2026-27 NBL Round 9 Expert Tips & Predictions

NBL Round 9 tips off on Wednesday with a big game between the Phoenix and Hawks in the Ignite Cup. It’s a busy round with nine games on the NBL schedule, featuring some great matchups, including United vs. 36ers, JackJumpers vs. Wildcats, and Kings vs. Taipans.

Wednesday 11/11/26

The switch needs to turn on for the Phoenix sooner rather than later, and they get a good chance to post a win against the Hawks on Wednesday.

They haven’t played well after posting only two wins from their last five games. Their scoring needs to lift to have a chance of being a playoff threat, but scoring against the Hawks isn’t tough, so this is an ideal chance to turn things around.

Take the Phoenix at a -7.5 line.

Phoenix by 10

Read our full Phoenix vs. Hawks match preview here.

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Thursday 12/11/26

United have turned things around nicely with a four-game winning streak, and we’re backing them to make it five on the bounce.

They’re a tough team to beat when they play well, especially with their NBA talent, and although the 36ers are tough to beat at home, they could struggle here.

We’re taking the -4.5 line before money comes for the visitors.

United by 7

Read our full 36ers vs. United match preview here.

There is every reason to be excited about what the JackJumpers are doing, and they could pass another big test on Thursday night.

They have four wins from their last five games, and it’s tough to find any negatives with their roster, so we’re backing them to beat Perth at RAC Arena.

The Wildcats come off four straight losses, so they’re struggling to play their best.

JackJumpers by 5

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Friday 13/11/26

The Breakers are enduring a tough losing streak, but they played well last week when losing only narrowly to the JackJumpers.

Not much needs to change for the Breakers to start winning games, especially with Sam Mennenga playing career-best basketball. That’s a good sign, and playing at home is another positive for this game.

We’re giving them another chance, so take the current odds.

Breakers by 6

Our NBL picks this week include the Kings -6.5 against the Taipans. The Kings have four wins from their last five games, and they have been scoring big totals.

They looked excellent last week, and although covering a -6.5 spread on the road is tough, the Taipans could struggle to keep up offensively.

This will be a good test for Sydney, but they should pass it.  

Kings by 9

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Saturday 14/11/26

United is playing much better than the Phoenix, and we have United scoring a comfortable victory.

It’s hard to know what the Phoenix will do every week, and although they’re a dangerous team when things go well, they lack consistency.

We’re taking the more reliable team, so include United in NBL picks this week.

United by 6

It has been a tough few weeks for the Wildcats, but they play well at home, and they should have enough class to overcome the Hawks.

Depending on how well they play earlier in the week, we expect the Wildcats to be favourites against the Hawks, and they’re worth backing.

They’re two desperate teams, so playing at home could be the biggest factor.

Wildcats by 5

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Sunday 15/11/26

We expect the Kings to be firm favourites on Sunday against the Breakers, and it could be a one-sided win.

We’re backing the Breakers earlier in the week at home, but winning in Sydney is tough, and it could be too tough for the struggling franchise.

Include the Kings in NBL multi bets.

Kings by 8

Winning two road games in a week isn’t easy, but we’re backing the JackJumpers to achieve the feat in Round 9.

They’re playing a good brand of basketball, and with an 8-3 record, they’re one of the best teams in the competition.

Brisbane is also playing well, but we give the edge to the visitors.

JackJumpers by 4

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