Franklin Bulls vs Nelson Giants – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Basketball New Zealand NBL Franklin Bulls - Nelson Giants
Result
80:91
17/05/2025 at 23:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NBL

Match Stats

Field Goals Attempted
7363
Field Goals Made
3329
Field Goals %
45.2%46%
2-Point Field G. Attempted
4535
2-Point Field Goals Made
2619
2-Point Field Goals %
57.8%54.3%
3-Point Field G. Attempted
2828
3-Point Field Goals Made
710
3-Point Field Goals %
25%35.7%
Free Throws Attempted
934
Free Throws Made
723
Free Throws %
77.8%67.6%
Offensive Rebounds
1317
Defensive Rebounds
2427
Total Rebounds
3744
Assists
2219
Blocks
51
Turnovers
1516
Steals
119
Personal Fouls
2713

Highlights

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Chances of winning


Franklin Bulls
62.1%
Nelson Giants
37.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
69.5% 30.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

71% 29%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Franklin Bulls has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Franklin Bulls's form might have worsened.
  • Nelson Giants has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Nelson Giants's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Franklin Bulls than the current prediction. (+8.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Franklin Bulls, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nelson Giants than the current prediction. (-8.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Nelson Giants, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Franklin Bulls - Nelson Giants Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.49
    (1.32)

    2.45
    (2.99)
    7.9%
    (9.5%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 178.00
  • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-5)
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Franklin Bulls won 4.
    • Franklin Bulls is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In recent matches, Nelson Giants has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Franklin Bulls may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Nelson Giants has had a series of away games.
    • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Franklin Bulls won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 920:934. (average 83.6:84.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Franklin Bulls won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 326:355. (average 81.5:88.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Franklin Bulls - Nelson Giants were as follows:
    28.03.2025 Nelson Giants - Franklin Bulls 83:94
    26.05.2024 Franklin Bulls - Nelson Giants 95:105
    31.03.2024 Nelson Giants - Franklin Bulls 85:86
    28.05.2023 Franklin Bulls - Nelson Giants 81:70
    15.04.2023 Nelson Giants - Franklin Bulls 84:95
    Latest results of Franklin Bulls
    Latest results of Nelson Giants
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Wellington Saints (1)Bye
    2Taranaki Airs (3)Tauranga Whai (6)67 : 83
    3Canterbury Rams (2)Bye
    4Southland Sharks (4)Auckland Tuatara (5)91 : 75

    Semi-finals
    1Wellington Saints (1)Tauranga Whai (6)93 : 68
    2Canterbury Rams (2)Southland Sharks (4)82 : 101

    Final
    1Wellington Saints (1)Southland Sharks (4)88 : 83