Melbourne United vs Tasmania JackJumpers predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In a highly anticipated Australian NBL matchup on January 17, 2026, Melbourne United will host Tasmania JackJumpers at their home court. Melbourne United, despite only winning one of their last five matches, will look to turn their recent form around and take advantage of their home-court advantage. Tasmania JackJumpers, on the other hand, have been in better form lately, winning three of their last five matches, and will aim to continue their winning momentum on the road.

The bookmakers have given Melbourne United a slight edge with odds of 2.03, compared to Tasmania JackJumpers’ odds of 1.66. Our model prediction also leans towards a home win with a probability of 52.6%, leaving a 47.4% chance for an away victory.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths and adaptability in order to come out on top in this matchup. With the recent form trends and bookmakers’ odds signaling a close encounter, it will be interesting to see how this game unfolds. As always in sports, anything can happen, and the outcome of this game is far from certain.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-12T19:52:02+00:00.

Melbourne
44.5%
Tasmania
55.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 87:90

Outrights of Australian NBL Melbourne United: 9.59% Tasmania JackJumpers: 6.64%

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 2.05 1.67
Pinnacle 2.03 1.66
Best for US Customers 2.2 1.71

Latest Results

11.01.26 Sydney Kings – Melbourne United – 97:94
07.01.26 Melbourne United – Cairns Taipans – 92:93
03.01.26 Tasmania JackJumpers – Melbourne United – 84:75
27.12.25 Brisbane Bullets – Melbourne United – 87:92
23.12.25 Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers – 73:92
09.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – Tasmania JackJumpers – 72:80
03.01.26 Tasmania JackJumpers – Melbourne United – 84:75
31.12.25 Illawarra Hawks – Tasmania JackJumpers – 92:90
29.12.25 Tasmania JackJumpers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 87:84
26.12.25 Tasmania JackJumpers – New Zealand Breakers – 80:81 OT

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 2.
  • Melbourne is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Tasmania has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Tasmania may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1658:1724. (average 82.9:86.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Melbourne won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 849:865. (average 84.9:86.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.01.26 Tasmania JackJumpers – Melbourne United – 84:75
    23.12.25 Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers – 73:92
    18.09.25 Tasmania JackJumpers – Melbourne United – 84:88
    01.02.25 Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers – 94:92
    23.12.24 Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers – 91:97

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Adelaide 24 19 5 2204:2044 0.792
    2 South East Melbourne 24 16 8 2372:2191 0.667
    3 Sydney 24 15 9 2289:2065 0.625
    4 Melbourne United 25 15 10 2344:2229 0.600
    5 Perth 24 14 10 2156:2083 0.583
    6 Tasmania JackJumpers 25 12 13 2139:2121 0.480
    7 New Zealand Breakers 24 9 15 2113:2166 0.375
    8 Illawarra Hawks 23 8 15 2078:2233 0.348
    9 Cairns Taipans 24 7 17 1986:2293 0.292
    10 Brisbane Bullets 25 6 19 2121:2377 0.240

    Australian NBL Outrights

    1. Adelaide 36ers: 2.4 (35.97%)

    2. Sydney Kings: 4.5 (19.19%)

    3. South East Melbourne: 4.5 (19.19%)

    4. Melbourne United: 9 (9.59%)

    5. Tasmania JackJumpers: 13 (6.64%)

    6. Perth Wildcats: 15 (5.76%)

    7. Illawarra Hawks: 80 (1.08%)

    8. New Zealand Breakers: 100 (0.86%)

    9. Brisbane Bullets: 100 (0.86%)

    10. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.86%)

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