NBL Round 19 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NBL tips off this week with Round 19 action, kicking off with Bullets vs. 36ers on Wednesday.

We have NBL betting tips for every game in 2025/26, including this week’s featured games between Breakers vs. United, Kings vs. Hawks, and 36ers vs. Phoenix.

NBL Round 19 Tips

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Wednesday 28/1/26

7:30pm Bullets vs. 36ers @ Gold Coast and Leisure Centre

Betting Tip: 36ers –16.5 @ $1.90

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It’s a big line for the 36ers to cover, especially after three losses from their last five games. However, the Bullets are as close to awful as possible, following a 113-75 loss to the Hawks on Monday night.

There is nothing firing for the Bullets, who are shooting blanks, and the 36ers need a win to stay at the top of the NBL ladder.

36ers by 20

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9:30pm Wildcats vs. Phoenix @ RAC Arena

Betting Tip: Phoenix –2.5 @ $1.90

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The Wildcats are getting every chance with the NBL draw, as they get another home game. However, after losing last week, they could struggle to contain the Phoenix.

There is a lot to like about the way the Phoenix are playing, including three straight wins, and they’re pushing the 36ers for the top spot.

It’s not easy to win on the road, but they should have too much class.

Phoenix by 6

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Thursday 29/1/26

7:30pm Kings vs. Hawks @ Qudos Bank Arena

Betting Tip: Kings –5.5 @ $1.90

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The Kings have signaled their NBL title ambitions with a good winning streak, and we’re picking it to continue against the Hawks.

The Hawks scored an easy win over the Bullets on Monday, but Sydney is a much better team, and playing at Qudos Bank Arena is another positive.

Take the Kings to win and cover the spread.

Kings by 7

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Friday 30/1/26

5:30pm Breakers vs. United @ Spark Arena

Betting Tip: Breakers @ $2.64

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It’s hard to believe the Breakers scored over 100 points in both games last week and came away with no competition points.

Another loss on Friday to United could all but end their finals chances, so we’re picking them to win and keep their good scoring going.

United is due a loss after three straight wins, so bet against the favs.

Breakers by 4

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7:30pm Taipans vs. JackJumpers @ Cairns Convention Centre

Betting Tip: JackJumpers –2.5 @ $1.90

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Despite coming off three straight losses, we’re surprised the JackJumpers are only –2.5 with NBL betting markets.

They are a much better team than the Taipans, who have also lost three straight, and we don’t trust then to turn up.

Tasmania might have injury concerns, but they’re fighting for a playoff spot.

JackJumpers by 5

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Saturday 31/1/26

5:30pm 36ers vs. Phoenix @ Adelaide Entetainment Centre

Betting Tip: 36ers @ $1.78

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It won’t be an easy game for the 36ers, but it’s an important game in the grand scheme of things.

They need to win to stay above the Phoenix on the NBL ladder, and they will need to improve on their recent form.

We’re backing them to have a good game, and it could be a thriller.

36ers by 3

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8:00pm Hawks vs. Wildcats @ WIN Entertainment Centre

Betting Tip: Wildcats –4.5 @ $1.90

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A win is important for the Wildcats, and they are a much better team than the defending champions.

Despite playing a couple of good games recently, the Hawks aren’t an elite team this season. The Wildcats could capitalise and produce the goods.

Include them in NBL picks at the current line.

Wildcats by 6

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Sunday 1/2/26

2:30pm JackJumpers vs. Breakers @ MyState Bank Arena

Betting Tip: Breakers @ $1.80

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It’s a big week for the Breakers, who could put pressure on the JackJumpers with two wins.

This game could be the deciding game to which team makes the NBL finals, and we give the edge to the Breakers.

They have improved their scoring, which could be enough to win.

Breakers by 4

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4:30pm Taipans vs. Kings @ Cairns Convention Centre

Betting Tip: Kings –9.5

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The Taipans get the benefit of another home game, but it will unlikely count for nothing against the Kings.

There is a decided class advantage for the Kings, who are marching their way to the finals with a solid winning streak.

An easy win is likely on Sunday.

Kings by 13

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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