<p>The NBL keeps delivering with boilovers, upsets and fierce rivalries.</p> <p>The Throwdown last week gave us an entertaining contest before United steadied the ship and maintained their stranglehold on the competition. Over in Adelaide, the Wildcats produced one of the upsets of the season in the first “Battle of Bryce”, prevailing over a strong 36ers lineup.</p> <p>The action keeps coming thick and fast. Round 9 begins with a rematch of the epic clash across the ditch three weeks ago between the Bullets and the Breakers. Can the visitors turn the tables this time?</p> <p>And on Sunday, we get ready for the rivalry of all rivalries — Illawarra versus Sydney. Not only do these two sides not like each other, but after last week, they might just be two of the hottest teams in the league.</p> <p>Bring your own popcorn. This one should be spicy.</p> <p>For the latest NBL news, analysis and odds, check out Sportsbet’s NBL Round 9 tips and predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Brisbane Bullets vs NZ Breakers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM AEDT - Gold Coast Port &amp; Leisure Centre, Gold Coast</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Bullets have home court advantage up on the Coast, but it might feel like an away game with so many Kiwis living on the Gold Coast who could fill the stadium and spur the Breakers on.</p> <p>The Bullets will have their epic Round 6 comeback fresh in mind, and with Casey Prather scoring at a strong clip, they should have enough to overpower the visitors.</p> <p>The Breakers have lost four games this season after holding 10-point leads during play. It’s time for them to rediscover how to close out games as they chase revenge over Brisbane.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/brisbane-bullets-v-new-zealand-breakers-9825395">Bullets</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Tasmania JackJumpers vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM AEDT - MyState Bank Arena, Hobart</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The 36ers are in a good spot with three wins from their past five.&nbsp;</p> <p>There would be some disappointment there that they weren’t able to get over the Wildcats in the ‘Battle of Bryce’. Luckily for them, they should be able to bounce back quickly when they travel to meet the struggling JackJumpers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Four losses in a row now for Scott Roth’s men have them in a tough place. Marquee big man Will Magnay has been in a scoring rut, only managing double figures once across the past four matches.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can he lead them from the front? It would be massive for their mental state if they can get up here, but a 36ers team, and Cotton on the rebound after being well held, might prove a bridge too far.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/tasmania-jackjumpers-v-adelaide-36ers-9825396">36ers</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Cairns Taipans vs SE Melbourne Phoenix Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM AEDT - Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Don’t let a Throwdown loss to the league-leading Melbourne United fool you — this Phoenix team is a genuine contender this NBL season. It’s no surprise they’re short-priced favourites against the Taipans.</p> <p>They’ll be hungry for redemption after losing to their local rivals, and they should get it here, even on the road.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/cairns-taipans-v-s-e-melbourne-phoenix-9825399">Phoenix</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Melbourne United vs Brisbane Bullets Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5:30 PM AEDT - John Cain Arena. Melbourne</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>United bounced back strongly from back-to-back losses with a gritty win over Phoenix, reasserting their dominance and premiership favouritism.</p> <p>Their depth should be enough to cover the Bullets on the spread. Brisbane will be on the quick turnaround from Wednesday’s game, where they’re tipped to handle the Breakers. United remain the Bullets’ ultimate bogey team, winning 14 of the past 15 meetings — 10 of those by double digits.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> United</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Perth Wildcats vs NZ Breakers Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:80 PM AEDT - RAC Arena, Perth</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It’s looming as a tough week for the Breakers. A double road trip and with that, the hike over to Perth.. When you’re not going well…. Ooof.</p> <p>The Wildcats are coming off an inspiring win against the 36ers, overwhelming the opposition and containing their star that they used to know.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The same thing could very well happen here on Saturday night, extending the Breakers' stay on struggle street.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Wildcats</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:30 PM AEDT - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This one should be juicy.</p> <p>It’s the league’s ultimate rivalry, and both teams are in some pretty good form.</p> <p>The Kings match up well against the reigning champs, and there’s real value for punters backing the visitors.</p> <p>Sydney has strung together three wins in a row, and momentum is clearly building toward a serious tilt at the title.</p> <p>An away win over the Hawks would cement their status as genuine contenders.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/australian-nbl/illawarra-hawks-v-sydney-kings-9825441">Kings</a></p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p> <h2>Adelaide 36ers vs Cairns Taipans Prediction</h2> <p><strong><em>Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:30 PM AEDT - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In a footy parlance, this looms as a big percentage boosting weekend for the 36ers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Two games against two of this year's competition battlers could see them run up the clock in a big way here against the last-placed Taipans.&nbsp;</p> <p>It’s looking like one-way traffic here.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>36ers</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>NBL 2025/26 Championship Odds:</h2>