NBL26 Round 16
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bets.com.au NBL experts give their best predictions for every match of NBL Round 16.
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09 Jan 2026Sydney Kings vs Melbourne United NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Kings to Put Another Dent in United’s Armour
- Sydney Kings vs Melbourne United expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 4:30 PM AEDT at Qudos Bank Arena
- Sydney holds a 2-1 lead over Melbourne this season.
- Post-FIBA, Sydney is 2nd in scoring & 3rd in defense, Melbourne falls to 6th & 7th.
- Experts predict a Sydney victory at home, with high points expected.
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09 Jan 2026South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Wildcats Tipped to Catch Phoenix in Let Down Spot
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 8:00 PM AEDT at State Basketball Centre
- Perth Wildcats predicted to win after strategic prep.
- Phoenix may struggle post-emotional OT game.
- Take Perth to cover the +4 line as underdogs.
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08 Jan 2026Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Snake eyes for the Taipans
- Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 5:30 PM AEDT at Cairns Convention Centre
- Sam Waardenburg expected to score 20+ points; Andrew Andrews to have 8+ assists.
- Despite struggling offences, over 177.5 total points predicted due to weak defences.
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07 Jan 2026Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Adelaide to Continue Stellar Form at Home
- 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.
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07 Jan 2026South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Phoenix to Clinch Battle of the Birds Series
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at State Basketball Centre
- Phoenix and Hawks tied in season series, each winning one game.
- Phoenix predicted to win and cover -5.5 line; game to exceed points total.
- Key player to watch: Angus Glover, expected to score 10+ points.
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06 Jan 2026New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Breakers stun the vulnerable Kings
- New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings expert predictions for Friday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 5:30 PM AEDT at Spark Arena
- Parker Jackson-Cartwright predicted to excel with 20+ points.
- Breakers have a strong recent home record against Sydney.
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04 Jan 2026Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Cairns cover in Bendigo
- Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans expert predictions for Wednesday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at Red Energy Arena (Bendigo)
- Melbourne United is on a 2-6 streak and are away from home due to the Australian Open.
- Cairns struggles to string full games but still have potential talent.
