NBL Betting Tips - NBL Round 14: Part I 2025 Predictions

Round 14 is spread out, with a game every day until New Years Eve. I will split my bets across two segments, so stay tuned for Round 14 Part II.

Adelaide 36ers Vs. Cairns Taipans (Wed 5:30pm)

Best Bet

Troy Brown Jnr.

Over 3.5 Rebounds

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$1.73

The former Washington Wizard looks to have found his spot within this stacked 36ers lineup.

He came off the bench last game and only played 14 minutes total; he should regain his starting spot here against Cairns. Averaging 4.8RPG, it’s a healthy advantage we have here to the 3.5 line. In the above-mentioned half game, he only managed 2 boards, but the 7 games before that he hasn’t gone below 4.

Cairns have looked better since Waardenburg has returned but its still took a McVeigh masterclass to overcome New Zealand. The 36ers are a different beast and this could get ugly.

Sydney Kings Vs. Illawarra Hawks (Xmas Night 8:30pm)

Value Bet

Xavier Cooks

8+ Rebounds

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$2.08

Cooks will get the job of trying to control three-time NBA Champ JaVale McGee in this one as the Kings host the Hawks.

Cooks has recorded 9+ rebounds in each of his last seven games against Illawarra at Qudos Bank Arena. Albeit a lot of different circumstances in those games but the pattern is there.

McGee is the heart of this Hawks team’s offence, and they are a much better side when he is rolling. From Sydney’s perspective, it will be stopping McGee and make Harvey and Peterson make outside shots, if they want to win.

Knowing all eyes will be on this Christmas Day showpiece might just be what Cooks needs to find slightly above average rebounds.

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David Gibson

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