We have the latest NBL tips this week for all six games of the opening round, starting with Melbourne United vs Adelaide 36ers on Saturday.
Punters can get the latest NBL odds at Ladbrokes, which are available for every game of the season.
United are the favourites to win the NBL title this season, and they should get their season started with a win at John Cain Arena.
Given the roster they have, United should prove tough to beat in most games, and although Adelaide has a solid roster, they usually take a few games to get their rhythm, and facing United first isn’t an easy task.
The -4.5 spread is right in the fun zone, but United should have no problem getting their season off to a winning start.
Beating the Perth Wildcats in Perth is about as hard as it gets, but we have high hopes for the Phoenix in 2026/27, so we’re picking them to win.
Our NBL predictions this week have the Phoenix making a splash in the opening few rounds, and that’s reflected in NBL betting markets. They are only $2 to win on the road, which shows how deep their team is this season.
Perth could take a few games to play their best basketball, so include the Phoenix in NBL Round 1 predictions.
Our NBL Round 1 tips include the Breakers, who have recruited well in the offseason, and they are sneaky chances to win the NBL title.
Spark Arena is one of the hardest places for visiting teams to win, and the Hawks haven’t been a consistent team over the last few years. Their inconsistencies could rear their ugly head again this season.
We like the guards for the Breakers, who have a lot of international experience, and the $1.85 odds are worth including in NBL tips this week.
The Kings are the current NBL champions, and they should hit the ground running this season with an easy win over the Taipans.
The Taipans have struggled over the last few years, and we can’t see this season going any differently for the Queensland-based team. They haven’t made any massive signings, and Sydney should exploit that.
We have the Kings winning easily at home, and although a -8.5 spread is tough to cover, they have more depth than most teams, so include them in NBL best bets.
There are good things cooking in Tasmania, and although facing the Phoenix first up is not easy, they play their best basketball at home.
The Phoenix play their second game of the round, so the odds aren’t out yet, but we expect the JackJumpers to be favourites regardless of how well the Phoenix plays against the Wildcats.
Coming from Perth to Tassie isn’t an easy trip, so the Phoenix could be fatigued. Include the JackJumpers in NBL predictions this week.
The Bullets have a chance to get their franchise back on track after a couple of tough years, and it should start with a win over the Breakers.
The Breakers aren’t the best team on the road, especially in the early stages of the season, and the Bullets will be waiting and ready to fire a shot at home.
Early market indications have the Bullets at around -4.5, and we expect them to cover whatever spread they face.