NBL Round 3 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NBL continues in Round 3 with seven games, tipping off with Adelaide vs S.E. Melbourn on Thursday night.

We have NBL betting tips for every game in 2024, including this weeks’ featured games between the Wildcats vs United and Hawks vs 36ers.

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NBL Round 3 Predictions

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Thursday 3/10/24

7:30pm Adelaide 36ers vs S.E. Melbourne Phoenix @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre

It hasn’t been the start to the year the 36ers were hoping for, but they get a good chance to score their first win of 2024.

After two losses, the 36ers are still favourites to beat the Phoenix, who have three losses on their record, and they looked particularly poor last week.

Covering a –4.5 spread shouldn’t be too difficult for the home team, who deserve some success.

Betting tip: Adelaide 36ers –4.5 @ $1.90

36ers by 8

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Friday 4/10/24

7:30pm Cairns Taipans vs Tasmania JackJumpers @ Cairns Convention Centre

Just when it looks like the Taipans were going to be in for a long year, they pull off an upset win over the 36ers as +7.5 underdogs.

They look to keep that momentum going against the JackJumpers, who lost last week, but they looked good in Week 1.

We’re not surprised to see Tasmania as the $1.48 favourites, and although we liked what the Taipans did in Round 2, they’re not consistent enough to back on a weekly basis.

Betting tip: Tasmania JackJumpers –4.5 @ $1.90

JackJumpers by 7

9:30pm Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United @ RAC Arena

The Wildcats and United suffered losses in Week 2, so an important bounce back effort is important on Friday night in Perth.

We’re inclined to say United has the deeper team, but Perth is so tough to beat at home, and it’s good to see money come for the home side with NBL betting markets.

We’re following the money and backing Bryce Cotton and the Wildcats to clinch a win at home.

Betting tip: Perth Wildcats @ $1.67

Wildcats by 4

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Saturday 5/10/24

5:30pm Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers @ WIN Entertainment Centre

We love what the Hawks have done so far in 2024, and they’re an early NBL title contender if they keep it up.

It has been good to see Tyler Harvey get back to his best after a couple of moderate years, and he’s the difference between the Hawks winning and losing.

They look to take down the 36ers, who play twice in three days, and that could take its toll. Therefore, we’re happy to take the Hawks at –6.5 in what could be a one-sided game at Win Entertainment Centre on Saturday.

Betting tip: Illawarra Hawks –6.5 @ $1.90

Hawks by 10

8:00pm Brisbane Bullets vs Sydney Kings @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

There has been plenty of smack talk by some teams about the Sydney Kings, but despite losing to the Hawks last week, they’re still a title contender.

They’re certainly better than the winless Brisbane Bullets, who haven’t fired a shot in two losses, and we can’t see them firing against the Kings.

It should be one-sided, and it will go in favour of the visitors.

Betting tip: Sydney Kings –6.5 @ $1.90

Kings by 9

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Sunday 6/10/24

2:30pm Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans @ John Cain Arena

United is the better team in this matchup, and that’s reflected in betting markets with Melbourne favoured at $1.26.

We can’t see the Taipans being much of a threat, and although they looked good beating the 36ers, this is another level altogether.

Covering a –8.5 spread isn’t easy, even for the best NBL teams, but we can’t put our hard-earned money on the Taipans on the road.

Betting tip: Melbourne United –8.5 @ $1.90

United by 11

4:30pm Tasmania JackJumpers vs Perth Wildcats @ MyState Bank Arena

We enjoy backing the JackJumpers at home, and although beating the Wildcats is easier said than done, we’re happy to take the risk.

We’re not the only ones thinking Tasmania can hold down the fort at home, with the JackJumpers trading at $1.68 to win outright.

It’s a fair price from bookmakers, so include them in NBL multis.

Betting tip: Tasmania JackJumpers @ $1.68

JackJumpers by 5

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