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Home / Basketball / Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers Tips – NBL Round 16

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Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers Tips – NBL Round 16

Quick Read

  • Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers expert predictions for Friday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
  • Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at Adelaide Entertainment Centre
  • Adelaide 36ers favored to win by 5.5 points.
  • Game likely to exceed 176.5 total points.
  • Isaac Humphries expected to score 15+ points.
Ryan Tucker
Written by Ryan Tucker
Sports Editor & Betting Analyst • Australian Sports Specialist & Betting Model Expert
Updated: Jan 6, 2026
isaac humphries

Isaac Humphries of the 36ers celebrates with his team mates . (Photo by Mark Kolbe Photography/Getty Images)


36ers vs JackJumpers NBL Tips & Predictions


The final regular season meeting between Adelaide and Tasmania takes place on Friday night, with the 36ers tipped to complete the clean sweep and continue their dominant home form.

Tasmania have successfully slowed both previous matchups this season, forcing Adelaide into fewer field goal attempts than normal. Despite that, the 36ers still shot efficiently enough to win both games, highlighting the difference between these teams when execution becomes the deciding factor.

Match Details: 36ers vs JackJumpers


  • Competition: NBL26
  • Match: Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers
  • Date: Friday, 9 January 2026
  • Start Time: 7:30 PM AEDT
  • Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Best Betting Tips - 36ers vs JackJumpers


Adelaide -5.5


Adelaide are 11–2 at home this season and continue to score efficiently regardless of game tempo. Tasmania’s defensive structure is strong, but Adelaide’s ability to share the scoring load makes them difficult to contain across four quarters.

Over 176.5 Total Points


While Tasmania prefer low-possession games, Adelaide’s shooting efficiency keeps totals climbing. Three straight Adelaide games have gone Over, and if the 36ers gain an early lead, Tasmania are forced to increase pace.

Isaac Humphries 15+ Points & Isaac Humphries 7+ Rebounds


Humphries has consistently produced against the JackJumpers, averaging 18.4 points across his last four matchups. Adelaide’s perimeter shooting stretches the defence and opens interior opportunities.

Key Matchup to Watch


Adelaide Efficiency vs Tasmania Game Control


Tasmania’s best chance comes from slowing the game and keeping scores tight. Adelaide’s ability to score without needing pace is what has broken that formula twice already this season.

Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers start?

Tip-off between Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers is at 7:30 PM AEDT, Friday, January 9

What channel is Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers on?

You can watch Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.

Ryan Tucker
Ryan Tucker

Sports Editor & Betting Analyst • Australian Sports Specialist & Betting Model Expert

Ryan's love for sport traverses many countries and cultures. From humble beginnings in Western Sydney growing up playing and refereeing Rugby League to running European wide Australian Rules Football tournaments there is a mountain of experience in between. 


Multiple trips to North America has also deepened the love for the four major US sports and a continuing dream to catch as much live action as possible.

Stats and data analysis has now outgrown the hobby tag and the countless models and simulations are now being put to good use writing previews and predictions for NRL.

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