NBL Round 4 kicks off on Sunday, December 26th, and we have some Boxing Day Hoops to look forward to.
We head to Tasmania first for the JackJumpers matchup with the New Zealand Breakers. Both sides are in desperate need of a win, and this match should be a close one to kick of proceedings.
We then head to Qudos Bank Arena, where the Sydney Kings will host Melbourne United and seek revenge after their humiliation last Thursday.
Here are some NBL Tips and NBL Predictions for Round 4 of NBL22.
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Tasmania JackJumpers vs New Zealand Breakers
Venue – MyState Bank Arena
Tip Off – 1pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| New Zealand | 0-5 | 0-0 | 0-5 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 75.8 | 82.0 | 39.0 | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| New Zealand | 78.8 | 92.4 | 38.6 | 13.2 | 14.2 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 38.4% | 23.2% | 64.0% |
| New Zealand | 42.4% | 29.5% | 75.3% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | J.Magette 15.8 | S.McDaniel 5.6 | J.Magette 6.2 |
| New Zealand | Y.Wetzell 18.8 | Y.Wetzell 7.0 | W.McDowell-White 4.0 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
This is the first ever meeting between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the New Zealand Breakers.
Prediction
New Zealand has started the season off with a 0 and 5 record and will see this as their best chance for a victory. They have been okay this season and have some sharpshooters who know how to score when needed.
The JackJumpers are at home, but with the exception of Josh Magette, they have not really had any consistent performers. They will need some of their noted players to step up and Clint Steindl to hit his shots if they are to be a threat in matches.
The JackJumpers are always a chance at home, but New Zealand desperately needs a win and will be tough to beat in this one.
Prediction – New Zealand Breakers (Win) ⭐
Sydney Kings vs Melbourne United
Venue – Qudos Bank Arena
Tip Off – 3pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 3-2 | 3-1 | 0-1 |
| Melbourne | 2-2 | 2-1 | 0-1 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 75.4 | 79.8 | 46.6 | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| Melbourne | 83.0 | 70.0 | 46.2 | 16.0 | 14.0 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 39.3% | 28.0% | 74.0% |
| Melbourne | 41.4% | 38.7% | 81.0% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | X.Cooks 13.4 | J.Martin 8.8 | S.Bruce 3.4 |
| Melbourne | C.Agada 17.0 | J.Lual-Acuil 6.8 | M.Dellavedova 5.5 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Dec, 21 | Melbourne vs Sydney | 89-47 | (United by 42 Pts) |
| 5th Dec, 21 | Sydney vs Melbourne | 79-74 | (Kings by 5 Pts) |
| 29th May, 21 | Sydney vs Melbourne | 100-98 | (Kings by 2 Pts) |
Prediction
The home side has won the last ten between these two sides, but Melbourne United was far too good for the Kings last Thursday Night.
United are beginning to look good, and the addition of Chris Goulding gives them some much-needed scoring power. Matthew Dellavedova and Caleb Agada have been very good defensively so far and will make it challenging for the Kings guards to have any impact.
King’s big man Jarell Martin was impressive in the win over the JackJumpers, but he will need some support coming up against a much more talented Melbourne United outfit.
Melbourne United are the favourites and may break the trend of the home side winning this matchup.