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Starting 5: NBL set to Ignite, rising stars and undefeated records
This nine-game slate features two Ignite Cup blockbusters, renewed rivalries and a long-awaited return home for Illawarra.
All the action tips off on Wednesday night with an Ignite Cup double-header from 5.30pm AEST, as New Zealand starts its title defence against Cairns.
Courtney Ward takes a look at some of the key storylines ahead of Round 3.
New Zealand Breakers v Cairns Taipans – Wednesday, September 30, 5.30pm AEST – Spark ArenaWatch: ESPN | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Sydney Kings v Brisbane Bullets – Wednesday, September 30, 7.30pm AEST – Afterpay ArenaWatch: ESPN | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Tasmania JackJumpers v Melbourne United – Thursday, October 1, 7.30pm AEST – MyState Bank ArenaWatch: ESPN | Scores and stats: Game Centre
NBL27 Round 3 Predictions & Tips
The 2026/27 NBL season moves into Round 3 this week, with a packed nine-game schedule running from Wednesday through to Sunday.
Round 3 also marks the beginning of the NBL27 Ignite Cup, with Wednesday night's New Zealand Breakers v Cairns Taipans and Sydney Kings v Brisbane Bullets games opening the midweek action before another busy weekend of NBL basketball.
We'll have full betting previews for five games across Round 3: Sydney Kings v Brisbane Bullets, Tasmania JackJumpers v Melbourne United, Illawarra Hawks v Adelaide 36ers, Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans and South East Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks. Our analysis and best bets for the remaining four games will be added directly to this page as markets, team news and betting opportunities develop.
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Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 30 Sep 2026
Sydney Kings host Brisbane Bullets, with tip-off set for 12:30 on Wednesday 30 September.
Sydney can cover the -6.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing them at odds of 1.87 to overcome Brisbane.
Sydney Kings last game saw them register a 121-100 home win over Illawarra Hawks.
Brisbane Bullets won their previous game which was at home. It was a 103-95 triumph against Illawarra Hawks.
Sydney triumphed 117-77 when they last played Brisbane. Sydney have seven straight wins against Brisbane. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
Our Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
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