New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Otago Nuggets
LWWW
99-96
Manawatu Jets
LLW
Fri, 1 May 2026
09:30
Otago Nuggets vs Manawatu Jets: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Otago Nuggets
Probability
62%
1 - Otago Nuggets
3/1062%
2 - Manawatu Jets
21/1038%
Predicted Score
96-93
Avg Points
188.5
Match Preview
Otago Nuggets will be facing off against Manawatu Jets in an NBL showdown on 01/05/2026.
Otago Nuggets have been in solid form, winning 67% of their last six matches.
When playing at home against Manawatu Jets, Otago Nuggets have managed to win 5 out of their last 5 encounters.
On the other hand, Manawatu Jets have struggled recently, losing 8 out of their last 10 matches.
Based on the statistics, the prediction leans towards Otago Nuggets to secure the victory with a probability of 62%.
Head to Head
11 matches
10
91%
1
Otago NuggetsManawatu Jets
Points Scored
1071
Points Scored
981
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/26 | Otago Nuggets | 21-22 | 29-32 | 27-16 | 22-26 | - | 99-96 | Manawatu Jets |
| 06/07/25 | Manawatu Jets | 28-29 | 23-23 | 20-25 | 24-24 | - | 95-101 | Otago Nuggets |
| 27/03/25 | Otago Nuggets | 32-20 | 21-32 | 25-35 | 30-17 | - | 108-104 | Manawatu Jets |
| 02/06/24 | Manawatu Jets | 18-21 | 27-27 | 20-21 | 23-30 | - | 88-99 | Otago Nuggets |
| 05/04/24 | Otago Nuggets | 33-22 | 29-30 | 22-17 | 28-34 | - | 112-103 | Manawatu Jets |
| 08/06/23 | Manawatu Jets | 30-26 | 20-26 | 25-22 | 24-20 | - | 99-94 | Otago Nuggets |
League Standings
New Zealand NBL
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otago Nuggets | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Wellington Saints | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Auckland Tuatara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 5 | Taranaki Airs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| 6 | Southland Sharks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 7 | Tauranga Whai | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 8 | Nelson Giants | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Franklin Bulls | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 10 | Manawatu Jets | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 |
| 11 | Bay Hawks | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff
Relegation
Otago Nuggets
Last 6 matches
3
Wins
75%
1
Losses
25%
Points Scored
349
Points Conceded
341
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05 | @Canterbury Rams | 23-21 | 21-14 | 17-14 | 26-23 | 87-72 | L |
| 01/05 | vsManawatu Jets | 21-22 | 29-32 | 27-16 | 22-26 | 99-96 | W |
| 24/04 | vsTauranga Whai | 23-20 | 26-12 | 14-21 | 29-28 | 92-81 | W |
| 15/04 | vsNelson Giants | 14-15 | 32-18 | 20-23 | 20-21 | 86-77 | W |
Manawatu Jets
Last 6 matches
1
Wins
33%
2
Losses
67%
Points Scored
285
Points Conceded
301
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05 | @Otago Nuggets | 21-22 | 29-32 | 27-16 | 22-26 | 99-96 | L |
| 25/04 | vsAuckland Tuatara | 19-20 | 19-19 | 26-36 | 16-25 | 80-100 | L |
| 17/04 | @Bay Hawks | 32-36 | 32-23 | 14-25 | 24-25 | 102-109 | W |
Match History
11 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.05.2026 | NBN | Otago Nuggets | 21-22 | 29-32 | 27-16 | 22-26 | 99-96 | Manawatu Jets | W |
| 06.07.2025 | - | Manawatu Jets | 28-29 | 23-23 | 20-25 | 24-24 | 95-101 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 27.03.2025 | - | Otago Nuggets | 32-20 | 21-32 | 25-35 | 30-17 | 108-104 | Manawatu Jets | L |
| 02.06.2024 | - | Manawatu Jets | 18-21 | 27-27 | 20-21 | 23-30 | 88-99 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 05.04.2024 | - | Otago Nuggets | 33-22 | 29-30 | 22-17 | 28-34 | 112-103 | Manawatu Jets | L |
| 08.06.2023 | - | Manawatu Jets | 30-26 | 20-26 | 25-22 | 24-20 | 99-94 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 09.04.2023 | - | Otago Nuggets | 25-22 | 17-13 | 9-16 | 17-16 | 68-67 | Manawatu Jets | L |
| 17.07.2022 | - | Otago Nuggets | 25-18 | 35-22 | 19-13 | 24-23 | 103-76 | Manawatu Jets | L |
| 22.05.2022 | - | Manawatu Jets | 9-23 | 21-24 | 19-18 | 23-22 | 72-87 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 15.05.2021 | - | Manawatu Jets | 19-23 | 16-21 | 26-21 | 19-15 | 85-92 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 08.05.2021 | - | Otago Nuggets | 25-12 | 29-37 | 29-20 | 25-27 | 108-96 | Manawatu Jets | L |
Otago Nuggets — Home Matches
3 matches
Record:Win 3 (100%)/Lost 0 (0%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Manawatu Jets — Away Matches
2 matches
Record:Win 1 (50%)/Lost 1 (50%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.04.2026 | Bay Hawks | 32-36 | 32-23 | 14-25 | 24-25 | 102-109 | W |
| 12.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 23-18 | 40-27 | 30-21 | 24-15 | 117-81 | L |
Otago Nuggets — Next Matches
09.05.2026NBNABay Hawks
Manawatu Jets — Next Matches
03.05.2026NBNHFranklin Bulls
09.05.2026NBNAAuckland Tuatara
13.05.2026NBNHNelson Giants
15.05.2026NBNHBay Hawks
22.05.2026NBNACanterbury Rams
29.05.2026NBNHOtago Nuggets
01.06.2026NBNANelson Giants
14.06.2026NBNHTauranga Whai
17.06.2026NBNHWellington Saints
25.06.2026NBNATaranaki Airs
03.07.2026NBNHCanterbury Rams
11.07.2026NBNATauranga Whai
13.07.2026NBNAFranklin Bulls
17.07.2026NBNHSouthland Sharks
24.07.2026NBNASouthland Sharks