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Round 8 of the NBL26 season continues on Thursday, November 6th, with an exciting double-header you won’t want to miss!
The action kicks off with Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers traveling across the Tasman to take on the New Zealand Breakers at Wolfbrook Arena.
The Breakers have had a tough start to the season, sitting at 3-7, but they’ll be full of confidence after a dominant 102-60 road win over the Illawarra Hawks last round. Can they build momentum and turn their season around at home?
Following that, we head to Tasmania, where the JackJumpers face off against South East Melbourne Phoenix in a clash between two of the league’s best defensive sides. Tasmania, in the midst of a mini slump, has lost 3 of their past 4 games, and will have a tough challenge on their hands. The Phoenix, on the other hand, are riding high after four consecutive wins, and will look to keep their streak alive against a hungry JackJumpers team.
Here are some NBL Tips for Round 8, Thursday November 6th 2025.
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New Zealand Breakers vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction
Venue – Wolfbrook Arena
Tip Off – 5.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | 3-7 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Adelaide | 6-2 | 4-1 | 2-1 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | 88.3 | 89.2 | 177.5 |
| Adelaide | 90.4 | 84.6 | 175 |
Quick Game Facts
- The home team has been dominant in the matchups between New Zealand and Adelaide, winning each of the last five games.
- Heading into Round 8, New Zealand is struggling from beyond the arc, sitting 10th in the league for three-point percentage at just 28.2%.
- Adelaide has had the edge in recent encounters, winning three of the last four games against the Breakers.
Quick Player Facts – New Zealand Breakers
- Sam Mennenga has been a force at home, averaging 22 points and 8.3 rebounds across his last four games in New Zealand.
- Parker Jackson-Cartwright clearly enjoys facing the 36ers, putting up an impressive 23.8 points per game across his last four matchups against them.
- Karim Lopez has been quietly consistent, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds in three career games against Adelaide.
Quick Player Facts – Adelaide 36ers
- 🔥 Bryce Cotton has been unstoppable against the Breakers, averaging a scorching 50 points over his last two games against them.
- Dejan Vasiljevic hasn’t quite found his rhythm this season, averaging 11.6 points per game — down from 18.1 last year.
- Zylan Cheatham is heating up, averaging 17 points and 12.5 rebounds across his last two outings.
Prediction
The Breakers are coming off a big home win, but they face an in-form 36ers side getting huge production from stars Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheetham. With Dejan Vasiljevic also finding form, Adelaide’s top-end talent should be enough to get the job done on the road.
Prediction – Adelaide 36ers (Win)
Prediction – Game Total Over 179.5 Points
Tasmania JackJumpers vs SEM Phoenix Prediction
Venue – Silverdome
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 5-5 | 1-3 | 4-2 |
| SEM | 6-2 | 4-0 | 2-2 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 81.7 | 83.7 | 165.4 |
| SEM | 98.3 | 86.9 | 185.2 |
Quick Game Facts
- Tasmania has struggled at the Silverdome, losing each of its last four games on home turf.
- South East Melbourne is riding a wave of momentum, having won each of its last four games.
- Heading into Round 8, the Phoenix lead the league in scoring, averaging a blistering 98.3 points per game this season.
Quick Player Facts – Tasmania JackJumpers
- Bryce Hamilton has been on fire recently, averaging 21.7 points across his last three games.
- Josh Bannan has been a consistent threat against the Phoenix, putting up 16.6 points and 8.8 rebounds across his last four matchups.
- TJ Starks has struggled to find his shot lately, averaging just 1.4 points across his last five games.
Quick Player Facts – SEM Phoenix
- Nathan Sobey has struggled against the JackJumpers recently, averaging just 6.5 points across his last two games versus them.
- 🔥 Nathan Sobey has been on fire in general, averaging 28 points across his last three games.
- Angus Glover has found it tough to crack double digits against Tasmania, scoring double-figure points just once in 14 career games versus the JackJumpers.
Prediction
The Phoenix have won their last four away games against the JackJumpers, but their overall road record isn’t strong. Tasmania needs this one badly, and with both coaches known for their defensive focus, expect a tight battle. The JackJumpers could very well bounce back at home.