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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.
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| 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
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.05 | 1.65 | Watch and Bet |
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2.05 | 1.67 | ||
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2.03 | 1.66 | ||
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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
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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