NBL24 Round 2 betting preview, tips & odds – October 5-8, 2023

The first round of the NBL24 season delivered with true contenders showing the potency they have on both ends of the court, while the pretenders are already beginning to show their hands as we head into round two.

New Zealand Breakers vs Brisbane Bullets

Thursday, October 5 – Spark Arena (9:30pm NZDT)

With the NZ Breakers at home and the strength of their squad, BoomBet has placed them as -256.41 favourites in this clash.

Although the Bullets are coming off a convincing win, there were worrying signs with feeding the ball that will need to be corrected for them to beat the Breakers.

New Zealand Breakers vs Brisbane Bullets betting preview and tips

Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

Thursday, October 5 – Cairns Convention Centre (6:30pm AEST)

The Cairns Taipans lost their opening game against the Breakers 98-87, and even with home-court advantage, they will need to improve if they are going to defeat the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

SEM went down 82-67 in the season opener against cross-city rivals Melbourne United but bounced back with a 110-99 win over the Perth Wildcats, and as -172.41 favourites with online bookmakers, the Phoenix should take this game.

Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix betting preview and tips

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Sydney Kings

Friday, October 6 – MyState Bank Arena (7:30pm AEDT)

The Tasmania JackJumpers lost to the Perth Wildcats by single digits in a high-scoring match and will need to work on their defence if they want to secure their first win of the season.

The Kings looked very strong in their opener against the Illawarra Hawks and will look to continue their form with another win on the road.

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Sydney Kings betting preview and tips

Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers

Friday, October 6 – RAC Arena (6:30pm AWST)

After going down to a hot Phoenix side last Sunday, the Perth Wildcats will not be taking the loss here as -666.67 favourites with top basketball betting sites. The home crowd in Perth is a huge factor, as seen in their season-opening win over Tasmania.

The Adelaide 36ers head into round two with two losses against the Bullets and United. That form will need to change if they don’t want Perth to put double digits on them.

Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers betting preview and tips

Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

Saturday, October 7 – WIN Entertainment Centre (5:30pm AEDT)

The Hawks have been given a terrible opening draw; they were defeated by the Sydney Kings, going down 96-81, and are now set to face the SEM Phoenix for their second game.

South East Melbourne will be hoping to come into this game with two wins under their belt and will look to continue that streak with another big victory.

Illawarra Hawks vs SE Melbourne Phoenix betting preview and tips

Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans

Saturday, October 7 – Nissan Arena (7pm AEST)

The Brisbane Bullets have undergone a clean-out of their entire association, with a new coach, a new CEO and new key pieces – including a shiny new point guard in Isaac White to replace league veteran Jason Cadee.

It is always a great clash when the Taipans come to town, but probability shows that Cairns will most likely be heading into this match with two losses under their belt and will be heading home with three to start their season.

Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans betting preview and tips

Melbourne United vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Sunday, October 8 – John Cain Arena (2pm AEDT)

It will be hard to go past the Melbourne United squad, armed with a strong Matt Dellavedova, former Wildcats gun Luke Travers, defensive weapon Ariel Hukporti, and captain Chris Goulding in his ninth season.

The Tasmania JackJumpers will be travelling up after facing one of the title contenders two days prior, so they will need a lot of things to go right if they are to secure a win this matchup.

Melbourne United vs Tasmania JackJumpers betting preview and tips

Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers

Sunday, October 8 – Qudos Bank Arena (4pm AEDT)

The Sydney Kings will have a point to prove in their first home game of the season, so expect them to open at the shortest odds for the round and show why they are a +250 title chance with Neds.

This Adelaide 36ers side is struggling to find its identity and lost both games in the first round, and their form will need to change significantly if they don’t want to head into round three with four losses under their belt.

Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers betting preview and tips

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