Basketball · New Zealand NBL · 15/07, 09:00
Prediction: Taranaki Airs vs Nelson Giants
Prediction summary
Estimated points
175.8Total
Taranaki Airs89.7
Nelson Giants86.1
1X2
Taranaki Airs
Nelson Giants
Recent form · 10 last
Taranaki Airs
3-0-7 (W-D-L)
Nelson Giants
3-0-7 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Taranaki Airs
4–2
Nelson Giants
(6 last)
Model analysis
Estimated points175.8Taranaki Airs 89.7 · Nelson Giants 86.1
Match keys
- H2H favours Taranaki Airs: 4-2.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
| Taranaki Airs | Nelson Giants | |
|---|---|---|
| Points F|A (Last 10) | 83.1 / 87.8 | 86.6 / 90.8 |
| Points F|A (Last 5) | 88.6 / 86.4 | 92.6 / 97.4 |
| Est. result | 90 | 86 |
Est. total175.8
Line O/U174.5
Diff.1.3
The points split reflects each team's scoring pace; the win probability also factors in home-court advantage.
Head-to-head (H2H) · Taranaki Airs 4–0–2 Nelson Giants
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/26 New Zealand NBL | Nelson Giants | 107-91 | Taranaki Airs |
| 18/06/25 New Zealand NBL | Taranaki Airs | 71-82 | Nelson Giants |
| 05/04/25 New Zealand NBL | Nelson Giants | 93-108 | Taranaki Airs |
| 17/07/24 New Zealand NBL | Taranaki Airs | 87-74 | Nelson Giants |
| 14/07/24 New Zealand NBL | Taranaki Airs | 106-90 | Nelson Giants |
| 28/04/24 New Zealand NBL | Nelson Giants | 97-116 | Taranaki Airs |
Standings · New Zealand NBL
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| # | Team | P | W | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southland Sharks | 18 | 15 | 3 | 1730 | 1587 | 30 |
| 2 | Canterbury Rams | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1758 | 1529 | 28 |
| 3 | Auckland Tuatara | 17 | 14 | 3 | 1623 | 1404 | 28 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 17 | 12 | 5 | 1675 | 1531 | 24 |
| 5 | Otago Nuggets | 18 | 9 | 9 | 1560 | 1570 | 18 |
| 6 | Manawatu Jets | 18 | 7 | 11 | 1663 | 1796 | 14 |
| 7 | Taranaki Airs | 17 | 6 | 11 | 1425 | 1524 | 12 |
| 8 | Tauranga Whai | 17 | 6 | 11 | 1432 | 1578 | 12 |
| 9 | Nelson Giants | 18 | 5 | 13 | 1561 | 1652 | 10 |
| 10 | Franklin Bulls | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1518 | 1621 | 10 |
| 11 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 17 | 3 | 14 | 1500 | 1653 | 6 |
Common opponents 7 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Taranaki Airs | Nelson Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Rams | 90-93 L | 74-93 L |
| Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 96-74 W | 94-85 W |
| Southland Sharks | 93-84 W | 71-83 L |
| Tauranga Whai | 85-73 W | 58-69 L |
| Auckland Tuatara | 69-90 L | 82-88 L |
| Manawatu Jets | 77-89 L | 113-120 L |
| Wellington Saints | 71-81 L | 109-111 L |
| Record vs common | 3 W 0 D 4 L | 1 W 0 D 6 L |
Better against common opponents: Taranaki Airs (4 of 7 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Taranaki Airs
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
90-93 | L |
| 02/07 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
96-74 | W |
| 27/06 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
77-90 | L |
| 20/06 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
87-91 | L |
| 18/06 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
93-84 | W |
| 12/06 | Tauranga Whai New Zealand NBL |
85-73 | W |
| 06/06 | Auckland Tuatara New Zealand NBL |
69-90 | L |
| 29/05 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
77-89 | L |
| 24/05 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
86-113 | L |
| 16/05 | Wellington Saints New Zealand NBL |
71-81 | L |
Nelson Giants
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/07 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
113-120 | L |
| 11/07 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
71-83 | L |
| 05/07 | Franklin Bulls New Zealand NBL |
88-85 | W |
| 28/06 | Auckland Tuatara New Zealand NBL |
82-88 | L |
| 27/06 | Wellington Saints New Zealand NBL |
109-111 | L |
| 17/06 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
92-79 | W |
| 13/06 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
85-95 | L |
| 06/06 | Tauranga Whai New Zealand NBL |
58-69 | L |
| 04/06 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
94-85 | W |
| 30/05 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
74-93 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Taranaki Airs vs Nelson Giants?
Our model gives 60% to Taranaki Airs.
How many points are expected in Taranaki Airs vs Nelson Giants?
The model estimates 175.8 total points (Taranaki Airs 89.7 · Nelson Giants 86.1).

