats by 8

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Saturday 17/1/26

We have backed the Breakers far too many times this season, and although they come off a win over the Hawks, we’re not impressed.

They have struggled to score points for the most part, which saw them get hammered by the Sydney Kings last week. The 103-62 performance was bad, and the Taipans could capitalise with three consecutive wins.

The $2.23 is a great price for the underdogs.

Taipans by 5

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There is good value with United, who are desperate for success after sliding down the NBL ladder.

They occupied the top spot after starting the season on fire, but the wheels have fallen off. However, a win over the JackJumpers would right the ship for the meantime.

We rate United slightly above Tasmania, and if the likes of Chris Goulding and Milton Doyle get hot, they could put up a big score. Take the odds before late money comes for the always popular team.

United by 4

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Sunday 18/1/26

The 36ers come off a rare loss last week, but they are our best pick to rebound with a win over the Phoenix.

There were big concerns about the Phoenix’s title chances after losing to Perth last week, allowing 107 points in a game where they looked out of sorts. Adelaide could take advantage and put up a big score on Sunday night.

Bryce Cotton is due a big scoring performance, and if he drops anywhere close to 30 points, Adelaide should cruise home and get back its winning ways.

36ers by 8