Otago Nuggets vs Nelson Giants – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
86:77
15/04/2026 at 03:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Field goals attempts
7165
Field goals made
3227
Field goals %
45.07%41.54%
2-point field goals attempts
4937
2-point field goals made
2819
2-point field goals %
57.14%51.35%
3-point field goals attempts
2228
3-point field goals made
48
3-point field goals %
18.18%28.57%
Free throws attempts
3326
Free throws made
1815
Free throws %
54.5%57.7%
Offensive rebounds
119
Defensive rebounds
3435
Total rebounds
4544
Assists
1611
Blocks
11
Turnovers
1017
Steals
105
Personal fouls
2225

Highlights

Chances of winning


Otago Nuggets
65.1%
Nelson Giants
34.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
51.2% 48.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Otago Nuggets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+13.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Otago Nuggets's performance.
  • Nelson Giants has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-13.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Nelson Giants might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • Otago Nuggets - Nelson Giants Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.42
    (1.79)

    2.66
    (1.87)
    8%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 176.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-5)
    What is the prediction for Otago Nuggets - Nelson Giants?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Nelson Giants (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 91:86.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Otago Nuggets won 3.
    • Nelson Giants may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Otago Nuggets could have a small edge in this match.
    • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Otago Nuggets won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 1145:1105. (average 88.1:85).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Otago Nuggets won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 632:602. (average 90.3:86).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Otago Nuggets - Nelson Giants were as follows:
    13.06.2025 Nelson Giants - Otago Nuggets 94:82
    27.04.2025 Otago Nuggets - Nelson Giants 86:98
    05.07.2024 Nelson Giants - Otago Nuggets 79:88
    04.05.2024 Otago Nuggets - Nelson Giants 107:94
    07.07.2023 Nelson Giants - Otago Nuggets 75:86
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    New Zealand NBL Table
    2026
    PlWLPts
    1Auckland Tuatara431388:3376
    2Otago Nuggets330273:2266
    3Canterbury Rams431399:3716
    4Taranaki Airs431340:3466
    5Wellington Saints422391:3714
    6Tauranga Whai422353:3584
    7Southland Sharks422340:3564
    8Nelson Giants312259:2672
    9Franklin Bulls413374:3992
    10Manawatu Jets413355:4102
    11Bay Hawks404375:4060

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