New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings Prediction, Tips & Odds – Mar. 12, 2023
New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings Prediction 12.03.2023. After not showing any mercy against the Breakers two days ago, the Sydney Kings will try to use their convincing victory as a springboard to complete their back-to-back championship journey this Sunday in game 4 of the NBL23 Grand Final at the Spark Arena.
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New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings Odds
Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction 1×2: 1.80/2.02
Asian Handicap (-1.5/+1.5): 1.95/1.87
Total Over/Under (169.5): 1.93/1.89
Odds via bet365 Sportsbook.
New Zealand Breakers News
The New Zealand Breakers attempted to turn the tide by making a change in their starting lineup for game 3, but it didn´t work out. At halftime it looked like the Breakers would fight until the end, but the Kings adjusted to their new schemes in the locker room and completely took the life out of the New Zealand side.
The Kiwi team experienced a horrendous second half, one we don´t often see in a playoff final series. The Breakers combined for only 21 points(9 in the final quarter) for the record-breaking lowest-scoring half in an NBL Championship series. A huge blow for their morale, but they should find some comfort in playing at home as they still look like a formidable foe in this final.
Sydney Kings Team News
Offense wins games, but defense wins titles. The Sydney Kings are well aware of this as they completely smothered the New Zealand Breakers in the second half of their 91:68 game 3 romp.
The Kings have already tasted the wear and tear of the playoffs last season and were unfazed by their suprising opening defeat. Playing away from home in New Zealand they weathered the storm minus two important pieces on the court and then completed the comeback with a resounding 20+ blowout victory.
New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings H2H
10.03.23 – Sydney Kings – New Zealand Breakers 91:68
05.03.23 – New Zealand Breakers – Sydney Kings 74:81
03.03.23 – Sydney Kings – New Zealand Breakers 87:95
22.01.23 – Sydney Kings -New Zealand Breakers 88:93
08.12.22 – New Zealand Breakers – Sydney Kings 81:88
New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings Prediction
The Breakers will find it difficult to hang on, but home court advantage should guarantee a much different contest compared to what we witnessed two days ago.
Being restricted to only 21 points in an entire half should take its toll on the home side. New Zealand must be intimidated and will require a new tactical shakeup to handle the reigning champions, who have all it takes to do the double this Sunday.
Overall, we avoided backing the winner since we still consider the Breakers to be alive in this final and opted for the Total Under because the hosts are experiencing tremendous difficulties against the Kings shutdown defense and averaged only 71 points in the last two contests.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 12.03.2023. 04:00 PM Local Time(GMT+11)/ 06:00 CET
Prediction: Total Under 169.5
Odds: 1.89
Sportsbook: Bet365
