Nelson Giants vs Canterbury Rams Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jun. 11, 2023
Nelson Giants vs Canterbury Rams Prediction 11.06.2023. The Nelson Giants and the Canterbury Rams will wrap up another round of NZ NBL action at the Trafalgar Centre on early Sunday morning.
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Nelson Giants vs Canterbury Rams Odds
Nelson Giants vs Canterbury Rams Moneyline: 3.195/1.32
Asian Handicap (+7.0/-7.0): 1.85/1.83
Total Over/Under (179.0): 1.84/1.84
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Nelson Giants Team News
The Nelson Giants are not a mere shadow of a team they were last season when they were the main standout team defensively. Currently, they find themselves close to the bottom of the league in ninth place with a measly 3-8 record and need to start winning as soon as possible if they want to stay in the mix for the top 6 and the playoffs.
Couple of days ago news broke out that their franchise decided to release one of the club´s leaders and main scorers, American import Kavion Pippen, who was instantly replaced with a new center Callum McRae who should debut in today´s game against the Rams.
Can he make immediate impact and end the team´s two-game losing streak against the scorching-hot Rams? It remains to be seen, but we doubt he and his teammates will be able to bring down the bolstered Rams side that will feature the debut of one of the most prominent New Zealand´s basketball stars.
The @GiantsNZNBL are adding centre Callum McRae 🚨
— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) June 10, 2023
The 7-foot-1 big man posted averages of 12.9 PTS, 9.3 REB & 2.4 AST in 32 games with @SacHornetsMBB in 2022-23 💪
McRae will be available to play in tomorrow's game against the Rams.#SalsNBL @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/C9RTimxPKC
Canterbury Rams Team News
Led by one of the best centers in the league Tai Wynyard, the Canterbury Rams had a smooth sailing in the opening seven rounds. However, their star centre received an offer he couldn´t refuse from the CBA 3X3 and left the team around a month ago.
With his departure and the departure of import Jared Wilson-Frame, the Rams started struggling but recently made some massive moves in the market that have once again turned them into one of the main title contenders.
After signing a new import centre Galin Smith, the Canterbury Rams dropped a bomb couple of days ago by announcing the signing of one of the best basketball players New Zealand has to offer, Corey Webster. According to the latest rumours he is set to make his debut in the clash against the Giants and should make all the difference in this very important game for both teams.
COREY WEBSTER TO THE RAMS 🚨
— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) June 7, 2023
The two-time MVP joins the Rams fresh off winning the @theBAL title with Al Ahly 🙌@cwebster9 averaged 25.4 PTS, 4.8 REB, 6.9 AST & 1.9 STL in nine games with the Bulls last season 🔥#SalsNBL @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/p6U9XmFZiu
Nelson Giants vs Canterbury Rams Prediction
In difference to our yesterday´s preview, this time we have to side with the public. The Canterbury Rams have brought in some serious new firepower and are coming into this game on the back of a terrific performance and a blowout win over the Bay Hawks, which gives solid value to the Rams -7.0 spread.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 11.06.2023. 4:00 PM Local Time NZST/ Sunday, 11.06.2023., 06:00 CET
Prediction: Handiсap Canterbury Rams (-7)
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: 22bet
