NBL Round 11 preview, tips & betting predictions

The NBL continues this week with seven matches of top-shelf Australian basketball action. See our free betting tips and predictions for round 11 of the 2023-24 NBL season.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United

Thursday, December 14 – 7:30pm AEDT – John Cain Arena

A Melbourne derby kicks off round 11 as the first-placed United take on the third-placed Phoenix in what promises to be an exciting clash between contrasting play styles. United are known for their quick ball movement to find the open shooter, whereas the Phoenix score plenty of points in the paint with their quality forwards. United have won the past four matches between the sides and come in as favourites once again.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United betting preview and tips

Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers

Friday, December 15 – 6:30pm AEST – Cairns Convention Centre

Sitting on the border of a finals position, the Cairns Taipans welcome the NZ Breakers this weekend. Winning two of their last three matches, the Taipans are looking to make a mid-season resurgence led by the exciting Patrick Miller. The Breakers sit in ninth spot having lost three of their last four matches and are looking for a miracle to make the finals.

Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers betting preview and tips

Perth Wildcats vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Friday, December 15 – 6:30pm AWST – RAC Arena

After winning five matches in a row, the Wildcats’ winning streak finally came to an end last weekend as they went down to the Illawarra Hawks. This Friday they face another challenge, welcoming a red-hot JackJumpers side that has won five of its past six matches. Look for the Wildcats to get their season back on track in what should be a close matchup.

Perth Wildcats vs Tasmania JackJumpers betting preview & tips

Perth Wildcats vs Tasmania JackJumpers betting preview and tips

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks

Saturday, December 16 – 5:30pm AEDT – Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium

Following their impressive win over the Wildcats last weekend, the Illawarra Hawks will be full of confidence as they travel to face the Phoenix. In their second match of the week, the Phoenix have a quick turnaround and will need to be wary of the dangerous Hawks. Despite this, the Hawks are the lowest-scoring team in the NBL and will need to drastically improve on the offensive end to threaten here.

Melbourne United vs Adelaide 36ers

Saturday, December 16 – 8pm AEDT – John Cain Arena

The Adelaide 36ers need a rapid change of fortune if they are going to turn their season around. Sitting in last place, the 36ers have lost their last three matches by an average of 21 points and face another challenge this week as they travel to Melbourne to face the league leaders. Playing their second match of the weekend, United should be confident of a result.

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Sydney Kings

Sunday, December 17 – 2pm AEDT – MyState Bank Arena

The Sydney Kings have tumbled down the standings with three losses in their past four matches. Facing the in-form JackJumpers this weekend, the Kings need a much-improved defensive effort after conceding over 100 points in each of their last three losses. Making the trip back from Perth for their second match of the weekend, the Tasmanian side will need to be wary of the Kings, who remain the top offensive team in the NBL.

Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans

Sunday, December 17 – 3pm AEST – Nissan Arena

In the final match of round 11, the two Queensland sides face off in what should be an exciting clash between two finals chances. The Bullets will be keen to bounce back from their disappointing 35-point loss to Melbourne United last week, while the Taipans will be hoping to continue their promising recent form. The previous two matches between the sides this season have both been within five points, so expect another close contest.

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