Saturday night NBL action heads to Adelaide for the second match of a doubleheader as the Adelaide 36ers take on the Tasmania JackJumpers at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The Adelaide 36ers face a tough challenge, missing star imports Kendric Davis and Montrezl Harrell due to suspension. Their absence, along with their significant Plus/Minus impact, will test coach Mike Wells’ strategies in this critical matchup.
The Tasmania JackJumpers enter the game in good form, with recent wins over the Breakers and Bullets. Head coach Scott Roth emphasized in a press conference following the Bullets victory that the team would forgo rest during the break to continue training hard.
After a dramatic week, can the 36ers regroup and find a way to compete? Jarell Martin will need to elevate his performance, while Aussie guard Jason Cadee is expected to log significant minutes to cover for Kendric Davis’ absence.
Here is an Adelaide 36ers vs. Tasmania JackJumpers Prediction for Saturday, November 30, 2024.
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Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Venue – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 6-5 | 5-1 | 1-4 |
| Tasmania | 5-8 | 4-2 | 1-6 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 90.7 | 94.4 | 185.1 |
| Tasmania | 78.9 | 83.5 | 162.4 |
Quick Game Facts
- The JackJumpers have won the first half in each of their last 7 games against the 36ers
- The 36ers have won 10 consecutive games at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- The JackJumpers have lost 6 of their past 7 away matches
Prediction
Both teams enter this clash missing key players, forcing veteran coaches Scott Roth and Mike Wells to make tactical adjustments to cover their absences.
The Adelaide 36ers’ offense typically revolves around Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis, but with both sidelined, the JackJumpers are likely to focus their defensive efforts on Dejan Vasiljevic.
On the other hand, the JackJumpers are without star guard Jordan Crawford but have shown strong form in recent games. Averaging in the high 80s for points over their last three contests, Tasmania will bring confidence into this matchup.
While the 36ers boast a fantastic home record and some of the most passionate fans in the league, it’s tough to see where their scoring will come from in this game.
The JackJumpers should have the edge in this matchup and are well-positioned to secure a win.