New Zealand Breakers vs. Sydney Kings Prediction, Tips & Odds – Dec. 08, 2022 07:30 CET
A highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash awaits us this Thursday afternoon at the Spark Arena in Auckland as the New Zealand Breakers take on the Sydney Kings.
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New Zealand Breakers Team News
After two stellar outings against the Phoenix and the Bullets, who both conceded 100+ points and suffered heavy blowout losses, the Breakers offense dried up against the Wildcats five days ago.
Perth stole a 92:84 win in New Zealand and also snapped the Breakers 5-game winning streak. Interestingly, the last team to beat them prior to this game were the Sydney Kings, which could be a sign of things to come today.
It´s true the Breakers are having a breakout season and have been playing at a very high level, but their main problem is that they lack the necessary experience to take down the Kings, who kept their domestic core together after winning the title last year.
Sydney Kings Team News
After having their historic winning streak on the road snapped by the Taipans ten days ago, the reigning champions restored order with a convincing win over the Adelaide 36ers last Sunday. With their 19-point victory, the Kings reclaimed the top spot from the Breakers and also gained crucial momentum ahead of today´s mouthwatering clash.
Sydney will be wary of their opponents surging form, but will be buoyed by their 81:77 victory in Auckland a month ago, when the Breakers almost completed a huge comeback after being down by 20 points for most of the second and third quarter. In today´s game it´s hard to expect one of the teams to break away, but the Kings should still enter the game as slight favourites.
New Zealand Breakers vs. Sydney Kings Prediction
The New Zealand Breakers have become the team to beat this season, but we disagree with the bookmakers they should be favourites in this game. The road warriors from Sydney know how to get it done away from home, so the value is in the Kings to cover the spread.
Kick-off time: Thursday, 08.12.2022 07:30 CET
Prediction: Sydney Kings (+1.5)
Odds: 1.82
Sportsbook: bet365
