The top basketball league in Australia has kicked off, with each team working to find their rhythm. Sportsmacro experts provide their prediction for the matchup between the Taipans and Adelaide.
Taipans
Even in the preseason, it was evident that the Taipans were unlikely to achieve high results, as they lost all four of their exhibition games. In their first match of the season, they suffered an expected defeat, falling 75-102 without much resistance, particularly struggling in the final quarter where they lost by 15 points.
Although the season has just begun, the Taipans do not appear to be playoff contenders. It’s likely they will face significant challenges and lose many of their regular-season games, similar to last season.
Adelaide
Adelaide kicked off the current season with a home loss to a strong Sydney team, finishing 94-102. They were competitive throughout the game, even leading by 5 points before the final quarter, but couldn’t maintain their advantage in the end.
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The club has bolstered its roster with the addition of a key player, Montrez. Additionally, both Vasilevich and Mayen made a significant impact in their season opener, scoring 23 points each.
Key Facts about the match
- Last season, the Taipans won exactly half of their home games.
- In contrast, Adelaide struggled on the road, securing only 3 wins out of 14 matches.
- The odds for the upcoming matchup are as follows: W1 – 2.69, W2 – 1.43.
Key player
Montrez Harrell is a standout player in this matchup, having previously excelled in the NBA. After a serious injury last year and being released by Philadelphia, he now plays for Adelaide. In his first game with the team, he made an impressive debut, recording a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
H2H
Last season, the two rivals faced off three times, with most games being quite productive. The series ended 2-1 in favor of the Taipans.
Prediction
In this matchup, the guests are favored, but it’s important to recognize that both teams are eager for a win after starting the season with losses. I anticipate an unpredictable battle that could go either way. A promising bet might be on a total of over 177.5 points.
