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Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets NBL26 Round 17 Tips - Kings kick off the party
The upcoming NBL25 Round 17 game features the Sydney Kings against the Brisbane Bullets, with the Kings heavily favored to secure a victory. As the Kings aim for another win in Perth, Jaylin Galloway is expected to shine by scoring 20+ points and grabbing 5+ rebounds, especially with the absence of Xavier Cooks boosting his playing time. Meanwhile, Hunter Maldonado's steady offensive contributions, scoring over 15 points in recent games, will be pivotal for the Bullets as they try to avoid a sixth straight loss. Both teams have challenges but key players could shift momentum.
- Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 17 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 9:30 PM AEDT at RAC Arena
- Jaylin Galloway expected to impress with 20+ points and 5+ rebounds.
- Hunter Maldonado a key player for Bullets with consistent 15+ points.
Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets NBL26 Round 17 Tips
Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets NBL25 Round 17 Expert Tips
The Kings will continue to roll as they hand the Bullets their sixth straight loss of the season, getting the first ‘W’ of the 2026 Hoopfest in Perth.
- Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets NBL25 Round 17 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
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I think this game speaks for itself when it comes to the result, however, that 15.5-point line is a tricky one that I am going to stay away from and am more interested in the 7.5-point halftime margin. I expect the Kings to come out hard and fast and put this game to bed early and then potentially pull their foot off the gas.
Since coming to the Bullets Hunter Maldonado has improved his new team’s offence and has not scored less than 15 points in his two matches in Brisbane colours. If that will help Brisbane stay close in this match will be seen, but take that mark as the first prop here.
On the Sydney side it is all about the increased role and minutes of Jaylin Galloway since Xavier Cooks has been sidelined. The former Milwaukee Bucks prospect saw 32 minutes of court time against United, 11 more than his season average and made it count with 27 points. The extra minutes are his to lose but expect another good performance from Galloway who is predicted to hit 20+ points and 5+ rebounds once again.
- The Sydney Kings have scored over 95 points or more in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Jaylin Galloway is averaging 21.5 points in his last 2 matches.
- Jaylin Galloway has had 5+ rebounds in 3 of his last 4 matches.
- Hunter Maldonado has scored 15+ points in his last 3 matches.
Head to Head
Last 5 Match Results
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/12/2025 | SYD | SYD 95-70 | SYD -13.0 | U 186.5 |
| 01/11/2025 | BRI | SYD 116-79 | SYD -1.0 | O 185.0 |
| 04/01/2025 | BRI | SYD 91-86 | SYD -3.5 | U 197.5 |
| 15/12/2024 | SYD | SYD 93-81 | SYD -6.5 | U 189.0 |
| 05/10/2024 | BRI | SYD 91-82 | SYD -7.0 | U 186.5 |
Offensive & Defensive Rankings
| SYD Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | BRI Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.4 | 2 | PPG | 8 | 95.1 |
| 42.4 | 4 | RPG | 5 | 41.8 |
| 46.7% | 1 | FG% | 9 | 47.1% |
| 34.2% | 3 | 3P% | 4 | 31.3% |
| 9.1 | 1 | TOV | 5 | 11.6 |
| SYD Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | BRI Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 3 | PPG | 9 | 84.8 |
| 42.5 | 8 | RPG | 9 | 39 |
| 43.4% | 1 | FG% | 5 | 44.9% |
| 32.1% | 5 | 3P% | 10 | 28.7% |
| 13 | 3 | TOV | 9 | 14.4 |
Sydney Kings Form & Team News
Despite going through a rough injury patch recently losing Xavier Cooks and Bul Kuol, Sydney keep on winning and are looking like one of very few teams that can take on Adelaide at the top.
That being said, they almost coughed up their 8-point halftime lead to the struggling Melbourne United on Sunday afternoon, beating their rivals by a slim 97-94 margin. Even on an off night where he shot 2-9 from three and a 40.9 FG%, Kendric Davis still scored 23 points and is carrying the scoring of the Kings.
Since Cooks went down, Jaylin Galloway has stepped up, scoring 27 points against Melbourne after dropping 16 against the Breakers and getting a career high 7 rebounds with 2 steals and 2 blocks.
Brisbane Bullets Form & Team News
The Brisbane Bullets look destined for the Wooden Spoon in NBL26 after going down to their Queensland rivals the Cairns Taipans in their rescheduled match on Monday night.
The Bullets did the one thing they shouldn’t, starting poorly and trailing by 12 points at the end of the first quarter. They did well not to lose the next three but the damage was done and the match was almost over before it started, going down 88-83.
There is plenty to pick at when looking at where it goes wrong for the Bullets but in most instances it is their perimeter scoring. Against Cairns they buried just 3 of 16 attempts from beyond the three-point line. In the NBL game of today you are never going to keep up and that is why they rank 8th in scoring in NBL26.
Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets start?
Tip-off between Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets is at 9:30 PM AEDT, Thursday, January 15
What channel is Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets on?
You can watch Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Verdict
Jaylin Galloway will score 20+ and collect 5+ rebounds as Sydney cover the 7.5-point halftime margin as the favourite. Hunter Maldonado will score 15 points for the Bullets.
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