Prediction: Otago Nuggets vs Wellington Saints
Estimated 181 total points (Otago Nuggets 86.1 · Wellington Saints 94.9).
Recent form leaves Otago Nuggets with 3 wins, 0 draws and 7 losses over 10 games; Wellington Saints has piled up 8-0-2 in the same span. In the last 6 head-to-head meetings, Otago Nuggets won 2 and Wellington Saints 4.
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Wellington Saints (rating 1457 vs 1575).
- H2H favours Wellington Saints: 4-2.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
| Otago Nuggets | Wellington Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| Points F|A (Last 10) | 85 / 90.2 | 99.6 / 87.7 |
| Points F|A (Last 5) | 85.2 / 91.4 | 96.2 / 89.2 |
| Est. result | 86 | 95 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Otago Nuggets 2–0–4 Wellington Saints
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/26 New Zealand NBL | Wellington Saints | 96-90 | Otago Nuggets |
| 31/05/25 New Zealand NBL | Wellington Saints | 91-79 | Otago Nuggets |
| 12/04/25 New Zealand NBL | Otago Nuggets | 99-111 | Wellington Saints |
| 29/06/24 New Zealand NBL | Wellington Saints | 106-80 | Otago Nuggets |
| 13/04/24 New Zealand NBL | Otago Nuggets | 105-98 | Wellington Saints |
| 09/06/23 New Zealand NBL | Wellington Saints | 85-101 | Otago Nuggets |
Standings · New Zealand NBL
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| # | Team | P | W | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southland Sharks | 17 | 14 | 3 | 1647 | 1516 | 28 |
| 2 | Auckland Tuatara | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1434 | 1261 | 26 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 15 | 11 | 4 | 1468 | 1286 | 22 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 14 | 10 | 4 | 1387 | 1248 | 20 |
| 5 | Otago Nuggets | 15 | 7 | 8 | 1294 | 1311 | 14 |
| 6 | Tauranga Whai | 15 | 6 | 9 | 1278 | 1360 | 12 |
| 7 | Taranaki Airs | 16 | 6 | 10 | 1335 | 1431 | 12 |
| 8 | Franklin Bulls | 15 | 5 | 10 | 1345 | 1441 | 10 |
| 9 | Manawatu Jets | 15 | 5 | 10 | 1381 | 1496 | 10 |
| 10 | Nelson Giants | 15 | 4 | 11 | 1289 | 1364 | 8 |
| 11 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 16 | 3 | 13 | 1412 | 1556 | 6 |
Common opponents 7 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Otago Nuggets | Wellington Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Taranaki Airs | 90-77 W | 81-71 W |
| Manawatu Jets | 97-104 L | 105-84 W |
| Franklin Bulls | 93-94 L | 81-67 W |
| Southland Sharks | 89-99 L | 90-104 L |
| Nelson Giants | 88-63 W | 111-109 W |
| Auckland Tuatara | 72-98 L | 88-96 L |
| Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 82-91 L | 107-79 W |
| Record vs common | 2 W 0 D 5 L | 5 W 0 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Wellington Saints (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.
Otago Nuggets
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | Taranaki Airs New Zealand NBL |
90-77 | W |
| 25/06 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
97-104 | L |
| 20/06 | Taranaki Airs New Zealand NBL |
91-87 | W |
| 13/06 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
58-93 | L |
| 07/06 | Wellington Saints New Zealand NBL |
90-96 | L |
| 05/06 | Franklin Bulls New Zealand NBL |
93-94 | L |
| 31/05 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
89-99 | L |
| 24/05 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
88-63 | W |
| 16/05 | Auckland Tuatara New Zealand NBL |
72-98 | L |
| 09/05 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
82-91 | L |
Wellington Saints
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
111-109 | W |
| 21/06 | Franklin Bulls New Zealand NBL |
81-67 | W |
| 14/06 | Auckland Tuatara New Zealand NBL |
88-96 | L |
| 07/06 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
96-90 | W |
| 01/06 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
105-84 | W |
| 25/05 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
107-79 | W |
| 21/05 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
90-104 | L |
| 16/05 | Taranaki Airs New Zealand NBL |
81-71 | W |
| 10/05 | Franklin Bulls New Zealand NBL |
126-88 | W |
| 30/04 | Taranaki Airs New Zealand NBL |
111-89 | W |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Otago Nuggets vs Wellington Saints?
Our model gives 54% to Wellington Saints.
How many points are expected in Otago Nuggets vs Wellington Saints?
The model estimates 181 total points (Otago Nuggets 86.1 · Wellington Saints 94.9).