The NBL 2025 season is heating up as it approaches Round 17, featuring an exhilarating 10-game week spanning from Thursday, January 16, to January 22, 2025. This round offers plenty of action, including double-headers on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday. Last week's betting insights yielded positive outcomes, with bettors pulling off 5 wins against 5 losses for a total of +0.87 units, bringing the season score to 71 wins and 51 losses overall, resulting in +22.74 units. With such dynamics, the upcoming games are set to keep fans and bettors on the edge of their seats!
The spotlight matches include the New Zealand Breakers clashing with the Tasmania JackJumpers on Thursday at 5:30 PM AEDT, hosted at Spark Arena. The Breakers, who were so close to upsetting United last match, have spiraled down with four consecutive losses, tallying twelve defeats out of their last thirteen games. Despite their struggles, they have been competitive, losing their latest games by ten points or fewer, even as star player Parker Jackson-Cartwright recovers from suspension and is set to return. On the flip side, the JackJumpers are feeling the heat too, having lost three of their last four games, marred by injuries impacting key players like Sean Macdonald and Will Magnay.
This season, the JackJumpers have convincingly dominated the Breakers, winning all three confrontations with margins of 19, 15, and 24 points respectively. The JackJumpers come off their remarkable comeback win against the Adelaide 36ers and will hope to maintain their momentum as underdogs against the struggling Breakers. "Take the Jackies to complete the season sweep on Thursday night," suggests our betting analyst, hinting at their favorable odds.
Next up, the Brisbane Bullets are set to take on the Cairns Taipans on Friday night at 7:30 PM AEDT at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The Bullets have been slammed by defeats lately, losing both matches last week by sizeable margins (19 points to the Phoenix and 27 points to the Wildcats). Currently, they sit at eighth on the ladder, trailing playoff contenders. With Tyrell Harrison sidelined due to concussion, the opportunity arises for prop plays focused on Josh Bannan.
Meanwhile, the Cairns Taipans remain smarter, though they too faced back-to-back losses against the Kings and Phoenix. Nevertheless, their healthy squad will be instrumental as they look to rebound against the overwhelmed Bullets. Recognizing the competitive prowess, our betting tipster states, "I like them to win as the slight underdogs," confidently implying their potential to seize victory on Friday night.
This round also includes other significant matches, starting with the Perth Wildcats hosting the Adelaide 36ers on the same night at 9:30 PM AEDT. Fans will eagerly watch how all teams respond from prior performances, along with potential betting opportunities arising from team line-ups and possible last-minute changes.
The weekend provides ample excitement with games featuring the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday at 5:30 PM AEDT, followed by the Illawarra Hawks facing Melbourne United at 8:00 PM AEDT. Sunday sees the Kings go head-to-head with the JackJumpers again at 2:30 PM AEDT, promising another thrilling encounter following their previous matches where they have both showed tremendous fighting spirit.
Looking toward the middle of next week, the significant face-offs continue with the Cairns Taipans up against the Adelaide 36ers on Sunday at 4:30 PM AEDT. This will be another chance for the Taipans to assert their strength as they aim for recovery after earlier losses.
Finally, as Round 17 culminates, we should not overlook games involving the Hawks and the Bullets on Monday, January 20, followed by pivotal matches between the Kings and Phoenix on Wednesday, January 22. The NBL 2025 season remains captivating, and with each passing game, the stakes only get higher as teams grapple for playoff spots.
Fans and betting enthusiasts alike should tune in closely, as this intense round wraps up with major playoff ramifications on the line. Therefore, NBL 2025 Round 17 promises to deliver heart-stopping moments and expert betting opportunities galore!