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Thursday night NBL action heats up in Round 4 of the NBL26 Season, as the Adelaide 36ers host the Tasmania JackJumpers at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The 36ers have started their campaign in style with strong wins over the Brisbane Bullets and a dominant 110-79 victory against the Cairns Taipans last weekend. Star import Bryce Cotton has been sensational, averaging 33.5 points and 6.5 assists per game to start the season — much to the delight of coach Mike Wells, who has his team playing fast and confident basketball.
Tasmania, on the other hand, have bounced back impressively after their opening night loss to Melbourne United. The JackJumpers have now strung together three straight wins, showcasing their trademark defensive discipline and teamwork that have made them one of the toughest units in the league.
Will the Adelaide 36ers be too strong on their home floor, or will the Tasmania JackJumpers bring their defence and get the win?
Here is an Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers Prediction for Thursday, October 9th 2025.
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Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Venue – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tip Off – 6.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Tasmania | 3-1 | 0-1 | 3-0 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 98.5 | 79.5 | 178 |
| Tasmania | 83.5 | 82 | 165.5 |
Quick Game Facts
- Tasmania has dominated this matchup, winning six of its last seven games against Adelaide.
- Three 36ers players drained four three-pointers each in their last outing — the first time an Adelaide team has achieved that since December 22, 2007.
- Heading into Round 4, Tasmania sits tied for second in the league for fewest opponent three-point attempts allowed per game (26.5), showcasing their disciplined perimeter defence.
Quick Player Facts – Adelaide 36ers
- Heading into Round 4, Bryce Cotton leads all qualified players in scoring, averaging an impressive 33.5 points per game to start the season.
Quick Player Facts – Tasmania JackJumpers
- Josh Bannan pulled down a career-high 15 rebounds in his last outing, showcasing his growing presence on the glass.
Prediction
The Adelaide 36ers are back on their home floor, and when Bryce Cotton is locked in, he’s almost impossible to guard. Tasmania’s defence is elite and should keep things close, but coach Mike Wells has clearly given the green light for the five-time NBL MVP to take over. If Cotton catches fire, it could be lights out for the JackJumpers.
Prediction – Adelaide 36ers (Win)
The JackJumpers make the game tight and difficult to score buckets. The last 4 games between these two sides has a Game Total Average of just 162.5 points. This could be another tight defensive matchup.