Taranaki Airs vs Canterbury Rams: Analysis and Prediction – Taranaki Airs will play a 14th round NBL NZ game against the Canterbury Rams at the TSB Stadium.
Taranaki Airs vs Canterbury Rams Odds
Taranaki Airs Team News
A couple of days ago, the Taranaki Airs completed a massive comeback on the road against the Bay Hawks and came away as convincing 16-point win (109:93). That was their fourth win in a row and also their eight win in the last ten games, which currently puts them in third place in the standings with a 13-4 record.
After a surprising shorthanded victory against the Franklin Bulls, the Taranaki Airs welcomed back their Australian import stars Sam Froling and Mitch McCarron for the game against the Bay Hawks and came out on top with a comfortable 16-point victory. It wasn´t easy though as at one point in the first half they were down by as much as 17 points and went into the break down by nine. However, the Airs surged back in the third quarter by scoring an impressive 42 points and in the end completely dismantled the Hawks, which sets them up nicely for the clash against the reigning champions and league leaders Canterbury Rams.
The Airs still won´t be able to count on Flynn Cameron due to international duty, but they have Froling and McCarron back, which makes today´s game very even. Overall, the team that controls the glass while taking care of the ball will have the inside track on victory.
Canterbury Rams Team News
The Canterbury Rams continued with their winning ways in the previous round by absolutely demolishing the shorthanded Wellington Saints (110:85). That was their 13th win in a row, which currently puts them at the top of the table with an impressive 14-2 record.
Recently, the reigning champions have been tested, but managed to preserve their long winning streak, which has now extended to thirteen straight games. Truly impressive, but today they face a danger game away from home against the star-studded Airs, who have the potential to snap their long winning streak. Canterbury´s wins on the road against the Nelson Giants and the Auckland Tuatara were very tight, which proves they are vulnerable, but thanks to their winning streak they will still enter today´s contest as slight favourites.
Just like the Airs, the Rams will also have one important absence in view of one of their imports MJ Walker. However, they have a very deep bench and rotation and are the favourites heading into this mouthwatering fixture, which should be very tight and decided by 1-2 possessions.
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Taranaki Airs vs Canterbury Rams H2H
In the first head-to-head clash around a month and a half ago, the Canterbury Rams escaped with a narrow three-point win at home (86:83).
Absences and injuries
The Taranaki Airs will be missing Flynn Cameron, while the Canterbury Rams will be without MJ Walker.
Taranaki Airs vs Canterbury Rams Prediction
This game is the matchup of the round and also a match that has serious ladder implications. Both teams are eyeing the top seed and home court advantage in the playoffs, which means we should witness a very exciting and entertaining matchup today. However, due to their long winning streak we have to give a slight edge to the Rams, so we opted for the Canterbury Rams to win and to cover the spread.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 27.06.2024. 09:30 CET
Prediction: Canterbury Rams -2
Odds: 1.82
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