New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Otago Nuggets
WLWLL
89-99
Southland Sharks
WWLWW
Sun, 31 May 2026
08:00
Otago Nuggets vs Southland Sharks: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Southland Sharks
Probability
79%
1 - Otago Nuggets
9/1021%
2 - Southland Sharks
4/579%
Predicted Score
76-98
Avg Points
177.8
Match Preview
Otago Nuggets are set to face off against Southland Sharks in a crucial NBL matchup on the 31st of May, 2026.
The Otago Nuggets have struggled in their last 20 matches, losing 70% of their games.
In their most recent encounters with the Southland Sharks, the Nuggets have also faced challenges, losing 67% of their last 6 matches against them.
On the other hand, the Southland Sharks have been in impressive form, winning 85% of their last 20 matches.
With the prediction favoring the Southland Sharks to win and boasting a probability of 79%, the Otago Nuggets will have a tough task ahead as they strive to upset the odds and secure a victory.
Head to Head
12 matches
5
42%
58%
7
Otago NuggetsSouthland Sharks
Points Scored
1018
Points Scored
1079
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/05/26 | Otago Nuggets | 27-26 | 20-27 | 16-21 | 26-25 | - | 89-99 | Southland Sharks |
| 10/04/26 | Southland Sharks | 20-18 | 22-34 | 8-16 | 18-27 | - | 68-95 | Otago Nuggets |
| 18/05/25 | Southland Sharks | 16-16 | 21-21 | 22-25 | 32-18 | - | 91-80 | Otago Nuggets |
| 14/03/25 | Otago Nuggets | 21-28 | 16-21 | 12-21 | 21-28 | - | 70-98 | Southland Sharks |
| 25/05/24 | Southland Sharks | 18-26 | 26-21 | 26-19 | 29-15 | - | 99-81 | Otago Nuggets |
| 30/03/24 | Otago Nuggets | 26-18 | 20-20 | 12-25 | 18-13 | 10-3 | 86-79 | Southland Sharks |
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 |
Southland Sharks
Last 6 matches
4
Wins
80%
1
Losses
20%
Points Scored
484
Points Conceded
442
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/06 | @Tauranga Whai | 27-28 | 18-15 | 19-21 | 17-17 | 96-102 | W |
| 22/06 | @Bay Hawks | 23-27 | 17-35 | 13-36 | 40-19 | 93-117 | W |
| 18/06 | vsTaranaki Airs | 22-18 | 20-19 | 27-27 | 15-29 | 84-93 | L |
| 13/06 | @Nelson Giants | 25-21 | 17-28 | 22-23 | 21-23 | 85-95 | W |
| 07/06 | vsFranklin Bulls | 12-10 | 24-21 | 23-16 | 27-28 | 86-75 | W |
Match History
12 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.05.2026 | NBN | Otago Nuggets | 27-26 | 20-27 | 16-21 | 26-25 | 89-99 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 10.04.2026 | - | Southland Sharks | 20-18 | 22-34 | 8-16 | 18-27 | 68-95 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 18.05.2025 | - | Southland Sharks | 16-16 | 21-21 | 22-25 | 32-18 | 91-80 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 14.03.2025 | - | Otago Nuggets | 21-28 | 16-21 | 12-21 | 21-28 | 70-98 | Southland Sharks | W |
| 25.05.2024 | - | Southland Sharks | 18-26 | 26-21 | 26-19 | 29-15 | 99-81 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 30.03.2024 | - | Otago Nuggets | 26-18 | 20-20 | 12-25 | 18-13 | 86-79 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 05.06.2023 | - | Southland Sharks | 34-17 | 30-24 | 34-11 | 18-27 | 116-79 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 16.04.2023 | - | Otago Nuggets | 20-16 | 12-24 | 24-8 | 20-20 | 76-68 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 27.07.2022 | - | Otago Nuggets | 22-22 | 31-22 | 24-15 | 25-28 | 102-87 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 27.05.2022 | - | Southland Sharks | 15-22 | 23-21 | 23-20 | 11-26 | 72-89 | Otago Nuggets | W |
| 09.07.2021 | - | Southland Sharks | 32-17 | 39-18 | 20-33 | 26-25 | 117-93 | Otago Nuggets | L |
| 05.06.2021 | - | Otago Nuggets | 19-17 | 14-28 | 14-21 | 31-19 | 78-85 | Southland Sharks | 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 |
Southland Sharks — Away Matches
9 matches
Record:Win 8 (89%)/Lost 1 (11%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.06.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 27-28 | 18-15 | 19-21 | 17-17 | 96-102 | W |
| 22.06.2026 | Bay Hawks | 23-27 | 17-35 | 13-36 | 40-19 | 93-117 | W |
| 13.06.2026 | Nelson Giants | 25-21 | 17-28 | 22-23 | 21-23 | 85-95 | W |
| 31.05.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 27-26 | 20-27 | 16-21 | 26-25 | 89-99 | W |
| 17.05.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 24-20 | 25-28 | 33-21 | 13-35 | 95-104 | W |
| 09.05.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 9-21 | 17-26 | 26-36 | 26-19 | 78-102 | W |
| 07.05.2026 | Taranaki Airs | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | W |
| 18.04.2026 | Auckland Tuatara | 22-18 | 18-12 | 24-24 | 27-18 | 91-72 | L |
| 16.04.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 19-21 | 27-22 | 21-31 | 19-20 | 86-94 | W |
Otago Nuggets — Next Matches
05.06.2026NBNATauranga Whai
07.06.2026NBNHBay Hawks
13.06.2026NBNAAuckland Tuatara
20.06.2026NBNAFranklin Bulls
25.06.2026NBNHWellington Saints
27.06.2026NBNATaranaki Airs
04.07.2026NBNAManawatu Jets
10.07.2026NBNHTaranaki Airs
12.07.2026NBNHCanterbury Rams
16.07.2026NBNAWellington Saints
22.07.2026NBNHFranklin Bulls
Southland Sharks — Next Matches
07.06.2026NBNAWellington Saints
13.06.2026NBNHBay Hawks
18.06.2026NBNHNelson Giants
22.06.2026NBNHCanterbury Rams
24.06.2026NBNATauranga Whai
01.07.2026NBNABay Hawks
11.07.2026NBNHTaranaki Airs
18.07.2026NBNANelson Giants
25.07.2026NBNHFranklin Bulls