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  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Our Best Wager is United Against The Spread

Our pick is that Melbourne will gain the upper hand against New Zealand. This leads us to backing them against the spread at 1.90, with the -8.5 line offering lots of appeal.

8 United Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

New Zealand Breakers lost on the road in their last game. Illawarra Hawks won 108-100.

Melbourne United won their previous game by a 90-88 scoreline. It was on the road against Sydney Kings.

The last encounter between Melbourne and New Zealand saw the former win. It was a 97-70 scoreline. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Melbourne wins.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Melbourne United 18 10 2668 2559 109 8-6 10-4 3W
NZ Breakers 10 18 2403 2554 -151 6-8 4-10 1W
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Expert NBL Analysis

Our NBL experts study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key New Zealand vs Melbourne league stats:

  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by NZ Breakers in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by NZ Breakers in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by NZ Breakers in 6 of their last 10 games against Melbourne.

NZ Breakers vs Melbourne United Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -8.5 when it comes to Melbourne United for this NBL matchup. The 1.90 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

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United -8.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this basketball bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Jack White Under 9.5 Rebounds 1.85 bet365 logo

Jack White (Melbourne) can be wagered to finish with Under 9.5 rebounds at 1.85. There is plenty of juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and it looks a bet worth having.


Tacko Fall Under 7.5 Rebounds 1.85 bet365 logo

Tacko Fall (New Zealand) is available at 1.85 to record Under 7.5 rebounds. Let’s shoot for a relatively low total and take him to go under the Player Rebounds line.

New Zealand Breakers vs Melbourne United Bet Builder Tips

Spread Melbourne -8.5
Totals Under 181
Player Rebounds Jack White Under 9.5

Our same game parlay pick is Melbourne -8.5 on the spread, Under 182 and Jack White (Melbourne) to get Under 9.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

NZ Breakers NZ Breakers logo 81 - 93 Melbourne United logo Melbourne United

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score bet. A play on Melbourne United to achieve a 93-81 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

New Zealand Breakers vs Melbourne United Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

United Big Favorites to Win

The sportsbooks have Melbourne United at 1.26 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 79% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At 3.85, New Zealand Breakers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 182. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Under 182, then the odds are 1.90.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Matt Mooney Favorite to Get Most Points

Matt Mooney is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back 1.90 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.85.

Player Points

Matt Mooney (NZ Breakers)
Over 22.5
1.90
Under 22.5
1.85
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Chris Goulding (Melbourne)
Over 18.5
1.95
Under 18.5
1.80
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Jack White (Melbourne)
Over 14.5
1.95
Under 14.5
1.80
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Tacko Fall (NZ Breakers)
Over 12.5
1.90
Under 12.5
1.85
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Player Assists

Matt Mooney (NZ Breakers)
Over 4.5
1.60
Under 4.5
2.25
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Player Rebounds

Jack White (Melbourne)
Over 9.5
1.90
Under 9.5
1.85
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Tacko Fall (NZ Breakers)
Over 7.5
1.90
Under 7.5
1.85
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Team Stats

Latest NBL regular season and play-off games stats.

New Zealand Breakers logo New Zealand Breakers Stats

Melbourne United logo Melbourne United Stats

Moneyline

  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illawarra Hawks 18 9 2750 2488 262 9-4 9-5 1W
Melbourne United 18 10 2668 2559 109 8-6 10-4 3W
Perth Wildcats 17 11 2791 2707 84 9-5 8-6 2W
SEM Phoenix 16 12 2694 2553 141 10-4 6-8 1W
Sydney Kings 16 12 2555 2462 93 7-7 9-5 2L
Adelaide 36ers 13 15 2632 2684 -52 9-6 4-9 2L
JackJumpers 12 16 2345 2470 -125 8-5 4-11 6L
Brisbane Bullets 12 16 2590 2738 -148 6-8 6-8 1W
NZ Breakers 10 18 2403 2554 -151 6-8 4-10 1W
10  Cairns Taipans 7 20 2378 2591 -213 3-11 4-9 1L