New Zealand NBLNBN

Franklin Bulls

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97-73

Nelson Giants

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Fri, 8 May 2026

09:30

Franklin Bulls vs Nelson Giants: Head to Head Stats

This Match Prediction

Best Prediction

Franklin Bulls

Probability

53%

1 - Franklin Bulls

23/2053%

2 - Nelson Giants

3/547%

Predicted Score

93-84

Avg Points

178.2

Match Preview

The Franklin Bulls will face off against the Nelson Giants in an NBL matchup on 08/05/2026.

The Franklin Bulls, currently in 9th place, have won 1 out of their 4 games this season. They have been scoring an average of 93.5 points per game but are conceding an average of 99.75 points.

Meanwhile, the Nelson Giants are in 8th place with 1 win in 3 games. They have been scoring an average of 86.33 points per game and allowing 89 points on average.

In their last 3 games, the Franklin Bulls have won 67% of the time. Additionally, in their last 7 encounters against the Nelson Giants, they have emerged victorious 71% of the time.

According to the Forebet algorithm prediction, the Franklin Bulls are expected to win with a probability of 53%.

Head to Head

11 matches

55%

45%

Franklin BullsNelson Giants

Points Scored

940

Points Scored

959

Date	Home	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total	Away
08/05/26	Franklin Bulls	28-22	21-26	19-12	29-13	97-73	Nelson Giants
18/05/25	Franklin Bulls	26-21	22-22	18-24	14-24	80-91	Nelson Giants
28/03/25	Nelson Giants	15-21	25-23	19-23	24-27	83-94	Franklin Bulls
26/05/24	Franklin Bulls	22-22	24-23	27-24	22-36	95-105	Nelson Giants
31/03/24	Nelson Giants	21-25	25-26	24-16	15-19	85-86	Franklin Bulls
28/05/23	Franklin Bulls	15-20	18-14	29-17	19-19	81-70	Nelson Giants

League Standings

New Zealand NBL

#	Team	GP	W	L	PF	PA	PCT
1	Southland Sharks	10	8	2	961	887	0.800
2	Auckland Tuatara	9	7	2	868	779	0.778
3	Canterbury Rams	9	7	2	893	805	0.778
4	Wellington Saints	8	5	3	799	723	0.625
5	Otago Nuggets	8	5	3	686	661	0.625
6	Franklin Bulls	9	4	5	863	880	0.444
7	Taranaki Airs	9	3	6	751	840	0.333
8	Manawatu Jets	10	3	7	933	1029	0.300
9	Tauranga Whai	8	2	6	688	755	0.250
10	Bay Hawks	8	2	6	741	775	0.250
11	Nelson Giants	8	2	6	695	744	0.250

Playoff

Relegation

Franklin Bulls

Last 6 matches

Wins

60%

Losses

40%

Points Scored

489

Points Conceded

481

Date	Opponent	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
23/05	vsBay Hawks	21-18	19-25	24-19	34-20	98-82	W
13/05	vsManawatu Jets	17-32	33-29	33-21	20-30	103-112	L
10/05	@Wellington Saints	31-22	37-21	36-22	22-23	126-88	L
08/05	vsNelson Giants	28-22	21-26	19-12	29-13	97-73	W
02/05	@Tauranga Whai	25-29	17-25	24-25	22-24	88-103	W

Nelson Giants

Last 6 matches

Wins

20%

Losses

80%

Points Scored

436

Points Conceded

477

Date	Opponent	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
24/05	vsOtago Nuggets	13-25	16-24	12-15	22-24	63-88	L
17/05	vsBay Hawks	16-27	30-17	27-23	23-35	96-102	L
10/05	@Auckland Tuatara	15-24	31-24	22-20	31-29	99-97	L
08/05	@Franklin Bulls	28-22	21-26	19-12	29-13	97-73	L
02/05	vsTaranaki Airs	26-25	31-17	33-11	17-38	107-91	W

Match History

11 matches

Date	League	Home	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Score	Away	R
08.05.2026	NBN	Franklin Bulls	28-22	21-26	19-12	29-13	97-73	Nelson Giants	W
18.05.2025	-	Franklin Bulls	26-21	22-22	18-24	14-24	80-91	Nelson Giants	W
28.03.2025	-	Nelson Giants	15-21	25-23	19-23	24-27	83-94	Franklin Bulls	W
26.05.2024	-	Franklin Bulls	22-22	24-23	27-24	22-36	95-105	Nelson Giants	W
31.03.2024	-	Nelson Giants	21-25	25-26	24-16	15-19	85-86	Franklin Bulls	W
28.05.2023	-	Franklin Bulls	15-20	18-14	29-17	19-19	81-70	Nelson Giants	L
15.04.2023	-	Nelson Giants	21-27	18-22	17-20	28-26	84-95	Franklin Bulls	W
11.06.2022	-	Nelson Giants	17-17	23-25	16-15	13-20	69-77	Franklin Bulls	W
14.05.2022	-	Franklin Bulls	11-14	17-25	16-13	12-21	56-73	Nelson Giants	W
08.07.2021	-	Nelson Giants	31-17	27-28	39-20	22-20	119-85	Franklin Bulls	L
08.05.2021	-	Franklin Bulls	25-34	24-27	25-24	20-22	94-107	Nelson Giants	W

Franklin Bulls — Home Matches

5 matches

Record:Win 3 (60%)/Lost 2 (40%)

Date	Opponent	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total	R
23.05.2026	Bay Hawks	21-18	19-25	24-19	34-20	98-82	W
13.05.2026	Manawatu Jets	17-32	33-29	33-21	20-30	103-112	L
08.05.2026	Nelson Giants	28-22	21-26	19-12	29-13	97-73	W
25.04.2026	Canterbury Rams	25-25	24-33	29-24	25-17	103-99	W
16.04.2026	Southland Sharks	19-21	27-22	21-31	19-20	86-94	L

Nelson Giants — Away Matches

3 matches

Record:Win 0 (0%)/Lost 3 (100%)

Date	Opponent	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total	R
10.05.2026	Auckland Tuatara	15-24	31-24	22-20	31-29	99-97	L
08.05.2026	Franklin Bulls	28-22	21-26	19-12	29-13	97-73	L
15.04.2026	Otago Nuggets	14-15	32-18	20-23	20-21	86-77	L

Franklin Bulls — Next Matches

31.05.2026NBNHAuckland Tuatara

Nelson Giants — Next Matches

30.05.2026NBNACanterbury Rams