Prediction: Franklin Bulls vs Taranaki Airs
The bar shows the win probability, but the expected points are almost even: the model does not lean clearly on either side.
Match keys
- H2H favours Taranaki Airs: 4-2.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
| Franklin Bulls | Taranaki Airs | |
|---|---|---|
| Points F|A (Last 10) | 85.6 / 93.5 | 83.3 / 89.5 |
| Points F|A (Last 5) | 82.8 / 91 | 84.6 / 89.2 |
| Est. result | 89 | 87 |
The points split reflects each team's scoring pace; the win probability also factors in home-court advantage.
Head-to-head (H2H) · Franklin Bulls 2–0–4 Taranaki Airs
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04/26 New Zealand NBL | Taranaki Airs | 91-90 | Franklin Bulls |
| 21/06/25 New Zealand NBL | Franklin Bulls | 96-83 | Taranaki Airs |
| 21/05/25 New Zealand NBL | Taranaki Airs | 117-91 | Franklin Bulls |
| 23/06/24 New Zealand NBL | Franklin Bulls | 96-100 | Taranaki Airs |
| 04/05/24 New Zealand NBL | Taranaki Airs | 90-76 | Franklin Bulls |
| 08/07/23 New Zealand NBL | Franklin Bulls | 93-87 | 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 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 1652 | 1649 | 20 |
| 6 | Manawatu Jets | 18 | 7 | 11 | 1663 | 1796 | 14 |
| 7 | Nelson Giants | 19 | 6 | 13 | 1659 | 1725 | 12 |
| 8 | Taranaki Airs | 18 | 6 | 12 | 1498 | 1622 | 12 |
| 9 | Tauranga Whai | 17 | 6 | 11 | 1432 | 1578 | 12 |
| 10 | Franklin Bulls | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1518 | 1621 | 10 |
| 11 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 18 | 3 | 15 | 1579 | 1745 | 6 |
Common opponents 7 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Franklin Bulls | Taranaki Airs |
|---|---|---|
| Otago Nuggets | 88-92 L | 77-90 L |
| Nelson Giants | 85-88 L | 73-98 L |
| Tauranga Whai | 79-93 L | 85-73 W |
| Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 95-101 L | 96-74 W |
| Southland Sharks | 75-86 L | 93-84 W |
| Auckland Tuatara | 72-107 L | 69-90 L |
| Manawatu Jets | 103-112 L | 77-89 L |
| Record vs common | 0 W 0 D 7 L | 3 W 0 D 4 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.
Franklin Bulls
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
88-92 | L |
| 05/07 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
85-88 | L |
| 27/06 | Tauranga Whai New Zealand NBL |
79-93 | L |
| 21/06 | Wellington Saints New Zealand NBL |
67-81 | L |
| 13/06 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
95-101 | L |
| 07/06 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
75-86 | L |
| 05/06 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
94-93 | W |
| 31/05 | Auckland Tuatara New Zealand NBL |
72-107 | L |
| 23/05 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
98-82 | W |
| 13/05 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
103-112 | L |
Taranaki Airs
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/07 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
73-98 | L |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Franklin Bulls vs Taranaki Airs?
Our model does not see a clear favourite: the match is very even (Franklin Bulls 57% · Taranaki Airs 43%).
How many points are expected in Franklin Bulls vs Taranaki Airs?
The model estimates 175.5 total points (Franklin Bulls 89 · Taranaki Airs 86.5).
Over or under 180.5 points?
Recent history points to under 180.5 points (75%).