An NBL triple-header for Round 9 on Sunday, January the 30th, and we get to see a few top teams in action.
Melbourne United travel to Adelaide for a matchup with the Adelaide 36ers, the Perth Wildcats tackle the Sydney Kings, and the New Zealand Breakers take on the Tasmania JackJumpers.
The 36ers are in desperate need of a win and come up against a Melbourne United side looking for its 9th consecutive win.
The Sydney Kings have looked out of sorts this season, and far from the championship contenders, many had them projected to be at the season start. They take on a Perth Wildcats side that dusted off the Illawarra Hawks two games in a row.
The Tasmania JackJumpers will come into their clash with the New Zealand Breakers full of confidence after their win over Adelaide. There was nobody more exciting than JackJumpers head coach Scott Roth, but can he back it up for two consecutive wins?
Here are some Australian Basketball Picks, NBL Tips and NBL Predictions for Sunday, January 30th 2022.
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A Star Rating is used to show the confidence level of each Head to Head NBL Match Prediction.
⭐ = A Tough Match to Pick
⭐⭐ = A Decent Chance
⭐⭐⭐ = Should Get the Win
NBL Season Prediction Form
| NBL Tips | Result | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Star ⭐ | 16/24 | 67% |
| 2 Star ⭐⭐ | 12/16 | 75% |
| 3 Star ⭐⭐⭐ | 4/5 | 80% |
| Overall Season Tips | 32/45 | 71% |
Adelaide 36ers vs Melbourne United
Venue – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tip Off – 1pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 3-6 | 2-2 | 1-4 |
| Melbourne | 8-2 | 2-1 | 6-1 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 79.7 | 85.7 | 43.8 | 16.6 | 16.1 |
| Melbourne | 84.8 | 74.2 | 47.8 | 16.9 | 13.8 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 44.1% | 32.8% | 72.0% |
| Melbourne | 43.5% | 34.7% | 70.7% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | D.Johnson 14.6 | C.Bairstow 9.2 | M.McCarron 5.6 |
| Melbourne | C.Goulding 16.3 | J.Lual-Acuil 8.3 | M.Dellavedova 5.4 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Jan, 22 | Adelaide vs Melbourne | 78-97 | (United by 19 Pts) |
| 6th June, 21 | Melbourne vs Adelaide | 102-80 | (United by 22 Pts) |
| 24th April, 21 | Melbourne vs Adelaide | 92-78 | (United by 14 Pts) |
Quick Game Facts
- Melbourne United is on an 8 game winning streak
- The 36ers can’t handle United in the fourth term in recent times. They have lost the last quarter on 10 consecutive occasions against Melbourne
- Melbourne United is playing some defence this season. Their combined Game Total average is just 159 points.
- Melbourne United has won 10 of their last 12 against the Adelaide 36ers
- This is the 7th straight road game for Melbourne United and they have won six straight away from home
Quick Player Facts
- Daniel Johnson has gone cold, scoring 10 points or less in his last 3 matches
- Cam Bairstow has had 10+ Rebounds in 4 of his last 6 matches
- Kai Sotto has scored 12 Points in limited minutes in his last 2 games
- Chris Goulding has hit 3 or more three-point shots in 7 out of 8 games this season
- Joe Lual-Acuil is averaging 16.2 Points and 9.2 Rebounds in his last 5 games
- Matthew Dellavedova has had 4+ Assists in every match this season
- Jack White has had 5+ Rebounds in 6 out of 7 matches since his return
Prediction
Adelaide desperately need Mitch McCarron to suit up for this clash, but even if he does, they have looked out of sorts in recent times. Big man Daniel Johnson can’t get any consistency going and we may see more minutes from Philippine basketball sensation Kai Sotto.
Melbourne United did get out of jail a bit in their win over the Bullets, as Brisbane were throwing up bricks all evening. One thing Melbourne has been solid in in their 8 game winning streak is defence, and they will make it tough for the Adelaide scorers. Melbourne will be tough to beat in Adelaide.
Prediction – Melbourne United (Win) ⭐⭐
Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats
Venue – Qudos Bank Arena
Tip Off – 3pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 4-6 | 4-3 | 0-3 |
| Perth | 7-2 | 4-1 | 3-1 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 79.3 | 82.9 | 44.7 | 15.5 | 13.8 |
| Perth | 88.8 | 79.2 | 43.8 | 17.7 | 11.1 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 39.6% | 30.3% | 75.3% |
| Perth | 44.0% | 33.5% | 75.7% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | J.Adams 17.8 | J.Martin 9.7 | J.Adams 5.4 |
| Perth | B.Cotton 23.4 | V.Law 7.9 | B.Cotton 4.1 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27th May, 21 | Perth vs Sydney | 81-67 | (Wildcats by 14 Pts) |
| 8th April, 21 | Sydney vs Perth | 69-73 | (Wildcats by 4 Pts) |
| 1st April, 21 | Perth vs Sydney | 95-89 | (Wildcats by 6 Pts) |
Quick Game Facts
- The Perth Wildcats have won their last 6 matches against the Sydney Kings
- The Perth Wildcats have won 12 of their last 14 against the Sydney Kings
- NBL Teams bring the defence on the Kings home court. The Game Total has gone under the projected number in 7 of the last 8 Kings home games
- The combined Game Total average for the last four head to head matches between these two sides is 157 points
Quick Player Facts
- Bryce Cotton brings his best against the Sydney Kings. He has averaged 29.4 Points Per Game in his last 12 games against Sydney
- Jarell Martin has averaged 19.8 Points Per Game in his last 4 Games against Perth
- Jesse Wagstaff has averaged 7.5 Rebounds Per Game in his last 4 games against the Kings
- Bryce Cotton has scored 23 points or more in 5 of his last 6 games
- Vic Law has an average of 9.2 Rebounds in his last 6 games
- Michael Frazier has had 6+ Rebounds in his last 5 matches
- Jarell Martin has had 10+ Rebounds in 6 of his last 7 games
- Xavier Cooks has had a double-double in 6 of his 10 matches this season
Prediction
One thing to remember in recent seasons is to never tip against, or write off the Perth Wildcats when they may look a bit down. They stepped up to challenge against the Hawks and won both matches.
The Kings are coming off a win, but stopping Bryce Cotton and the Perth Wildcats will be tough. The Wildcats can let you down on the odd occasion, but they have a talented side. If Cotton gets hot, they normally win, but Sydney will be no pushover.
Prediction – Perth Wildcats (Win) ⭐
New Zealand Breakers vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Venue – MyState Bank Arena
Tip Off – 5.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2-7 | 0-1 | 2-6 |
| Tasmania | 3-6 | 3-3 | 0-3 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 79.7 | 88.1 | 37.3 | 14.7 | 11.6 |
| Tasmania | 74.9 | 78.7 | 38.0 | 14.4 | 11.3 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 41.8% | 28.8% | 75.8% |
| Tasmania | 37.9% | 26.0% | 65.3% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Y.Wetzell 17.4 | Y.Wetzell 7.6 | J.Martin 4.4 |
| Tasmania | J.Adams 15.6 | W.Magnay 5.5 | J.Magette 6.0 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Dec, 21 | Tasmania vs NZ | 84-75 | (JackJumpers by 9 Pts) |
Quick Game Facts
- This is a New Zealand home game on the Tasmania JackJumpers home court
- The combined Game Total average for the JackJumpers last 4 games at MyState Bank Arena is 148
- The New Zealand Breakers have won 2 of their last 3 games
- Tasmania is shooting the ball at just 35% from the field across their last 3 games
Quick Player Facts
- Yannick Wetzell has scored 18+ points in 5 of 8 games this season
- Jeremiah Martin is averaging 19 points per game in his last 4 matches
- Peyton Siva has had 4+ rebounds and 4+ assists in all three matches since his return from injury
- Josh Adams has had 21+ points in 3 of his last 4 games
- Will Magnay has had 3+ Blocks in his last 3 games
- Josh Magette has had 7+ assists in 3 of his past 4 games
Prediction
The New Zealand Breakers have not played a game for over two weeks and may come out a little rusty as most teams have after an extended break.
The fact this is still really a Tasmanian home game plays into the JackJumpers favour, and they looked good in their win over Adelaide, despite shooting the ball poorly.
Tasmania are beginning to play some solid defence and will fancy themselves in this one.