NBL Round 6 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NBL continues in Round 6 with eight games, tipping off with Breakers vs Phoenix on Thursday night in New Zealand.

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

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NBL Round 6 Predictions

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Thursday 24/10/24

5:30pm New Zealand Breakers vs S.E. Melbourne Phoenix @ Wolfbrook Arena

The Breakers went 1-1 last week, and considering their extensive travel schedule, that was a fair effort.

We liked what we saw against the Wildcats at Spark Arena in Auckland, and we expect a similar effort against the Phoenix.

Getting the Breakers at a –4.5 line is better than expected, so include them in NBL multis.

Betting tip: New Zealand Breakers –4.5 @ $1.95

Breakers by 7

7:30pm Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United @ WIN Entertainment Centre

We like what the Hawks are going in 2024, and we expect them to handle Melbourne United with ease on Friday night.

United hasn’t been as impressive as usual, and that’s reflected in betting markets. They are $2.67 with head-to-head markets, which is rare to see.

We’re taking the Hawks to win and cover the –4.5 spread, which is a generous line.

Betting tip: Illawarra Hawks –4.5 @ $1.90

Hawks by 8

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Friday 25/10/24

7:30pm Adelaide 36ers vs Cairns Taipans @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre

After losing three on the bounce, we’re finding it tough to back the Cairns Taipans with any amount of confidence.

The 36ers are playing well with four wins from their last five games, which is why the sportsbook has them heavily favoured to win.

Covering a –6.5 spread isn’t easy, but momentum is with the 36ers, and they should pull away in the second half for a comfortable win.

Betting tip: Adelaide 36ers –6.5 @ $1.90

36ers by 10

9:30pm Perth Wildcats vs Sydney Kings @ RAC Arena

Perth isn’t playing good basketball, and it’s unlikely to have superstar Bryce Cotton in the team against the Kings.

Having lost four of their last five games, times are tough for Perth. It plays at home, but the Kings have bounced back with two wins, and momentum is on their side.

We’re backing another favourite, but we can’t see the Wildcats playing well enough to keep it close.

Betting tip: Sydney Kings –5.5 @ $1.90

Kings by 8

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Saturday 26/10/24

5:30pm S.E. Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks @ John Cain Arena

Despite winning their last game with a new coach, we can’t see the Phoenix making a comeback after a terrible start.

The Hawks, on the other hand, are playing excellent basketball, and they’re starting to look like a title contender.

Winning on the road isn’t easy, but until we see more from the Phoenix, we can’t back them at the +5.5 line.

Betting tip: Illawarra Hawks –5.5 @ $1.90

Hawks by 7

8:00pm Brisbane Bullets vs Tasmania JackJumpers @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

The Bullets have found form with consecutive wins, and now they face a JackJumpers team coming off three consecutive losses.

They looked good when leading the Kings last week, but a second half meltdown resulted in a loss, and they could struggle to beat Brisbane.

There are no odds out yet, but we’re taking Brisbane to win.

Betting tip: Brisbane Bullets

Bullets by 3

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Sunday 27/10/24

2:30pm Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breakers @ Qudos Bank Arena

The Kings look well-placed to beat the Breakers, who won’t appreciate needing to do more travel.

Flying to Sydney isn’t a big trip, compared to coming back from the US, but fatigue could kick in on Sunday, so we’re backing Sydney to win and cover the spread.

It has been playing well enough to hold down the fort at home.

Betting tip: Sydney Kings –5.5 @ $1.90

Kings by 8