The NBL tips off this week for Round 5 action, kicking off with the JackJumpers vs. Kings on Wednesday night.
We have NBL betting tips for every game in 2025/26, including this week’s featured games between the 36ers vs. Phoenix and Kings vs. Wildcats.
NBL Round 5 Predictions
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Wednesday 15/10/25
The JackJumpers had every chance to beat Adelaide last week, but they’re not firing on all cylinders to start the year.
The same goes for the Kings, but they looked mightily impressive when beating Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers last week. That was a game that could see them go to another level, so they should handle Tasmania.
Take the $1.71 before money comes for them.
Kings by 5
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It’s always tough to bet against the Wildcats playing at home, so we’re not going to. They should have too much firepower for the inconsistent Bullets, who are lacking a bit of depth.
We were impressed with the way the Wildcats dug deep to beat the Taipans in Round 4, and they’re one of the best-coached teams in the NBL.
Covering a –7.5 line isn’t easy, but they should pull out all the stops.
Wildcats by 10
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Thursday 16/10/25
We’re snapping up the value with the Phoenix at $2.50, following a tidy start to the 2025/26 NBL season.
They have two wins from three games, and although Adelaide has three wins from four games, it was hammered by the Sydney Kings last week in a one-sided affair.
That’s not a good sign, so we’re backing the underdogs to win.
Phoenix by 4
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Friday 17/10/25
Despite owing just one win this season, the Breakers have started to play better, and we like backing them at Spark Arena.
They only need to knock down their outside shots to have any chance, and that’s what they did when notching their only win of the season.
The JackJumpers aren’t a polished product, so the $2.30 odds for the Breakers are ideal.
Breakers by 4
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United are the best team in the NBL, and we expect their winning run to continue Friday night against the Bullets.
The Bullets started the year well, but after four consecutive losses, we can’t back them with any amount of confidence, especially against a team like United.
Covering the spread on the road shouldn’t be too hard for a team packed with elite scorers.
United by 13
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Saturday 18/10/25
The Taipans come off three consecutive losses, but they had every chance to beat Perth last week.
If they play a similar style of basketball against the 36ers, they could spring an upset with the advantage of playing at home.
Money has come for the Taipans, which adds to our confidence.
Taipans by 3
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The Hawks come into this game fresh after scoring their first win of the season, and they could steal a win against the Phoenix.
Tyler Harvey is one of the better offensive players in the NBL, and with their interior defence bolstered by JaVale McGee, they have enough to keep winning games.
Include the $1.80 in your NBL multis this week.
Hawks by 5
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Sunday 19/10/25
United have dominated the recent matchup against the Breakers, and it should be another successful week for Melbourne.
We can’t see the Breakers keeping up with United’s elite scoring prowess, and they could get blown off the court in the opening half.
Punters should expect one-way traffic on Sunday afternoon.
United by 12
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It could be an important week for the Kings, and they could make their way up the NBL leaderboard with a couple of wins.
It won’t be an easy game against the Wildcats, who are tough to beat, but playing at home should help the Kings establish a big enough lead to hold on.
The odds are generous enough to include in NBL picks.
Kings by 6
