New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Nelson Giants
LLWLL
107-91
Taranaki Airs
WLLLL
Sat, 2 May 2026
06:30
Nelson Giants vs Taranaki Airs: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Taranaki Airs
Probability
59%
1 - Nelson Giants
41%
2 - Taranaki Airs
59%
Predicted Score
91-93
Avg Points
183.0
Match Preview
NBL match between Nelson Giants and Taranaki Airs on 02/05/2026.
The Nelson Giants have struggled in their last 5 matches, losing 3 of them.
Meanwhile, the Taranaki Airs have been in excellent form, winning 67% of their last 6 matches.
According to the algorithm prediction, Taranaki Airs are favored to win with a probability of 59%.
Head to Head
8 matches
3
38%
63%
5
Nelson GiantsTaranaki Airs
Points Scored
742
Points Scored
770
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/26 | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | Taranaki Airs |
| 18/06/25 | Taranaki Airs | 16-20 | 13-21 | 18-19 | 24-22 | 71-82 | Nelson Giants |
| 05/04/25 | Nelson Giants | 17-28 | 30-24 | 24-30 | 22-26 | 93-108 | Taranaki Airs |
| 17/07/24 | Taranaki Airs | 21-20 | 21-10 | 27-16 | 18-28 | 87-74 | Nelson Giants |
| 14/07/24 | Taranaki Airs | 26-19 | 25-28 | 29-19 | 26-24 | 106-90 | Nelson Giants |
| 28/04/24 | Nelson Giants | 25-34 | 27-25 | 22-36 | 23-21 | 97-116 | Taranaki Airs |
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 | Manawatu Jets | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0.333 |
| 8 | Taranaki Airs | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Tauranga Whai | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0.364 |
| 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 |
Taranaki Airs
Last 6 matches
1
Wins
20%
4
Losses
80%
Points Scored
388
Points Conceded
446
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06 | vsTauranga Whai | 18-14 | 15-19 | 24-18 | 28-22 | 85-73 | W |
| 06/06 | vsAuckland Tuatara | 25-19 | 23-14 | 6-27 | 15-30 | 69-90 | L |
| 29/05 | vsManawatu Jets | 8-29 | 25-17 | 13-19 | 31-24 | 77-89 | L |
| 24/05 | vsCanterbury Rams | 26-30 | 22-24 | 12-32 | 26-27 | 86-113 | L |
| 16/05 | vsWellington Saints | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | 71-81 | L |
Match History
8 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.05.2026 | NBN | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 18.06.2025 | - | Taranaki Airs | 16-20 | 13-21 | 18-19 | 24-22 | 71-82 | Nelson Giants | W |
| 05.04.2025 | - | Nelson Giants | 17-28 | 30-24 | 24-30 | 22-26 | 93-108 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 17.07.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 21-20 | 21-10 | 27-16 | 18-28 | 87-74 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 14.07.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 26-19 | 25-28 | 29-19 | 26-24 | 106-90 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 28.04.2024 | - | Nelson Giants | 25-34 | 27-25 | 22-36 | 23-21 | 97-116 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 13.07.2023 | - | Taranaki Airs | 27-15 | 24-16 | 32-33 | 25-18 | 108-82 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 06.05.2023 | - | Nelson Giants | 30-20 | 36-21 | 29-18 | 22-24 | 117-83 | Taranaki Airs | L |
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 |
Taranaki Airs — Away Matches
3 matches
Record:Win 0 (0%)/Lost 3 (100%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.05.2026 | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | L |
| 30.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | L |
| 18.04.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 25-16 | 21-11 | 18-15 | 23-23 | 87-65 | L |
Nelson Giants — Next Matches
17.06.2026NBNHManawatu Jets
Taranaki Airs — Next Matches
18.06.2026NBNASouthland Sharks