Tasmania JackJumpers

Basketball Australia - NBL Thu 18 Sep 05:30

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NBL Betting Preview: Tasmania vs Melbourne

Tasmania are at home to last season's runners-up Melbourne in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 05:30 on Thursday 18 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

The total line of 176.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -111. We can see Tasmania and Melbourne combining to go bigger.

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94-92 Win for United in Last H2H Clash

Tasmania JackJumpers won their last game, beating Cairns Taipans 90-83 at home in the final match of the 2024/25 regular season.

Melbourne United lost their previous game, going down 114-104 on the road to Illawarra Hawks in the Game 5 decider of the NBL championship series.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Melbourne and Tasmania saw the former win. It was a 94-92 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Tasmania winning six times.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Melbourne United 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
10  JackJumpers 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
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Tasmania JackJumpers vs Melbourne United Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Tasmania JackJumpers vs Melbourne United betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this NBL matchup is set at 176.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -111 is available.

The basketball picks are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant NBL stats to get the full picture.

Key Tasmania vs Melbourne league stats:

  • The 176.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Tasmania games at home.
  • The 176.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Tasmania games at home.
  • The 176.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Melbourne games on the road.
  • The 176.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Melbourne games.
  • The 176.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 176.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 176.5
Spread Melbourne +2.5
Result & BTTS 60 Melbourne / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Tasmania JackJumpers Tasmania JackJumpers logo 90 - 92 Melbourne United logo Melbourne United

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Melbourne United claiming a 92-90 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

Tasmania JackJumpers 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 above betting predictions.

JackJumpers Favorites to Win According to the Books

Tasmania JackJumpers have the shortest price to win this NBL game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability due to their -143 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Melbourne United are trading at +115.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 178.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you fancy Over 178.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Among the various options for wagering on the NBL, you will find that micro betting is provided. They focus on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Tasmania JackJumpers logo Tasmania JackJumpers Stats
Melbourne United logo Melbourne United Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Adelaide 36ers 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Brisbane Bullets 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Cairns Taipans 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Illawarra Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Melbourne United 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
NZ Breakers 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Perth Wildcats 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
SEM Phoenix 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Sydney Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
10  JackJumpers 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -