Phoenix vs. Breakers Predictions

We have Phoenix vs. Breakers predictions for Round 18 of the NBL on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30 PM at State Basketball Centre.

It’s an important game for the Phoenix and Breakers, who are vying for NBL finals positions.

Phoenix vs. Breakers Predictions

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Best Bet

Breakers +8.5 @ $1.90

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The Breakers are clinging onto hopes of making the finals after back-to-back wins, and they could push the Phoenix close on Wednesday night.

They scored wins over the Hawks and Taipans, and although they are two of the worst teams in the competition, it’s the Breakers’ offence that impressed us. They scored over 100 points in both wins, and scoring has been tough for the Kiwis.

Putting up 100 points against the Phoenix isn’t easy, but the Breakers might want this game more than their opponents. They are good enough to cover the +8.5 spread, in what should be a close game in Melbourne. We rated them as +4.5 underdogs, so it’s a good NBL betting line for punters.

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Same Game Multi

Breakers +8.5, Parker Jackson-Cartwright 20+ Points, Tai Webster 2+ Assists, Over 188.5 Points @ $9.75

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If the Breakers want to score an upset win, they need Parker Jackson-Cartwright to have a big scoring night. He’s a good assist player, but they Breakers are a much better team when he scores, and that’s why they won their last two. Take the value odds for PJC 20+ points at $2.15.

Tai Webster comes off the bench and provides good play for the visitors. He had two assists against the Taipans, and he could find open shooters. Include him in NBL same game multis for a bit of value.

It should be a high-scoring game, which is reflected by the 188.5-point line. If the Breakers come to play, the over should cash.

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Best Value Bet

Breakers H2H @ $3.70

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Desperation can make or break a team, and we’re hoping the Breakers play better when they’re desperate for wins.

That has been the case recently with consecutive wins, and although they’re leaving their run late, they have the players needed to score an upset win over the Phoenix.

We’re not surprised to see the Phoenix at short odds, but getting $3.70 for the Breakers to win is too generous to pass up.

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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.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.