NBL Round 6 preview & betting tips

The NBL continues this weekend with eight matches of top-quality Australian basketball scheduled. See our top betting tips for round six of the 2023-24 NBL season.

Brisbane Bullets vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

Thursday, November 2 – 6:30pm AEST – Nissan Arena

The red-hot SEM Phoenix travel up to Brisbane on Thursday night as they look to extend their four-match winning streak. Led by the star pairing of Mitch Creek and Alan Williams, the Phoenix have been excellent offensively so far this season. The Bullets have recovered well from a five-match losing streak, winning their last two matches to bring themselves back to an even record on the year. Coming in as underdogs, Brisbane will be looking for guard Nathan Sobey as their main scoring option.

Brisbane Bullets vs SE Melbourne Phoenix betting preview and tips

New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans

Friday, November 3 – 7:30pm NZDT – Wolfbrook Arena

The Breakers will be looking to jump off the bottom of the ladder on Friday as they host an in-form Cairns side that has won three of its last four matches. With Taipans leading scorer Patrick Miller suffering an injury last weekend, expect much more of a team effort on the offensive end. Breakers pair Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Zylan Cheatham both rank in the top six in scoring this season, but the NZ side has struggled in defence.

New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans betting preview and tips

Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings

Friday, November 3 – 7:30pm AEDT – WIN Entertainment Centre

After losing four of their last five matches, the Hawks will be looking to change their fortunes as they welcome the Kings. Led by MVP candidate Jaylen Adams, Sydney have been good without being excellent so far in their title defence. After beating the Hawks back in round one, the Kings will be confident of a result once again.

Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings betting preview and tips

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Brisbane Bullets

Saturday, November 4 – 5:30pm AEDT – Silverdome

Coming off a short turnaround, the Bullets travel down to Tasmania to take on the JackJumpers on Saturday afternoon. After beating the Tasmanian side last Sunday, the Bullets will be confident they can produce a result once again. But with the home court and the excellent form of Jordan Crawford and Milton Doyle, the JackJumpers will be hoping to take advantage of playing just the sole match this weekend.

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Brisbane Bullets betting preview and tips

Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers

Saturday, November 4 – 5pm AWST – RAC Arena

Combining for just five wins from their 15 matches so far, the Wildcats and 36ers are both in dire need of a win as they look to salvage their season. The Wildcats will be looking for star guard Bryce Cotton to improve after his poor start to the campaign. Perth won the previous encounter between these sides back in round two and will be confident in doing so again at home.

Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers betting preview and tips

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans

Sunday, November 5 – 2pm AEDT – John Cain Arena

Respectively placed second and third on the NBL ladder at the moment, this should be an exciting clash between two confident sides. With both teams playing their second match of the weekend, they may look to rotate their lineups. It will be a big day for the Cairns forwards as they look to limit the impact of Alan Williams, the league’s leading rebounder. After the Taipans won the previous meeting at home in round three, the Phoenix will be out for revenge on Sunday.

Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breakers

Sunday, November 5 – 4pm AEDT – Qudos Bank Arena

After playing on Friday, the Breakers make the trip to Sydney to face the Kings on Sunday afternoon. Expected to be heavy favourites in the clash, the Kings will be looking to build some momentum into their season. It should be an excellent battle between guards Jaylen Adams and Parker Jackson-Cartwright, with their impact expected to define the result of the match.

Melbourne United vs Perth Wildcats

Monday, November 6 – 7:30pm AEDT – John Cain Arena

First-placed Melbourne United close out round six of the NBL season as they host the Wildcats on Monday night. Boasting an excellent mix of young talent and quality experienced players, United already look like the team to beat this season. Faced with travel and fatigue from playing a few nights earlier, the Wildcats may struggle with this fixture. United will also be confident after beating the Wildcats in Perth back in round three.

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