Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds
We’re Predicting United to Cover the Line
Our betting prediction is that Melbourne are going to cover the -4.5 on the spread. You can get -111 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against Sydney.
87-83 United Win When Teams Last Clashed
Melbourne United were victorious last time out. They secured a 113-93 home win against Adelaide 36ers.
Sydney Kings won their previous game by a 81-75 scoreline. It was on the road against Cairns Taipans.
The last head-to-head saw Melbourne claim a 87-83 win over Sydney. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.
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Key Melbourne vs Sydney league stats:
Melbourne United are available at odds of -111 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBL matchup. The generous -4.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.
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United -4.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings Prediction
Melbourne -4.5 @ -111Player Props
Ian Clark (Melbourne) can be backed to record Over 14.5 points at -105. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.
Jefferson Koulibaly (Pacific) is available at +110 to finish with Under 2.5 rebounds. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.
Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings Bet Builder Tips
Our same game parlay pick is Melbourne -5 on the spread, Over 176 and Ian Clark (Melbourne) to score Over 14.5 points.
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Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings 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.
Books Giving United Plenty of Respect
For this NBL game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Melbourne United are -208 favorites to win and that means a 68% chance of landing a victory. At +165, Sydney Kings are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 5 and the total points line is 176. There are lots of popular ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 176, then the odds are -111.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Chris Goulding Favorite to Score the Most Baskets
Chris Goulding is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -125 to score Over 17.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -105.
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Last 5 & H2H
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Head to Head
Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings
- NBL: 31/10 2024 Melbourne United 87 Sydney Kings 83
- NBL: 28/01 2024 Sydney Kings 98 Melbourne United 86
- NBL: 04/01 2024 Sydney Kings 85 Melbourne United 101
- NBL: 19/11 2023 Melbourne United 105 Sydney Kings 93
- NBL: 25/12 2022 Sydney Kings 101 Melbourne United 80
- NBL: 23/10 2022 Melbourne United 69 Sydney Kings 87
- NBL: 09/10 2022 Melbourne United 71 Sydney Kings 91
- NBL: 26/12 2021 Sydney Kings 68 Melbourne United 82
- NBL: 16/12 2021 Melbourne United 89 Sydney Kings 47
- NBL: 05/12 2021 Sydney Kings 79 Melbourne United 74
Team Stats
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Moneyline
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 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 5 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 189.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 182.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 175: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 175 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 98.10 pts and allowed 91.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.80 pts and allowed 88.40 pts in the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 162.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 171.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 175: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 175 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 88.90 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
NBL Standings Select Season
Team | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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1 Melbourne United | 12 | 5 | 1646 | 1514 | 132 | 7-4 | 5-1 | 1L |
2 Illawarra Hawks | 9 | 5 | 1382 | 1262 | 120 | 4-2 | 5-3 | 1W |
3 Sydney Kings | 9 | 7 | 1402 | 1333 | 69 | 3-2 | 6-5 | 1W |
4 Perth Wildcats | 8 | 8 | 1508 | 1531 | -23 | 7-3 | 1-5 | 1L |
5 NZ Breakers | 7 | 7 | 1188 | 1252 | -64 | 4-3 | 3-4 | 4L |
6 SEM Phoenix | 7 | 8 | 1323 | 1289 | 34 | 4-3 | 3-5 | 2W |
7 JackJumpers | 7 | 8 | 1202 | 1248 | -46 | 5-2 | 2-6 | 4W |
8 Brisbane Bullets | 6 | 7 | 1225 | 1241 | -16 | 3-3 | 3-4 | 2W |
9 Adelaide 36ers | 6 | 7 | 1154 | 1217 | -63 | 5-2 | 1-5 | 3L |
10 Cairns Taipans | 3 | 12 | 1248 | 1391 | -143 | 2-6 | 1-6 | 11L |