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In what promises to be a thrilling match-up in the Australian NBL, the New Zealand Breakers will face off against Melbourne United on January 30, 2026. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in recent games, with the Breakers securing 2 wins in their last 5 matches, while Melbourne United has won 3 out of their last 5 games.
When it comes to tactical strengths, Melbourne United has shown a strong defensive game, while the New Zealand Breakers have been able to rely on their offensive power to secure victories. With the odds slightly favoring Melbourne United as the away team, it is clear that both teams will need to bring their A-game to the court.
With the bookmakers giving the Breakers a 2.5 odds at home and Melbourne United a 1.55 odds as the away team, our model predicts a 57.6% chance of an away win. However, in basketball, anything can happen on game day, and both teams will be looking to come out on top in this highly anticipated match.
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| NZ Breakers 40.1% |
Melbourne 59.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 88:92
Outrights of Australian NBL New Zealand Breakers: 1.7% Melbourne United: 1.7%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.4 | 1.52 | ||
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2.22 | 1.56 | Watch and Bet |
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2.25 | 1.57 | ||
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2.23 | 1.55 | ||
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2.5 | 1.55 |
Latest Results
| 23.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Adelaide 36ers – 110:112 OT 21.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 123:116 17.01.26 Cairns Taipans – New Zealand Breakers – 86:104 10.01.26 Illawarra Hawks – New Zealand Breakers – 96:101 09.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Sydney Kings – 62:103 |
25.01.26 Perth Wildcats – Melbourne United – 73:74 21.01.26 Melbourne United – Brisbane Bullets – 98:66 17.01.26 Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers – 79:77 11.01.26 Sydney Kings – Melbourne United – 97:94 07.01.26 Melbourne United – Cairns Taipans – 92:93 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.10.25 Melbourne United – New Zealand Breakers – 104:88 21.09.25 Melbourne United – New Zealand Breakers – 114:82 13.01.25 New Zealand Breakers – Melbourne United – 89:91 05.12.24 New Zealand Breakers – Melbourne United – 70:96 04.11.24 Melbourne United – New Zealand Breakers – 79:113 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Adelaide | 27 | 20 | 7 | 2506:2368 | 0.741 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 27 | 19 | 8 | 2721:2487 | 0.704 |
| 3 | Sydney | 27 | 18 | 9 | 2595:2340 | 0.667 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 28 | 18 | 10 | 2595:2445 | 0.643 |
| 5 | Perth | 27 | 16 | 11 | 2427:2313 | 0.593 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 28 | 12 | 16 | 2401:2406 | 0.429 |
| 7 | Illawarra Hawks | 26 | 10 | 16 | 2379:2491 | 0.385 |
| 8 | New Zealand Breakers | 27 | 10 | 17 | 2443:2487 | 0.370 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 27 | 7 | 20 | 2232:2621 | 0.259 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 28 | 6 | 22 | 2342:2683 | 0.214 |
Australian NBL Outrights
1. Adelaide 36ers: 1.32 (59.18%)
2. South East Melbourne: 4.26 (18.4%)
3. Sydney Kings: 6.56 (11.94%)
4. Illawarra Hawks: 27 (2.9%)
5. New Zealand Breakers: 46 (1.7%)
6. Melbourne United: 46 (1.7%)
7. Perth Wildcats: 60 (1.31%)
8. Tasmania JackJumpers: 65 (1.21%)
9. Brisbane Bullets: 90 (0.87%)
10. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.78%)
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