New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Taranaki Airs
LLWWL
71-81
Wellington Saints
WWLWW
Sat, 16 May 2026
06:00
Taranaki Airs vs Wellington Saints: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Wellington Saints
Probability
65%
1 - Taranaki Airs
35%
2 - Wellington Saints
65%
Predicted Score
82-87
Avg Points
176.9
Match Preview
In a NBL matchup on the 16/05/2026, the Taranaki Airs will face off against the Wellington Saints.
The Taranaki Airs, currently positioned 6th in the league standings with a win percentage of 43%, have won 3 out of 7 games played so far this season. They have averaged 84.86 points per game while conceding an average of 92.29 points.
On the other hand, the Wellington Saints hold the 4th spot in the standings with a win percentage of 67%. They have secured 4 victories in 6 games, averaging 104.67 points scored per game and 91.33 points against.
Head to Head
8 matches
1
88%
7
Taranaki AirsWellington Saints
Points Scored
701
Points Scored
793
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/05/26 | Taranaki Airs | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | - | 71-81 | Wellington Saints |
| 30/04/26 | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | - | 111-89 | Taranaki Airs |
| 03/05/25 | Taranaki Airs | 25-26 | 23-21 | 18-19 | 6-18 | - | 72-84 | Wellington Saints |
| 16/03/25 | Wellington Saints | 27-29 | 25-22 | 19-20 | 27-27 | 12-17 | 110-115 | Taranaki Airs |
| 08/06/24 | Taranaki Airs | 17-28 | 24-18 | 20-26 | 24-24 | - | 85-96 | Wellington Saints |
| 21/04/24 | Wellington Saints | 33-29 | 21-25 | 20-17 | 29-15 | - | 103-86 | Taranaki Airs |
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
Taranaki Airs
Last 6 matches
2
Wins
40%
3
Losses
60%
Points Scored
411
Points Conceded
428
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | vsOtago Nuggets | 11-16 | 18-23 | 21-27 | 27-24 | 77-90 | L |
| 20/06 | @Otago Nuggets | 29-20 | 20-20 | 12-23 | 30-24 | 91-87 | L |
| 18/06 | @Southland Sharks | 22-18 | 20-19 | 27-27 | 15-29 | 84-93 | W |
| 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 |
Wellington Saints
Last 6 matches
4
Wins
80%
1
Losses
20%
Points Scored
481
Points Conceded
446
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | vsNelson Giants | 23-17 | 24-25 | 30-31 | 17-21 | 111-109 | W |
| 21/06 | @Franklin Bulls | 10-21 | 18-18 | 20-24 | 19-18 | 67-81 | W |
| 14/06 | @Auckland Tuatara | 33-27 | 23-16 | 23-23 | 17-22 | 96-88 | L |
| 07/06 | vsOtago Nuggets | 22-32 | 24-14 | 29-21 | 21-23 | 96-90 | W |
| 01/06 | @Manawatu Jets | 28-23 | 23-35 | 19-20 | 14-27 | 84-105 | W |
Match History
8 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.05.2026 | NBN | Taranaki Airs | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | 71-81 | Wellington Saints | L |
| 30.04.2026 | NBN | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | Taranaki Airs | L |
| 03.05.2025 | - | Taranaki Airs | 25-26 | 23-21 | 18-19 | 6-18 | 72-84 | Wellington Saints | W |
| 16.03.2025 | - | Wellington Saints | 27-29 | 25-22 | 19-20 | 27-27 | 110-115 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 08.06.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 17-28 | 24-18 | 20-26 | 24-24 | 85-96 | Wellington Saints | W |
| 21.04.2024 | - | Wellington Saints | 33-29 | 21-25 | 20-17 | 29-15 | 103-86 | Taranaki Airs | L |
| 18.06.2023 | - | Wellington Saints | 29-16 | 25-24 | 22-24 | 21-27 | 97-91 | Taranaki Airs | L |
| 04.06.2023 | - | Taranaki Airs | 25-29 | 27-24 | 24-32 | 16-26 | 92-111 | Wellington Saints | W |
Taranaki Airs — Home Matches
8 matches
Record:Win 2 (25%)/Lost 6 (75%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.06.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 11-16 | 18-23 | 21-27 | 27-24 | 77-90 | L |
| 12.06.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 18-14 | 15-19 | 24-18 | 28-22 | 85-73 | W |
| 06.06.2026 | Auckland Tuatara | 25-19 | 23-14 | 6-27 | 15-30 | 69-90 | L |
| 29.05.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 8-29 | 25-17 | 13-19 | 31-24 | 77-89 | L |
| 24.05.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 26-30 | 22-24 | 12-32 | 26-27 | 86-113 | L |
| 16.05.2026 | Wellington Saints | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | 71-81 | L |
| 07.05.2026 | Southland Sharks | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | L |
| 27.04.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 26-15 | 21-25 | 21-25 | 23-25 | 91-90 | W |
Wellington Saints — Away Matches
7 matches
Record:Win 3 (43%)/Lost 4 (57%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.06.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 10-21 | 18-18 | 20-24 | 19-18 | 67-81 | W |
| 14.06.2026 | Auckland Tuatara | 33-27 | 23-16 | 23-23 | 17-22 | 96-88 | L |
| 01.06.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 28-23 | 23-35 | 19-20 | 14-27 | 84-105 | W |
| 21.05.2026 | Southland Sharks | 31-26 | 28-21 | 21-25 | 24-18 | 104-90 | L |
| 16.05.2026 | Taranaki Airs | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | 71-81 | W |
| 25.04.2026 | Nelson Giants | 26-30 | 27-24 | 16-24 | 28-17 | 97-95 | L |
| 19.04.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 28-17 | 31-24 | 24-27 | 28-21 | 111-89 | L |
Taranaki Airs — Next Matches
24.05.2026NBNAAuckland Tuatara
29.05.2026NBNAFranklin Bulls
06.06.2026NBNHNelson Giants
12.06.2026NBNACanterbury Rams
18.06.2026NBNABay Hawks
20.06.2026NBNHOtago Nuggets
27.06.2026NBNAOtago Nuggets
02.07.2026NBNASouthland Sharks
09.07.2026NBNHTauranga Whai
15.07.2026NBNHAuckland Tuatara
19.07.2026NBNHManawatu Jets
26.07.2026NBNHCanterbury Rams
Wellington Saints — Next Matches
04.07.2026NBNAOtago Nuggets