New Zealand Breakers vs Melbourne United predictions, Jan 30, 2026

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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
	2.4		1.52
	2.22		1.56	Watch and Bet
	2.25		1.57
	2.23		1.55
	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

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NZ Breakers won 1.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Melbourne could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NZ Breakers won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 1653:1804. (average 82.7:90.2).

Including home matches between the teams, NZ Breakers won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 817:850. (average 81.7:85).

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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