New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Nelson Giants
LLWLL
63-88
Otago Nuggets
LLLLW
Sun, 24 May 2026
05:00
Nelson Giants vs Otago Nuggets: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Nelson Giants
Probability
57%
1 - Nelson Giants
2/557%
2 - Otago Nuggets
8/543%
Predicted Score
94-87
Avg Points
181.3
Match Preview
In an NBL showdown on the 24th of May 2026, the Nelson Giants will face off against the Otago Nuggets.
With a standing position of 9 in the league, the Nelson Giants have won 2 out of their 6 games with a win percentage of 33.
They have scored an average of 89.33 points per game while conceding an average of 92.33 points.
On the other hand, the Otago Nuggets hold the 5th position, winning 4 out of 7 games with a win percentage of 57.
The Nuggets have averaged 85.43 points for and against per game.
Forebet algorithm predicts a 57% probability of the Nelson Giants securing a victory in this upcoming match.
Head to Head
13 matches
5
38%
62%
8
Nelson GiantsOtago Nuggets
Points Scored
1087
Points Scored
1129
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05/26 | Nelson Giants | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | - | 63-88 | Otago Nuggets |
| 15/04/26 | Otago Nuggets | 14-15 | 32-18 | 20-23 | 20-21 | - | 86-77 | Nelson Giants |
| 13/06/25 | Nelson Giants | 25-15 | 18-26 | 26-19 | 25-22 | - | 94-82 | Otago Nuggets |
| 27/04/25 | Otago Nuggets | 22-28 | 17-23 | 25-23 | 22-24 | - | 86-98 | Nelson Giants |
| 05/07/24 | Nelson Giants | 21-21 | 28-27 | 13-17 | 17-23 | - | 79-88 | Otago Nuggets |
| 05/05/24 | Otago Nuggets | 32-31 | 20-15 | 30-30 | 25-18 | - | 107-94 | Nelson Giants |
League Standings
New Zealand NBL
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland Tuatara | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0.846 |
| 2 | Southland Sharks | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0.846 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0.667 |
| 5 | Franklin Bulls | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0.385 |
| 6 | Otago Nuggets | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0.417 |
| 7 | Tauranga Whai | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0.417 |
| 8 | Manawatu Jets | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0.308 |
| 9 | Taranaki Airs | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0.333 |
| 10 | Nelson Giants | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0.250 |
| 11 | Bay Hawks | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0.250 |
Playoff
Relegation
Nelson Giants
Last 6 matches
1
Wins
20%
4
Losses
80%
Points Scored
374
Points Conceded
430
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/06 | vsSouthland Sharks | 25-21 | 17-28 | 22-23 | 21-23 | 85-95 | L |
| 06/06 | @Tauranga Whai | 13-16 | 24-17 | 13-15 | 19-10 | 69-58 | L |
| 04/06 | @Bay Hawks | 21-19 | 22-27 | 23-25 | 19-23 | 85-94 | W |
| 30/05 | @Canterbury Rams | 28-20 | 24-13 | 21-15 | 20-26 | 93-74 | L |
| 24/05 | vsOtago Nuggets | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | 63-88 | L |
Otago Nuggets
Last 6 matches
1
Wins
20%
4
Losses
80%
Points Scored
418
Points Conceded
445
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/06 | vsCanterbury Rams | 13-21 | 14-19 | 13-31 | 18-22 | 58-93 | L |
| 07/06 | @Wellington Saints | 22-32 | 24-14 | 29-21 | 21-23 | 96-90 | L |
| 05/06 | vsFranklin Bulls | 27-22 | 25-25 | 22-20 | 19-27 | 93-94 | L |
| 31/05 | vsSouthland Sharks | 27-26 | 20-27 | 16-21 | 26-25 | 89-99 | L |
| 24/05 | @Nelson Giants | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | 63-88 | W |
Match History
13 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.05.2026 | NBN | Nelson Giants | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | 63-88 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 15.04.2026 | NBN | Otago Nuggets | 14-15 | 32-18 | 20-23 | 20-21 | 86-77 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 13.06.2025 | - | Nelson Giants | 25-15 | 18-26 | 26-19 | 25-22 | 94-82 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 27.04.2025 | - | Otago Nuggets | 22-28 | 17-23 | 25-23 | 22-24 | 86-98 | Nelson Giants | W |
| 05.07.2024 | - | Nelson Giants | 21-21 | 28-27 | 13-17 | 17-23 | 79-88 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 05.05.2024 | - | Otago Nuggets | 32-31 | 20-15 | 30-30 | 25-18 | 107-94 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 07.07.2023 | - | Nelson Giants | 14-21 | 21-17 | 27-23 | 13-25 | 75-86 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 27.04.2023 | - | Otago Nuggets | 22-20 | 25-23 | 23-22 | 20-18 | 90-83 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 12.08.2022 | - | Nelson Giants | 17-20 | 19-28 | 19-18 | 19-23 | 74-89 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 04.06.2022 | - | Otago Nuggets | 22-22 | 21-13 | 16-29 | 19-25 | 78-89 | Nelson Giants | W |
| 28.04.2022 | - | Nelson Giants | 33-15 | 18-15 | 14-18 | 23-21 | 88-69 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 18.06.2021 | - | Nelson Giants | 19-31 | 18-23 | 20-17 | 27-23 | 84-94 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 22.05.2021 | - | Otago Nuggets | 13-21 | 20-26 | 21-13 | 23-17 | 86-89 | Nelson Giants | W |
Nelson Giants — Home Matches
5 matches
Record:Win 2 (40%)/Lost 3 (60%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.06.2026 | Southland Sharks | 25-21 | 17-28 | 22-23 | 21-23 | 85-95 | L |
| 24.05.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | 63-88 | L |
| 17.05.2026 | Bay Hawks | 16-27 | 30-17 | 27-23 | 23-35 | 96-102 | L |
| 02.05.2026 | Taranaki Airs | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | W |
| 25.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 26-30 | 27-24 | 16-24 | 28-17 | 97-95 | W |
Otago Nuggets — Away Matches
4 matches
Record:Win 1 (25%)/Lost 3 (75%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07.06.2026 | Wellington Saints | 22-32 | 24-14 | 29-21 | 21-23 | 96-90 | L |
| 24.05.2026 | Nelson Giants | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | 63-88 | W |
| 09.05.2026 | Bay Hawks | 23-14 | 17-21 | 20-24 | 31-23 | 91-82 | L |
| 03.05.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 23-21 | 21-14 | 17-14 | 26-23 | 87-72 | L |
Nelson Giants — Next Matches
17.06.2026NBNHManawatu Jets
Otago Nuggets — Next Matches
31.05.2026NBNATauranga Whai
05.06.2026NBNHBay Hawks
07.06.2026NBNAAuckland Tuatara
13.06.2026NBNAFranklin Bulls
20.06.2026NBNHWellington Saints
25.06.2026NBNATaranaki Airs
27.06.2026NBNAManawatu Jets
04.07.2026NBNHTaranaki Airs
10.07.2026NBNHCanterbury Rams
12.07.2026NBNAWellington Saints
16.07.2026NBNHFranklin Bulls
22.07.2026NBNHSouthland Sharks