New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Otago Nuggets
WLWLL
72-98
Auckland Tuatara
WWWWW
Sat, 16 May 2026
09:30
Otago Nuggets vs Auckland Tuatara: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Auckland Tuatara
Probability
73%
1 - Otago Nuggets
27%
2 - Auckland Tuatara
73%
Predicted Score
91-98
Avg Points
185.6
Match Preview
Otago Nuggets will clash with Auckland Tuatara in an NBL matchup on 16/05/2026.
The Otago Nuggets have struggled in their last 4 home matches against Auckland Tuatara, losing all 4 encounters.
Meanwhile, Auckland Tuatara has been in impressive form, winning 83% of their last 6 matches.
According to the Forebet algorithm, Auckland Tuatara is predicted to win with a probability of 73% in this upcoming fixture.
Head to Head
10 matches
3
30%
70%
7
Otago NuggetsAuckland Tuatara
Points Scored
818
Points Scored
922
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/05/26 | Otago Nuggets | 17-18 | 16-33 | 20-25 | 19-22 | 72-98 | Auckland Tuatara |
| 30/04/25 | Auckland Tuatara | 17-18 | 19-14 | 16-23 | 31-18 | 83-73 | Otago Nuggets |
| 06/04/25 | Otago Nuggets | 25-27 | 19-25 | 27-24 | 23-21 | 94-97 | Auckland Tuatara |
| 19/06/24 | Auckland Tuatara | 23-21 | 24-12 | 29-22 | 26-15 | 102-70 | Otago Nuggets |
| 16/05/24 | Otago Nuggets | 21-21 | 10-20 | 21-21 | 26-25 | 78-87 | Auckland Tuatara |
| 18/05/23 | Otago Nuggets | 14-19 | 21-27 | 17-26 | 32-21 | 84-93 | Auckland Tuatara |
League Standings
New Zealand NBL
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland Tuatara | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0.867 |
| 2 | Southland Sharks | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0.813 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0.786 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0.714 |
| 5 | Otago Nuggets | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0.467 |
| 6 | Tauranga Whai | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0.400 |
| 7 | Manawatu Jets | 15 | 5 | 10 | 0.333 |
| 8 | Taranaki Airs | 15 | 5 | 10 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Franklin Bulls | 15 | 5 | 10 | 0.333 |
| 10 | Nelson Giants | 15 | 4 | 11 | 0.267 |
| 11 | Bay Hawks | 15 | 3 | 12 | 0.200 |
Playoff
Relegation
Otago Nuggets
Last 6 matches
2
Wins
40%
3
Losses
60%
Points Scored
426
Points Conceded
457
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | @Taranaki Airs | 11-16 | 18-23 | 21-27 | 27-24 | 77-90 | W |
| 25/06 | @Manawatu Jets | 26-20 | 30-26 | 29-29 | 19-22 | 104-97 | L |
| 20/06 | vsTaranaki Airs | 29-20 | 20-20 | 12-23 | 30-24 | 91-87 | W |
| 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 |
Auckland Tuatara
Last 6 matches
5
Wins
100%
0
Losses
0%
Points Scored
459
Points Conceded
410
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/06 | @Nelson Giants | 18-19 | 28-24 | 15-24 | 21-21 | 82-88 | W |
| 20/06 | vsBay Hawks | 17-14 | 30-25 | 20-22 | 18-13 | 85-74 | W |
| 14/06 | vsWellington Saints | 33-27 | 23-16 | 23-23 | 17-22 | 96-88 | W |
| 06/06 | @Taranaki Airs | 25-19 | 23-14 | 6-27 | 15-30 | 69-90 | W |
| 03/06 | vsCanterbury Rams | 33-23 | 24-24 | 26-26 | 17-24 | 100-97 | W |
Match History
10 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.05.2026 | NBN | Otago Nuggets | 17-18 | 16-33 | 20-25 | 19-22 | 72-98 | Auckland Tuatara | L |
| 30.04.2025 | - | Auckland Tuatara | 17-18 | 19-14 | 16-23 | 31-18 | 83-73 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 06.04.2025 | - | Otago Nuggets | 25-27 | 19-25 | 27-24 | 23-21 | 94-97 | Auckland Tuatara | W |
| 19.06.2024 | - | Auckland Tuatara | 23-21 | 24-12 | 29-22 | 26-15 | 102-70 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 16.05.2024 | - | Otago Nuggets | 21-21 | 10-20 | 21-21 | 26-25 | 78-87 | Auckland Tuatara | W |
| 18.05.2023 | - | Otago Nuggets | 14-19 | 21-27 | 17-26 | 32-21 | 84-93 | Auckland Tuatara | W |
| 04.05.2023 | - | Auckland Tuatara | 32-23 | 21-21 | 18-21 | 18-28 | 89-93 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 13.08.2022 | - | Auckland Tuatara | 22-17 | 20-26 | 17-21 | 14-17 | 73-81 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 03.07.2022 | - | Otago Nuggets | 14-33 | 15-27 | 28-27 | 17-18 | 74-105 | Auckland Tuatara | W |
| 16.06.2022 | - | Auckland Tuatara | 25-29 | 23-27 | 21-22 | 26-21 | 95-99 | Otago Nuggets | W |
Otago Nuggets — Home Matches
8 matches
Record:Win 4 (50%)/Lost 4 (50%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.06.2026 | Taranaki Airs | 29-20 | 20-20 | 12-23 | 30-24 | 91-87 | W |
| 13.06.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 13-21 | 14-19 | 13-31 | 18-22 | 58-93 | L |
| 05.06.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 27-22 | 25-25 | 22-20 | 19-27 | 93-94 | L |
| 31.05.2026 | Southland Sharks | 27-26 | 20-27 | 16-21 | 26-25 | 89-99 | L |
| 16.05.2026 | Auckland Tuatara | 17-18 | 16-33 | 20-25 | 19-22 | 72-98 | L |
| 01.05.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 21-22 | 29-32 | 27-16 | 22-26 | 99-96 | W |
| 24.04.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 23-20 | 26-12 | 14-21 | 29-28 | 92-81 | W |
| 15.04.2026 | Nelson Giants | 14-15 | 32-18 | 20-23 | 20-21 | 86-77 | W |
Auckland Tuatara — Away Matches
8 matches
Record:Win 6 (75%)/Lost 2 (25%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.06.2026 | Nelson Giants | 18-19 | 28-24 | 15-24 | 21-21 | 82-88 | W |
| 06.06.2026 | Taranaki Airs | 25-19 | 23-14 | 6-27 | 15-30 | 69-90 | W |
| 31.05.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 11-26 | 19-29 | 27-19 | 15-33 | 72-107 | W |
| 16.05.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 17-18 | 16-33 | 20-25 | 19-22 | 72-98 | W |
| 14.05.2026 | Southland Sharks | 22-22 | 23-21 | 31-25 | 35-26 | 111-94 | L |
| 02.05.2026 | Bay Hawks | 19-23 | 22-24 | 29-26 | 21-20 | 91-93 | W |
| 27.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 23-22 | 20-23 | 17-16 | 30-21 | 90-82 | L |
| 25.04.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 19-20 | 19-19 | 26-36 | 16-25 | 80-100 | W |
Otago Nuggets — Next Matches
04.07.2026NBNHWellington Saints
Auckland Tuatara — Next Matches
04.07.2026NBNATauranga Whai