Otago Nuggets vs Canterbury Rams Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jun. 15, 2023
Otago Nuggets vs Canterbury Rams Prediction 15.06.2023. New round of NZ NBL action starts on Thursday morning with the third-placed Otago Nuggets welcoming the second-placed Canterbury Rams at the Edgar Centre.
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Otago Nuggets vs Canterbury Rams Odds
Otago Nuggets vs Canterbury Rams Moneyline: 1.80/1.92
Asian Handicap (-1.5/+1.5): 1.925/1.781
Total Over/Under (176.0): 1.83/1.83
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Otago Nuggets Team News
Undermanned without the presence of their leading import Jaquori McLaughlin and without the presence of their newest recruit Tai Webster, the Otago Nuggets started off last weekend with a gut-wrenching loss at the hands of the Manawatu Jets, which prolonged their losing streak to four straight games.
After that game they travelled to Wellington with a battered, bruised and fatigued side still missing crucial pieces to face the well-rested Wellington Saints and managed to pull off a miracle. Despite playing with an incomplete roster they had an inspiring first quarter putting up 30 points to set the tone for the rest of the game, which they ultimately won in impressive fashion by 16 points(101:85).
In the meantime, they made a big move in the transfer market by securing the services of their former scorer Nikau McCullough who remains questionable for today´s game, while Tai Webster and Jaquori McLaughlin will still remain sidelined.
You don't want to miss this one, Nuggs Nation 💙💛
— Otago Nuggets (@otagonuggetsnbl) June 12, 2023
🆚 Canterbury Rams
📅 Thursday 15 June
⏰ 7.00pm
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Canterbury Rams Team News
Ever since the leading rebounder and top center Tai Wynyard left the Canterbury Rams, his former team has struggled to find consistency. The Rams have been exchanging wins and losses, while last weekend they had to tackle the bolstered squad of the Nelson Giants, whose new center Callum McRae made all the difference as the Giants inflicted a tough loss to the Canterbury Rams(97:94).
In today´s game the Canterbury Rams will still be without the services of one of the finest basketball players New Zealand has to offer and their newest blockbuster signing Corey Webster. Since we already mentioned they are struggling to find consistency, the non-presence of their new signing could spell trouble for them as they take on the pumped up Nuggets who have figured things out without their import point guard.
The @GiantsNZNBL storm home to upset the @CanterburyRams 97-94! 😳@MaturMaker posted a double-double for the Giants with 20 PTS & 12 REB on 7-of-14 shooting from the field 🙌
— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) June 11, 2023
Callum McRae: 26 PTS, 8 REB, 11-14 FG
Avery Woodson: 20 PTS
Troy Baxter Jr. scored a team-high 21 PTS… pic.twitter.com/00G1NtGQZ6
Otago Nuggets vs Canterbury Rams Prediction
A tough and tight-contested game is expected, but we have to take sides with the public on this one because it seems that the Nuggets have found the winning recipe despite all the roster adversity they are facing at the moment. In addition, the Rams will still be without Corey Webster which is an additional plus for our bet.
Our pick for this game is Moneyline Otago Nuggets for very solid 1.80 odds.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 15.06.2023. 07:00 PM Local Time NZST/ Thursday, 15.06.2023., 09:00 CET
Prediction: Otago Nuggets to win
Odds: 1.80
Sportsbook: 22bet
