NBL Playoffs Prediction: Melbourne United – Tasmania JackJumpers (05-03-2026)

Melbourne United host Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena in the NBL 1/8 Finals.

The regular-season meetings between these teams suggest a tighter matchup than the current spread indicates.

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Melbourne United averaged 92.2 points per game during the regular season and allowed 88.

Tasmania averaged 87.1 and conceded 87.4, operating with a more defence-first balance.

Statistically, Melbourne carry the stronger offensive profile, but the direct meetings this season were consistently close.

The most recent clash ended 79-77 to Melbourne. Earlier in January, Tasmania won 84-75.

In December, the Tasmania JackJumpers took a 92-73 road win, while the September meeting finished 88-84 to United.

Two wins each across four games, and the two Tasmania losses came by two and four points.

There has been no consistent separation between these sides across the season series.

Even when Melbourne controlled stretches, the margins remained within reach.

With that pattern established over four meetings, a nine-point cushion sits comfortably within the range Tasmania have already proven they can handle.