NBL Tips & Predictions – Round 13

<p>We’re officially in that weird part of the year between Christmas and New Year’s. No one knows what to do with themselves as they prepare for the whole “new year, new me” routine in a couple of days.</p> <p>Luckily there is plenty of sport going down Down Under at the moment to keep us all occupied and entertained as we head into 2024.</p> <p>The NBL is one of the domestic sporting comps currently running and it continues to serve up some of the highest quality basketball around.</p> <p>After serving up a slew of Christmas crackers last round, which included an overtime showdown between the top two sides, another set of stellar fixtures are upon us.</p> <p>For the latest NBL news, analysis, and odds for round 13, check out our NBL tips and predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Adelaide 36ers vs Perth Wildcats Prediction</h2> <p><strong><em>Thursday, December 28, 7:30pm AEDT – Adelaide Entertainment Centre</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Bottom of the table Adelaide could be mounting an unlikely late-season charge after beating the Bullets last week.</p> <p>That charge may not live to see two consecutive wins however, as they are coming up against the second-placed Perth Wildcats.</p> <p>Perth pushed the seemingly unbeatable Melbourne United all the way in an OT epic last round and even though they came up short, they should be able to make light work of the 36ers here.</p> <p><strong>Tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/adelaide-36ers-v-perth-wildcats-7884789">Perth Wildcats.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Friday, December 29, 7:30pm AEDT – Qudos Bank Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Two teams coming off losses and close together in the standings, this is a tough one to call.</p> <p>Sydney point guard Jaylen Adams continues to star regardless of if his side wins or loses and he could be all set to put on a show at home. So, we’re siding with Sydney here.</p> <p><strong>Tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/sydney-kings-v-cairns-taipans-7884969">Sydney Kings.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Brisbane Bullets vs SEM Phoenix Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Saturday, December 30, 8:00pm AEDT – Nissan Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Bullets are in a wretched run of form and risk missing the top six if they don’t reverse it ASAP.</p> <p>The Phoenix will be looking to capitalize on this and will fancy their chances of leaving the Sunshine State with the points.</p> <p><strong>Tip: </strong>SEM Phoenix.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Sunday, December 31, 5:30pm AEDT – WIN Sports Centre</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Both the Illawarra Hawks and the Adelaide 36ers will be looking to end 2023 on a high when they clash on New Year’s Eve.</p> <p>Keep an eye on Illawarra power forward Sam Froling who has impressed of late and will be looking to take advantage of any of Adelaide’s defensive deficiencies underneath the hoop.</p> <p><strong>Tip: </strong>Illawarra Hawks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Cairns Taipans vs Melbourne United Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Sunday, December 31, 7:30pm AEDT – Cairns Convention Centre</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Cairns Taipans are the latest side to take on the toughest task in the NBL – trying to beat Melbourne United.</p> <p>Home ground advantage in the humid conditions of Queensland’s north will definitely aid their cause, but we doubt it will be enough against a Melbourne side who are seemingly cruising to the NBL title.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Melbourne United.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Tasmania JackJumpers vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Monday, January 1, 4:00pm AEDT – MyState Bank Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Rounding out our NBL tips for week 13 is this New Year’s Day clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the New Zealand Breakers.</p> <p>If results go their way and they win here, the JackJumpers could end the round in the top two, so they should be extra motivated to grab the win here.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Tasmania JackJumpers.&nbsp;</p>