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Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United NBL26 Round 5 Tips - United with another statement
In the NBL25 Round 5 clash, Melbourne United aims to maintain their undefeated streak against the Brisbane Bullets. United, excelling in both offense and defense, is poised to outpace the Bullets, who despite an inspiring win over Perth, struggle defensively. Brisbane faces challenges as Melbourne averages an impressive 101.4 points per game, the highest in the league, and with Chris Goulding back in form, Melbourne is expected to score over 97.5 points. Experts predict a 6-0 start for Melbourne, with Goulding likely tallying 18+ points.
- Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United expert predictions for Friday’s Round 5 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Melbourne United aims to go 6-0 facing Brisbane Bullets.
- United's strong offence and defence top NBL charts.
Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United NBL26 Round 5 Tips
Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United NBL25 Round 5 Expert Tips
Melbourne will stay undefeated, going 6-0 to start the year after covering the line against the Bullets on Friday.
- Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United NBL25 Round 5 Expert Tips
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The Bullets put in an inspiring performance against Perth on Wednesday but unfortunately the momentum will not carry against Melbourne with United dominating their opponents in their opening 5 matches of the season.
Brisbane’s offence lit up the Wildcats, but Melbourne are the best defensive team in the comp and they will not be giving any space to Casey Prather and will restrict the offensive influence of Tyrell Harrison.
On the offensive side of the ball, Melbourne are also the most efficient in the league, while Brisbane rank 8th in opposition points. This smells of danger for the Bullets, especially with Chris Goulding eager to find his rhythm in his second game of the year after staring in the 18 minutes he was on the court in his first match of the year.
Expect United to score over the high team total of 97.5 points with Goulding tallying 18+ points seeing more time on the court. Brisbane will struggle to keep up with the pace and will fail to cover with the 7.5-point start.
- Melbourne have won 12 of the last 13 matches against Brisbane.
- Brisbane have an opposition field goal percentage of 49.5%, the worst in the NBL.
- Melbourne average 101.4 points per game, the most in the NBL.
- Chris Goulding scored 16 points in 18 minutes on his season debut.
Head to Head
NBL25 Match Results
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01/2025 | BRI | MEL 115-88 | MEL -10.5 | O 194.0 |
| 08/12/2024 | MEL | BRI 122-114 | BRI +8.5 | O 188.5 |
| 07/11/2024 | BRI | MEL 120-103 | MEL -5.5 | O 178.5 |
Offensive & Defensive Rankings
| BRI Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | MEL Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.4 | 7 | PPG | 2 | 80.4 |
| 35.4 | 10 | RPG | 2 | 39.6 |
| 46.0% | 6 | FG% | 2 | 40.9% |
| 27.0% | 8 | 3P% | 6 | 30.4% |
| 12.8 | 7 | TOV | 3 | 14.2 |
| BRI Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | MEL Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 8 | PPG | 1 | 101.4 |
| 41.8 | 6 | RPG | 1 | 48 |
| 50.6% | 10 | FG% | 3 | 46.5% |
| 28.6% | 4 | 3P% | 1 | 35.9% |
| 14.4 | 2 | TOV | 5 | 11.8 |
Brisbane Bullets Form & Team News
With their back against the wall the Bullets came out punching and made a statement against the Wildcats on Wednesday night at RAC Arena beating Perth 110-93. With injuries and departures riddling their opening month of NBL26, coach Stu Lash and the Bullets turned to two men, Casey Prather & Tyrell Harrison.
Prather had one of his most inspiring performances of his NBL career dropping 34 points and collecting 10 boards and 3 assists hitting 11 from 18 from the field. Prather wasn’t alone though with Tyrell Harrison stepping up to the challenge of Jo Lual-Acuil with his biggest performance of the year tallying 27 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bullets moved to 2-4 this season and still have some work to do. Defensively they have been pretty ordinary, ranked 8th in the NBL with 93.0 opposition points per game because of an opposition field goal percentage of 49.5, which is the worst in the league.
Melbourne United Form & Team News
United are undefeated to start the season and have quickly become the benchmark once again in the NBL after two consecutive Grand Final losses over the last 2 seasons. United are on a mission and it is evident.
They lead the stats on both offence and defence, scoring an average of 101.4 points and conceding just 80.4 on their 5-0 run to begin the year.
New import Jesse Edwards is just quietly becoming a top-five player in the league with the centre averaging 15.6 points per game at a 60.9FG% and also collecting 8.2 rebounds per game. Chris Goulding’s return to the team after missing the first 4 matches was emphatic, scoring 16 points in 18 minutes in Melbourne’s 95-60 victory over the Taipans.
Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United start?
Tip-off between Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United is at 7:30 PM AEDT, Friday, October 17
What channel is Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United on?
You can watch Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Verdict
United will cover the 7.5 points as the favourite, scoring over 97.5 points and Chris Goulding collecting 18+ points.
Melbourne -7.5
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