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Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Adelaide to Continue Stellar Form at Home

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Last updated: Wed 07 Jan 2026 11:41

The Adelaide 36ers are set to face the Tasmania JackJumpers in their final regular season meeting for NBL25 Round 16, already leading 2-0. Known for their scoring ability and strong home record, the 36ers remain favored to win, despite Tasmania's top-notch defense. Expect a high-scoring match as both teams bring their A-game, with predictions leaning towards Adelaide covering the spread and surpassing the game total, while Isaac Humphries is expected to shine with 15+ points and 7+ rebounds.

Ryan Tucker 07 Jan 2026
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  • Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers expert predictions for Friday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
  • Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at Adelaide Entertainment Centre
  • Adelaide 36ers lead 2-0 against Tasmania JackJumpers this season.
  • Adelaide's offense and home advantage make them favorites.
  • Isaac Humphries expected to excel with 15+ points and 7+ rebounds.
Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers NBL25 Round 16 Expert Tips


The third and final regular season meeting between these two teams with Adelaide holding a 2-0 advantage. 

Both of the two previous matchups played out in a similar fashion with Tasmania slowing the pace right down and restricting Adelaide to fewer field goals than their season average. 

But the 36ers were still able to hit at a high clip, shooting at 47.6% in the November matchup and 53.3% in the earlier October matchup. Bryce Cotton was effective in both matchups for Adelaide but it was the players around him that added to the score sheet which helped them over the line.

Tasmania are the number 2 ranked defence in the league by scoring, they allow just 85.4 pts per game while also limiting rebounds and assists. But if they get behind they have to deviate from their game plan and have only won 26.7% of games when trailing at the half.

Adelaide’s home record as well as their ability to share the scoring around will ultimately win them this game. Take the 36ers to win and cover the -5.5 line as the favourite. The Game Total to go Over 176.5 thanks to Adelaide’s scoring ability. Isaac Humphries to have 15+ pts and 7+ boards.

  • Adelaide are the 4th ranked scoring team and the 2nd ranked defensive team in the NBL. They have won both prior matchups with Tasmania this season, covering this line in both.
  • Adelaide have won 5 straight games and 10 of their last 11. They are also 11-2 at home this season.
  • Three straight games have gone Over the Game Total
  • Isaac Humphries has averaged 18.4 pts in his last 4 against Tasmania with a career high 24 against them in October.
  • Isaac Humphries has had 7+ boards against Tasmania in 3 of his last 5.

Head to Head 


Last 5 Match Results


DateHome TeamScoreLineTotal Points
13/11/2025TASADE 97-86ADE -6.5O 175.0
09/10/2025ADEADE 98-89ADE -6.5O 178.5
10/01/2025TASTAS 104-103PushO 182.0
30/11/2024ADETAS 77-73TAS -3.5U 169.5
20/10/2024ADEADE 77-73TAS +5.0U 172.5

Offensive & Defensive Rankings


ADE OffRankStatRankTAS Def
92.74PPG285.4
42.26RPG140.6
46.0%2FG%544.0%
36.5%13P%632.7%
10.12TOV610.9

ADE DefRankStatRankTAS Off
85.42PPG885.8
40.72RPG642.2
43.8%4FG%744.6%
29.6%13P%532.6%
10.58TOV411

Adelaide 36ers Form & Team News


Adelaide took care of business on Sunday with a 97-86 win on the road in Brisbane. They went into the half time break down by 7 but won the remaining 2 quarters comfortably to regain control of the match and take the victory.

Bryce Cotton and Flynn Cameron were once again solid on the scoring end with 23 pts and 18 pts respectively, Cotton also having 7 assists. The team shot 47.8% from distance as the Bullets failed to address perimeter defence issues.

The 36ers currently hold the number 1 ranking for 3pt% at 36.3%, FG% at 46% and points per possession at 1.2.

Tasmania JackJumpers Form & Team News


Tasmania recovered from an unusual 92-90 defeat at the hands of Illawarra in their first Round 15 game to beat Melbourne United 84-75 on Saturday, cementing themselves in the top 6.

They now head out for a 3 game road trip spanning 3 rounds, their next game in Tasmania not slated until 24th January where they will then play 4 of their last 6 games. The JackJumpers have played the equal most games in the league with 24 but are coming into this one with 6 days rest.

Will Magnay is having a career season, having already played the most games of his 5 year tenure at Tasmania as well as highest minutes per game and rebounds. 

Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers start?

Tip-off between Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers is at 7:30 PM AEDT, Friday, January 9

What channel is Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers on?

You can watch Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.

Verdict

Adelaide’s home record as well as their ability to share the scoring around will ultimately win them this game. Take the 36ers to win and cover the -5.5 line as the favourite. The Game Total to go Over 176.5 thanks to Adelaide’s scoring ability. Isaac Humphries to have 15+ pts and 7+ boards.
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