Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 02 Jan 2026

NBL Betting Preview: Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings

Adelaide 36ers host Sydney Kings, with tip-off set for 03:30 on Friday 2 January.

The odds of -127 about Adelaide on the Moneyline look really attractive. We think Sydney can be beaten, so this is our betting prediction.

Adelaide 36ers were victorious last time out. They secured a 95-84 home win against Perth Wildcats.

Sydney Kings won their previous game, beating Brisbane Bullets at home. It was a 95-70 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sydney have beaten Adelaide in their most recent encounters. On the road, a 103-79 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 97-93 (OT). Adelaide have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Sydney Kings	24	9	3276	2879	397	13-4	11-5	11W
2  Adelaide 36ers	23	10	3042	2890	152	12-5	11-5	1L

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Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NBL matchup is to back the home team at odds of -127. We think that Sydney are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important NBL stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Adelaide vs Sydney league stats:

• Adelaide have won 6 consecutive games at home.
• Adelaide have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Adelaide have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Adelaide have won 6 of their last 10 games against Sydney.

Sixers Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Adelaide are available at a range of odds against the spread. If you are looking for a bigger price, then check out the latest lines and choose the bet that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Adelaide 36ers 93 - 90 Sydney Kings

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Adelaide 36ers to secure a 93-90 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Adelaide 36ers are -137 to win against Sydney Kings who are priced at betting odds of +110. The leading NBL sportsbooks give the hosts a 58% chance of success.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 180.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to back Over 180.5, it’s -111.

Consider every angle when placing your NBL bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Moneyline

Adelaide

-137

Sydney

+110

Point Spread

Adelaide -2.5

-106

Sydney +2.5

-116

Total Points

Under 180.5

-111

Over 180.5

-111

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NBL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tends to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Adelaide 36ers Stats

Sydney Kings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 186.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 179.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 192.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 192.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.80 pts and allowed 95.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.60 pts and allowed 89.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 192.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 184.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 192.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 192.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.00 pts and allowed 86.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 101.70 pts and allowed 82.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Sydney Kings	24	9	3276	2879	397	13-4	11-5	11W
2  Adelaide 36ers	23	10	3042	2890	152	12-5	11-5	1L
3  SEM Phoenix	22	11	3324	3061	263	11-5	11-6	1L
4  Perth Wildcats	21	12	2996	2840	156	10-7	11-5	1W
5  Melbourne United	20	13	3041	2905	136	11-6	9-7	1W
6  JackJumpers	14	19	2873	2884	-11	6-10	8-9	2L
7  NZ Breakers	13	20	3022	3058	-36	7-9	6-11	1W
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W
9  Cairns Taipans	9	24	2754	3194	-440	4-13	5-11	2L
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	27	2710	3196	-486	2-14	4-13	13L

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