Taranaki Airs vs Southland Sharks Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jun. 25, 2023
Taranaki Airs vs Southland Sharks Prediction 25.06.2023. The ninth-placed Taranaki Airs and the eighth-placed Southland Sharks will wrap up another round of NZ NBL action on Sunday morning at the TSB Arena.
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Taranaki Airs vs Southland Sharks Odds
Taranaki Airs vs Southland Sharks Moneyline: 1.61/2.227
Asian Handicap (-3.5/+3.5): 1.84/1.82
Total Over/Under (188.0): 1.85/1.83
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Taranaki Airs Team News
After replacing American import David Azore with a new signing Kendrick Ray, the Taranaki Airs have blossomed and strung together two important victories recently against the Sharks and the Jets to keep their playoff hopes alive.
In their final game against the Saints in enemy territory in Wellington they came up just short in a 97:91 loss, but once again showed grit and determination against a star-studded Saints side as they managed to hold on until the very end.
Today´s game will be crucial in terms of their playoff aspirations, but with two of their best players Kendrick Ray and Anthony Hilliard questionable and gametime decisions, they might enter the game seriously shorthanded.
PLAYER STATUS REPORT: Airs vs. Sharks – Sun, June 25@TaranakiAirs
— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) June 24, 2023
K. Ray (ankle) – Questionable
A. Hilliard (back) – Questionable
R. Rodger (back) – Questionable
A. Fletcher (ankle) – Questionable@SouthlandSharks
D. Leusogi-Ape (hand) – OUT#SalsNBL @skysportnz
Southland Sharks Team News
Following the midseason signing of the American import Josh Cunningham and the return of their old center Alex Pledger, it seemed that the Sharks finally got on the right track after thrashing the Otago Nuggets 116:79 around three weeks ago.
However, that blowout win was followed up with three consecutive losses as the Sharks simply haven´t shown enough as a team to be considered serious playoff contenders. Last blowout loss at the hands of the Franklin Bulls(94:74) was especially painful as it put their top 6 aspirations in serious danger, but they have a chance to make up for that loss in case they upset the Taranaki Airs this Sunday.
The @franklinbullsnz charge past the @SouthlandSharks 94-74 🤘@WilsonFrame went off for 32 PTS on 12-of-20 shooting from the field and 6-of-10 from three for the Bulls 🔥
— Sal’s NBL (@nznbl) June 18, 2023
Rickey McGill: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST, 9-11 FG
Dan Fotu: 15 PTS, 7 REB
Jeremy Kendle finished with 19 PTS &… pic.twitter.com/fxfzHjRyxJ
Taranaki Airs vs Southland Sharks Prediction
With many players questionable and gametime decisions for the Taranaki Airs, it is risky to predict the winner of this game. However, with the Airs improving their defensive effort recently and probably missing some players the Total Under seems like a very valuable option to try.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 25.06.2023. 6:00 PM Local Time NZST/ Sunday, 25.06.2023., 08:00 CET
Prediction: Total Under 188.0
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: 22bet
