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Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction

Brisbane Entertainment Center, Brisbane

Can Brisbane find the glory against Melbourne in pos-Christmas showdown? 

  • Brisbane Bullets are scoring 86 PPG and allowing a season-high 95.5 PPG.
  • Melbourne United are on a three-game losing streak on road this season.
  • Brisbane won their previous game after losing seven consecutive games, including a 93-99 loss to Melbourne.

Tournament: National Basketball League (AUS) | Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Center, Brisbane | Tip Off: 14:30:00

Live Streaming: AI Score App

Melbourne United to win.


Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 2.56 1.30

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Brisbane Bullets

The Bullets are pumped up after a much-needed victory in the league on Monday. Brisbane beat New Zealand convincingly 99-85 and snapped a seven-game losing streak in the NBL 2025-26. It was the first time when Brisbane played under the interim coach Darryl McDonald.

The Bullets built an early lead in the game and stretched it to 15 points at the break. Tyrell Harrison stole the show on Monday with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Alex Ducas went for 18 points and five assists. Taylor Terry chipped in with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Jevon Freeman-Liberty contributed a double-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Jacob Holt also dropped nine points off the bench. 

Brisbane, who committed 28 turnovers against SEM Phoenix, went for 14 turnovers on Monday. The Bullets improved their shooting as they went for 52.2% from the field and 40.7% from the 3-point line. They blocked New Zealand's nine shots and recorded four steals. 


Melbourne United

Melbourne United head into the contest with a 73-92 defeat against Tasmania on Tuesday. The United dropped five of the previous six games in the league and are currently on a three-game skid on the road. Melbourne's poor form in December might haunt them to slip from top-two. They currently take the third spot in the NBL table. 

Tyson Walker led the scoring with 15 points and 6 assists. Jesse Edwards and Milton Doyle went for 13 points apiece. Finn Delany contributed 11 points. They were outscored 9-23 in the third quarter which eventually put them out of the game. 

Melbourne shot 36.4% from the floor and 33.3% from the three-point line. The United missed only two free throws out of 18. Defensively, the United recorded five steals and 6 blocks. They also lost the rebounding battle 31-51. 


Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG M. Norton
SG A. Ducas
SF T. Taylor
PF S. McDaniel
C T. Harrison
Position Player Name
PG T. Walker
PG M. Doyle
PG T. Krebs
PG F. Delany
PG F. Krslovic

The Brisbane Bullets will play host to the Melbourne United in the regular season clash of the National Basketball League on Friday. Brisbane head into this contest on the back of a big win which halted their seven-game losing streak, while the United, currently on a three-game losing streak on the road, look to find the winning momentum back. 

Current Standings: The Brisbane Bullets currently stand in 9th place in the National Basketball League with a 6-14 record, while the United are in 3rd place with a 14-7 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Melbourne United won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against the Brisbane Bullets, scoring 104.2 points per game and allowing 89.8 points per game. The average total match points in the last 5 matches between Brisbane and Melbourne is 194. 


Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Tyrell Harrison 15.7 9.8 1.9 1.1/1.5
Milton Doyle 15.6 3.6 4.0 0.9/0.3

Melbourne United enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their on-court brilliance and better shooting. We are backing Melbourne to end their three-game losing streak on the road and win this contest. 


Melbourne United to win.

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Author: Gulshan S.