NBL Tips & Predictions – Round 15

<p>What did we just witness? The last-placed Adelaide 36ers have pulled off one of the great NBL upsets, scalping top of the table Melbourne United.</p> <p>It was a result no one saw coming, especially after United comfortably defeated the Sydney Kings just days earlier.</p> <p>However, it was the Melbournians second loss in their last three games, after previously only losing three games all season.</p> <p>Can they turn things around this week? What about the 36ers? Was that a one-hit wonder? Or is an unlikely revival underway?</p> <p>For more on these two sides as well as the latest NBL news, analysis and odds for round 15, check out our NBL tips and predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Brisbane Bullets vs Tasmania JackJumpers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Wednesday, January 10, 7:30pm AEDT – Nissan Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>After back-to-back wins, including one over the Sydney Kings, the Brisbane Bullets’ playoffs charge is well underway.</p> <p>The JackJumpers have slid into third after some impressive results of their own, but at home, we’re backing the Brissy boys to claim a hat-trick of wins.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/brisbane-bullets-v-tasmania-jackjumpers-7909173">Brisbane Bullets.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Thursday, January 11, 7:30pm AEDT – Adelaide Entertainment Centre</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>After their remarkable result against top of the table Melbourne United can cellar dwellers Adelaide scalp top four side the Sydney Kings?</p> <p>Unlikely. We’re tipping them to be more Rick Astley than Michael Jackson – a one hit wonder.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/adelaide-36ers-v-sydney-kings-7911082">Sydney Kings.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>New Zealand Breakers vs Melbourne United Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Friday, January 12, 5:30pm AEDT – Spark Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A tricky road trip across the ditch might not be the tonic Melbourne United need after their shock loss to dead-last Adelaide last week.</p> <p>Despite the Breakers lowly position on the ladder this has a “when it rains it pours” feel to it and for those looking for value in round 15 of the NBL, a New Zealand win is where you could find it.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/new-zealand-breakers-v-melbourne-united-7912436">New Zealand Breakers.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Tasmania JackJumpers vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Friday, January 12, 7:30pm AEDT – MyState Bank Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Tasmania are one of the teams pulling double duty in round 15 of the NBL. They’ll face Illawarra a few days after facing Brisbane.</p> <p>The result of this one will largely depend on how they pull up after facing the Bullets, but the extra miles in their legs could play into Illawarra’s favour.</p> <p><strong>Tip: </strong>Illawarra Hawks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Saturday, January 13, 5:30pm AEDT – Cairns Convention Centre</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The last two sides to beat Melbourne United tango when the Taipans host the 36ers up in the tropics.</p> <p>It’ll be a battle of the big men when Cairns’ Patrick Miller comes up against Adelaide’s Dejan Vasiljevic.</p> <p>Both scored at least 30 in their respective wins over United and both will have a massive say on the result here. Miller’s disappointing performance last round against Tassie leans this one in Vasiljevic and Adelaide’s favour for us though.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Adelaide 36ers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Perth Wildcats vs SEM Phoenix Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Saturday, January 13, 8:00pm AEDT – RAC Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Will Melbourne United’s recent downturn in form, second-placed Perth Wildcats are eyeing an ambush on top spot.</p> <p>They currently have a game in hand and if Melbourne keep dropping points, there are enough games left in the season for them to steal first from underneath them.</p> <p>With three wins in a row under their belt and home ground advantage, all signs point to a Perth victory here.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Perth Wildcats.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Sunday, January 14, 2:00pm AEDT – Nissan Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Two sides looking to sew up top six spots and sitting side-by-side on the ladder, this one between the Bullets and the Hawks is hard to call.</p> <p>The Hawks recent form leans this one in their favour for us, they’ve won five out of their last six, but did lose to the Bullets last time they played.</p> <p>This is going to be a thriller and there shouldn’t be much in it, but we’re backing Illawarra home here.</p> <p><strong>Tip: </strong>Illawarra Hawks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Sunday, January 14, 4:00pm AEDT – Qudos Bank Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The final game of round 15 sees the Sydney Kings host New Zealand’s finest - the Breakers.</p> <p>Back-to-back losses have sent Sydney into a spin, and they are at risk of losing their top four spot should their poor form continue.</p> <p>Surprisingly the Breakers have been very good on the road over the last month, winning their last three away games in a row. Their decent value to make it four here.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> New Zealand Breakers.</p>