Taranaki Airs vs. Nelson Giants Prediction, Tips & Odds – Aug. 04, 2022  09:30 CET

Top of the table New Zealand NBL clash between Taranaki and Nelson will give one of these teams the crucial win that secures the top position. Current league leaders Nelson failed to stop Wellington and their winning streak two days ago and now have to beat Taranaki if they want to become the regular season champions.

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Taranaki Airs vs. Nelson Giants Odds

Spread Odds (+1.5/-1.5): 1.83

Total Over/Under (171.5): 1.80/1.86

Taranaki Airs Team News

The Airs played their last game five days ago away from home against the Franklin Bulls and came away with a convincing 93:86 win. The Bulls raced in front early but Taranaki mounted a huge comeback and took control of the game before the end of the first half.

The Airs secured a very important win in the end and remained in contention for the top. The Giants lost to the Saints in Wellington just a couple of days ago providing the Airs with an excellent opportunity to finish as the league leaders.

The @TaranakiAirs erase an 18-point deficit to beat the @franklinbullsnz 93-86 in Pukekohe 🔥@Shaun_will3 dropped 24 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST & 2 BLK for the Airs 💯

📝Read the game recap here: https://t.co/61bj2QrafE#SalsNBL #LetsGo @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/QpzDBH34EV

— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) July 29, 2022

Nelson Giants Team News

To end as the first-placed team, the Airs will have to beat the Giants. It would be quite an amazing turnaround if they ended the season at the top because they started off very slow and no one expected them to rise in form like this.

Their American imports have been making all the difference. Even though Taranaki are without their main center Tai Wynyard and role player Richard Rodger, they still possess more than enough firepower to beat any team in the league.

The @saintswgtn have picked up a crucial 89-79 win over the top of the table @GiantsNZNBL in Wellington 💪@xaviercooks10 led the way with 28 PTS, 7 REB & 2 BLK on 12-17 shooting from the field 🔥

📝Read the game recap here: https://t.co/kQcIubohUW#SalsNBL #LetsGo @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/TofuM5bQ2m

— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) August 2, 2022

Taranaki Airs vs. Nelson Giants Prediction

At home the Airs will be more than a worthy opponent. Nelson are facing their second must-win game in just a couple of days after a very tough defeat in Wellington. The Giants are the league leaders but can´t hide from the fact they have one of the shortest rotations in the league that isn´t fit for two demanding games in just two days.

Date and time: 04.08.2022 09:30 CET

Prediction: Taranaki Airs (+1.5)

Odds: 1.83

Bookmaker: 22bet