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New Zealand Breakers vs Tasmania JackJumpers Tips & Live Stream - PJC to star for the Breakers in NBL

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Last updated: 15 Jan 2025

Ryan Tucker 15 Jan 2025

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New Zealand Breakers vs Tasmania JackJumpers expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 17 NBL matchup
Parker Jackson-Cartwright returns for the Breakers
Bet on Breakers to win, PJC assists and Fall's points total

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Parker Jackson-Cartwright is back for the Breakers and his influence can see New Zealand win this NBL clash. Tasmania are reeling with injuries to their big men and we'll back the hosts for victory.

The JackJumpers are 4-7 on the road this season.
Tasmania allow 42.2 pts per game in the paint to their opponents, 4th most in the NBL.
PJC averages 6.3 assists against Tasmania in 3 games played this season.
Tacko Fall scored 11 and 16 in his two games against Tasmania and is averaging 11.7 on the season.

Head to Head

2024/25 Match Results

Nov 9th 24: Tasmania 83-64 New Zealand

Dec 12th 24: New Zealand 76-100 Tasmania

Dec 25th: Tasmania 97-82 New Zealand

2023/24 Season Series

New Zealand Breakers won 3-1

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A new Breakers losing streak has quickly ballooned out to four straight games following back to back losses in round 16 against the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United.

The 108-100 loss to the Hawks looks closer than what the game was with Illawarra effectively slowing down after the half-time break.

The 91-89 loss to Melbourne on the other hand could have almost been a win save for a Chris Goulding contested fade away three from well outside the perimeter that banked home with 1 second remaining on the clock.

Four of the five Breakers starters had double digit scoring nights but the ever reliable Matt Mooney limped to his 19 points on 6-19 shooting and 27% from distance.

NZ restricted their opponent to just 30 points in the paint and 34% from 3pt range but it wasn’t enough to get them over the line against a determined opponent.

Parker Jackson-Cartwright has now served his suspension and will be back in the starting lineup for this game. Prior to his five game rest he was a top three MVP candidate scoring 19.9 pts per game with 6.7 assists and 1.7 steals.

Tasmania JackJumpers Form

Tassie were touched up at home by the Perth Wildcats in their most recent outing 105-73. It was a bit of a let-down spot with the team coming off an emphatic OT victory over the 36ers just two days before.

The team looked lethargic on the court going in to halftime with a 64-44 deficit with the crowd taking time to find their voice. The Jackies shot just 34% from the field and 26% from distance in the loss while having just 34 points in the paint.

Perth were restricted from beyond the arc but took what they wanted inside totalling 50 points in the paint and 50% shooting from the field.

On the season Tasmania are the number one ranked defence, restricting opponents to 86.3 pts per game and the league’s lowest 3pt% at 30.7%.

Majok Deng suffered an ankle injury at training over the weekend and will miss this game leaving Tasmania even shorter on experienced big men.

Verdict

New Zealand Breakers v Tasmania JackJumpers

Take the NZ moneyline with Parker Jackson-Cartwright back. He can deliver 6+ assists and Tacko Fall can score 15+ points.

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