Tauranga Whai vs Taranaki Airs – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
87:62
18/04/2026 at 00:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NBL

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
5762
Field goals made
2925
Field goals %
50.88%40.32%
2-point field goals attempts
3039
2-point field goals made
1820
2-point field goals %
60%51.28%
3-point field goals attempts
2723
3-point field goals made
115
3-point field goals %
40.74%21.74%
Free throws attempts
2212
Free throws made
207
Free throws %
90.9%58.3%
Offensive rebounds
84
Defensive rebounds
3618
Total rebounds
4422
Assists
1413
Blocks
13
Turnovers
1812
Steals
87
Personal fouls
1718

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Chances of winning


Tauranga Whai
60.4%
Taranaki Airs
39.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
55.3% 44.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Tauranga Whai has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Tauranga Whai's performance.
  • Taranaki Airs has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Taranaki Airs might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • Tauranga Whai - Taranaki Airs Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.53
    (1.69)

    2.33
    (2.09)
    8.4%
    (7.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 172.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
    Preview Facts
    • Taranaki Airs may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Whai won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 235:237. (average 78.3:79).
    • Including home match between the teams, Whai won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 62:75.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Tauranga Whai - Taranaki Airs were as follows:
    09.07.2025 Taranaki Airs - Tauranga Whai 67:83
    15.05.2025 Tauranga Whai - Taranaki Airs 62:75
    26.04.2025 Taranaki Airs - Tauranga Whai 95:90
    Latest results of Tauranga Whai
    Latest results of Taranaki Airs
    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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