New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Otago Nuggets
WLLLW
99-96
Manawatu Jets
LWWLL
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 | Southland Sharks | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0.800 |
| 2 | Auckland Tuatara | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.625 |
| 5 | Otago Nuggets | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.625 |
| 6 | Franklin Bulls | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0.444 |
| 7 | Taranaki Airs | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0.333 |
| 8 | Manawatu Jets | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0.300 |
| 9 | Tauranga Whai | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 |
| 10 | Bay Hawks | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 |
| 11 | Nelson Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 |
Playoff
Relegation
Otago Nuggets
Last 6 matches
2
Wins
40%
3
Losses
60%
Points Scored
413
Points Conceded
435
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05 | @Nelson Giants | 13-25 | 16-24 | 12-15 | 22-24 | 63-88 | W |
| 16/05 | vsAuckland Tuatara | 17-18 | 16-33 | 20-25 | 19-22 | 72-98 | L |
| 09/05 | @Bay Hawks | 23-14 | 17-21 | 20-24 | 31-23 | 91-82 | L |
| 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 |
Manawatu Jets
Last 6 matches
2
Wins
40%
3
Losses
60%
Points Scored
482
Points Conceded
520
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/05 | vsCanterbury Rams | 26-24 | 21-31 | 23-24 | 23-21 | 93-100 | L |
| 15/05 | @Tauranga Whai | 33-14 | 27-28 | 14-30 | 23-27 | 97-99 | W |
| 13/05 | @Franklin Bulls | 17-32 | 33-29 | 33-21 | 20-30 | 103-112 | W |
| 09/05 | vsSouthland Sharks | 9-21 | 17-26 | 26-36 | 26-19 | 78-102 | L |
| 03/05 | @Southland Sharks | 32-23 | 23-26 | 38-21 | 25-30 | 118-100 | L |
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
4 matches
Record:Win 3 (75%)/Lost 1 (25%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Manawatu Jets — Away Matches
5 matches
Record:Win 3 (60%)/Lost 2 (40%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.05.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 33-14 | 27-28 | 14-30 | 23-27 | 97-99 | W |
| 13.05.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 17-32 | 33-29 | 33-21 | 20-30 | 103-112 | W |
| 03.05.2026 | Southland Sharks | 32-23 | 23-26 | 38-21 | 25-30 | 118-100 | L |
| 01.05.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 21-22 | 29-32 | 27-16 | 22-26 | 99-96 | L |
| 17.04.2026 | Bay Hawks | 32-36 | 32-23 | 14-25 | 24-25 | 102-109 | W |
Otago Nuggets — Next Matches
31.05.2026NBNHSouthland Sharks
Manawatu Jets — Next Matches
29.05.2026NBNATaranaki Airs