Franklin Bulls vs Auckland Tuatara: Analysis and Prediction – Franklin Bulls will play a 14th round NBL NZ game against the Auckland Tuatara at the Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre.
Franklin Bulls vs Auckland Tuatara Odds
Franklin Bulls vs Auckland Tuatara (1/2): 1.76 / 1.95
Asian Handicap (-1.5 / +1.5): 1.89 / 1.89
Total Over/Under (178.5): 1.90 / 1.90
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Franklin Bulls Team News
After three consecutive wins, the Franklin Bulls have now lost two games in a row including their clash against the Whai Tauranga couple of days ago (87:84). Those two losses are a huge hit for their ambitions to have home court advantage in the playoffs as they currently sit in fifth place in the standings with a 10-6 record.
If they want to host a postseason match, the Bulls need to start winning as soon as possible. Their previous round surprise loss to the understrength Airs and this round´s loss to the Whai Tauranga are huge hits for their ambitions to have home court advantage in the playoffs, but all is not lost as a win today against the heavily shorthanded Tuatara would put them back on track. Franklin´s import Luther Muhammad is leading the league in scoring and will surely be the key to success today, but the big question for the Bulls is who is going to join Muhammad and Sam Timmins in the scoring department.
Despite two unexpected losses in a row, the Franklin Bulls have the home court advantage against the heavily shorthanded Auckland Tuatara, who are missing three crucial starters. That is why the Bulls will enter the game as slight favourites, but they will have to be wary after blundering against the shorthanded Taranaki Airs. Have the Bulls learnt their lesson? We shall see.
Auckland Tuatara Team News
Against all odds, the Auckland Tuatara produced a massive 32-point win in the previous round against the Otago Nuggets despite missing three crucial starters. That was their second victory in a row after their long ten-game winning streak was ended by the Canterbury Rams as they currently sit in second place in the standings with a 14-3 record.
Auckland´s reserves Tukaha Cooper, Brayden Iuli and Charlie Dalton stepped up big time against the Nuggets in the previous round as they combined for a total of 59 points in the 102:70 win. Veterans Cam Gliddon and Rob Loe are sure to lead from the front but it remains to be seen if the young guns that surround them are able to produce a high level once again, especially on the road. Even though Auckland are heavily undermanned, they have definitely proven they have the firepower to fight, so today´s match should be interesting.
After producing at home against Otago, a road game may be a different kettle of fish for the now young and shorthanded Tuatara squad. Auckland are missing three crucial starters, Corey Webster, Tom Vodanovich and Reuben Te Rangi, which will make today´s match very difficult as they will need their young guns to step up big time once again.
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Franklin Bulls vs Auckland Tuatara H2H
In the first head-to-head clash a little over two months ago, the Auckland Tuatara smashed the Franklin Bulls at home by 18 points (92:74).
Absences and injuries
The Franklin Bulls will be without Ethan Rusbatch, while the Auckland Tuatara won´t be able to count on Corey Webster, Tom Vodanovich and Reuben Te Rangi.
Franklin Bulls vs Auckland Tuatara Prediction
The Franklin Bulls are only missing their perimeter shooter Ethan Rusbatch, while the Auckland Tuatara are missing their marquee big three Webster, Vodanovich and Te Rangi. At first glance, it seems like Franklin should be heavy favourites, but in the previous round Auckland proved they have the depth to cover for their absences. Still, the Tuatara are heavily undermanned and Franklin are almost complete, so we opted for the Franklin Bulls moneyline including overtime.
Tip-off Time: Saturday, 29.06.2024. 09:30 CET
Prediction: Franklin Bulls to win
Odds: 1.76
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