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Nelson Giants

Nelson Giants

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97-73
Franklin Bulls

Franklin Bulls

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Fri, 8 May 2026
09:30

Nelson Giants vs Franklin Bulls: Head to Head Stats

This Match Prediction

Best Prediction

Nelson Giants

Probability

53%

1 - Nelson Giants
23/2053%
2 - Franklin Bulls
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

5
45%
55%
6
Nelson GiantsFranklin Bulls

Points Scored

959

Points Scored

940

DateHomeQ1Q2Q3Q4TotalAway
08/05/26Franklin Bulls28-2221-2619-1229-1397-73Nelson Giants
18/05/25Franklin Bulls26-2122-2218-2414-2480-91Nelson Giants
28/03/25Nelson Giants15-2125-2319-2324-2783-94Franklin Bulls
26/05/24Franklin Bulls22-2224-2327-2422-3695-105Nelson Giants
31/03/24Nelson Giants21-2525-2624-1615-1985-86Franklin Bulls
28/05/23Franklin Bulls15-2018-1429-1719-1981-70Nelson Giants

League Standings

New Zealand NBL

#TeamGPWLPCT
1Auckland Tuatara151320.867
2Southland Sharks161330.813
3Canterbury Rams141130.786
4Wellington Saints141040.714
5Otago Nuggets15780.467
6Tauranga Whai15690.400
7Manawatu Jets155100.333
8Taranaki Airs155100.333
9Franklin Bulls155100.333
10Nelson Giants154110.267
11Bay Hawks153120.200
Playoff
Relegation

Nelson Giants

Last 6 matches

1
Wins
20%
4
Losses
80%

Points Scored

426

Points Conceded

442

DateOpponentQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
28/06
vsAuckland Tuatara
18-1928-2415-2421-2182-88L
27/06
@Wellington Saints
23-1724-2530-3117-21111-109L
17/06
vsManawatu Jets
22-1424-2115-2431-2092-79W
13/06
vsSouthland Sharks
25-2117-2822-2321-2385-95L
06/06
@Tauranga Whai
13-1624-1713-1519-1069-58L

Franklin Bulls

Last 6 matches

1
Wins
20%
4
Losses
80%

Points Scored

410

Points Conceded

454

DateOpponentQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
27/06
vsTauranga Whai
27-2724-2313-2015-2379-93L
21/06
vsWellington Saints
10-2118-1820-2419-1867-81L
13/06
@Bay Hawks
25-2022-1820-2421-26101-95L
07/06
@Southland Sharks
12-1024-2123-1627-2886-75L
05/06
@Otago Nuggets
27-2225-2522-2019-2793-94W

Match History

11 matches

DateLeagueHomeQ1Q2Q3Q4ScoreAwayR
08.05.2026NBNFranklin Bulls28-2221-2619-1229-1397-73Nelson GiantsL
18.05.2025-Franklin Bulls26-2122-2218-2414-2480-91Nelson GiantsW
28.03.2025-Nelson Giants15-2125-2319-2324-2783-94Franklin BullsW
26.05.2024-Franklin Bulls22-2224-2327-2422-3695-105Nelson GiantsW
31.03.2024-Nelson Giants21-2525-2624-1615-1985-86Franklin BullsW
28.05.2023-Franklin Bulls15-2018-1429-1719-1981-70Nelson GiantsL
15.04.2023-Nelson Giants21-2718-2217-2028-2684-95Franklin BullsW
11.06.2022-Nelson Giants17-1723-2516-1513-2069-77Franklin BullsW
14.05.2022-Franklin Bulls11-1417-2516-1312-2156-73Nelson GiantsW
08.07.2021-Nelson Giants31-1727-2839-2022-20119-85Franklin BullsL
08.05.2021-Franklin Bulls25-3424-2725-2420-2294-107Nelson GiantsW

Nelson Giants — Home Matches

7 matches

Record:Win 3 (43%)/Lost 4 (57%)
DateOpponentQ1Q2Q3Q4TotalR
28.06.2026Auckland Tuatara18-1928-2415-2421-2182-88L
17.06.2026Manawatu Jets22-1424-2115-2431-2092-79W
13.06.2026Southland Sharks25-2117-2822-2321-2385-95L
24.05.2026Otago Nuggets13-2516-2412-1522-2463-88L
17.05.2026Bay Hawks16-2730-1727-2323-3596-102L
02.05.2026Taranaki Airs26-2531-1733-1117-38107-91W
25.04.2026Wellington Saints26-3027-2416-2428-1797-95W

Franklin Bulls — Away Matches

6 matches

Record:Win 2 (33%)/Lost 4 (67%)
DateOpponentQ1Q2Q3Q4TotalR
13.06.2026Bay Hawks25-2022-1820-2421-26101-95L
07.06.2026Southland Sharks12-1024-2123-1627-2886-75L
05.06.2026Otago Nuggets27-2225-2522-2019-2793-94W
10.05.2026Wellington Saints31-2237-2136-2222-23126-88L
02.05.2026Tauranga Whai25-2917-2524-2522-2488-103W
27.04.2026Taranaki Airs26-1521-2521-2523-2591-90L

Nelson Giants — Next Matches

11.07.2026NBNHTauranga Whai
13.07.2026NBNATaranaki Airs
15.07.2026NBNAManawatu Jets
25.07.2026NBNASouthland Sharks

Franklin Bulls — Next Matches

10.07.2026NBNACanterbury Rams
19.07.2026NBNAManawatu Jets
24.07.2026NBNHTaranaki Airs
26.07.2026NBNHOtago Nuggets