On September 28, the Tasmania JackJumpers will face off against Melbourne United in the NBL regular season. Analysts from Sportsmacro provide an exclusive prediction for this matchup.
Tasmania JackJumpers
The surprise champions of last season will be looking to defend their title, though it won’t be easy. So far, they’ve played just one game in the championship, suffering a 9-point loss on the road to Melbourne. The pivotal moment came in the third quarter, where they fell behind by 11 points.
A victory against a formidable opponent like Melbourne could boost their confidence significantly, as it’s crucial for the reigning champions to avoid starting the season with two losses—especially with the advantage of playing at home.
Melbourne United
This season, Melbourne’s objective is clear: to claim the title after falling short last year, despite being the top favorites. Their start has been promising, with two wins in two games.
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In their latest match, Melbourne secured a formal victory over South East Melbourne, finishing with a score of 96-84. Matthew Dellavedova recorded a double-double in that game. Given their strong performance, Melbourne is likely to emerge as a top contender for the regular championship, but they’ll need to manage their energy as the season progresses.
Kay Facts about the match
- Melbourne remains undefeated this season.
- Last regular season, Tasmania had a mixed record at home, securing only 8 wins out of 14 matches.
- The odds for the upcoming matchup are as follows: W1 – 1.95, W2 – 1.86.
Key player
In this matchup, a key player to watch could be Melbourne guard Matthew Dellavedova, who has averaged nearly 20 points across the two games this season.
H2H
The two teams have already faced each other this season, with Melbourne securing a home victory by a score of 88-79.
Prediction
In the clash between last season’s finalists, bookmakers have refrained from naming a clear favorite. The JackJumpers will be looking for revenge after their recent defeat, while Melbourne has other plans in mind. Given the intensity of this matchup, a bet on a total of over 172.5 points seems fitting.
