NBL Round 7 betting preview, free tips & match predictions

The NBL continues this weekend with five matches of quality Australian basketball. See our match previews and predictions for round seven of the 2023-24 NBL season.

Perth Wildcats vs New Zealand Breakers

Friday, November 10 – 6:30pm AWST – RAC Arena

Following their thrilling overtime win over Melbourne United on Monday night, the Wildcats will be full of confidence as they look to bounce back from their poor start to the season. Facing the ninth-placed Breakers, the Wildcats have a great chance to jump back to an even win-loss record with star guard Bryce Cotton leading the way. The Breakers have three of the top four scorers in the NBL, but vast improvements are needed in their defensive game to pull off an upset in their longest road-trip of the season.
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Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks

Saturday, November 11 – 4:30pm AEST – Cairns Convention Centre

Two sides looking to break losing streaks meet on Saturday afternoon as the Taipans host the Hawks in Cairns. Expecting the return of star guard Patrick Miller, the Taipans will be looking to improve on the offensive end as the worst scoring team in the NBL. On the other hand, the Hawks sit last in the standings as the worst defensive side in the league with just two wins this season. Forward Gary Clark looms as Illawarra’s most dangerous scoring option, as he leads the Hawks in points this season.
Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks betting preview and tips

Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Saturday, November 11 – 7:30pm ACDT – Adelaide Entertainment Centre

After starting the season 0-4, the 36ers have won three of their last five matches. While the new guard pairing of Dejan Vasiljevic and Trey Kell III has led the way on the scoring front, the team still has some concerns defensively. The JackJumpers have slowed after starting the season 3-1, but they still sit comfortably in fourth spot in the NBL standings. Watch out for Tasmania to cause an upset away from home after winning three of the last four matches between these sides.
Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers betting preview and tips

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United

Sunday, November 12 – 2pm AEDT – John Cain Arena

The two Melbourne sides face off on Sunday afternoon in a clash between first and third. The Phoenix have found form after some early-season struggles, winning five of their past six matches. League leaders Melbourne United are also in excellent form, winning eight of their 10 matches so far. After their overtime loss on Monday, United will be keen to bounce back, but they face stiff competition from Phoenix stars Mitch Creek and Alan Williams.

Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets

Sunday, November 12 – 4pm AEDT – Qudos Bank Arena

Wrapping up round seven, the Brisbane Bullets head to Sydney to face the in-form Kings. Coming off two wins in a row, the Kings now sit second in the standings. The Bullets also enter this match with confidence after winning three of their last four matches. Led by the top scorer in the NBL, Nathan Sobey, the Bullets are a dangerous proposition for the Kings this weekend.

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