Tasmania Jackjumpers vs Adelaide Prediction 16 October 2026
🏀 In the Australian basketball league, the Tasmania JackJumpers are set to take on Adelaide. Both teams are known for playing at a high tempo, which should translate into plenty of scoring opportunities. Even if shooting percentages dip, these sides have the potential to deliver an entertaining, high-scoring contest for fans of offensive basketball.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these teams took place in January, with Tasmania coming out on top, 80-72. Looking at their last five head-to-head clashes, the JackJumpers also hold a slight edge, leading the series 3-2.
Head-to-head statistics Tasmania Jackjumpers - Adelaide

Tasmania Jackjumpers Team Overview
The hosts are enjoying a strong run of form, having secured three consecutive victories. In two of those games, they managed to break the 100-point barrier. Their most recent outing saw an offensive explosion, as they outgunned the Illawarra Hawks 122-112. The JackJumpers thrive in an up-tempo style, creating scoring opportunities at a blistering pace. Their offensive efficiency has remained solid of late, but this high-octane approach often comes at the expense of their defense. On average, they concede nearly 97 points per game. As a result, the upcoming clash with Adelaide could pose significant challenges.
Match Results: Tasmania Jackjumpers

Adelaide 36Ers Team Overview
Adelaide are a much more composed side compared to Tasmania. However, the visitors are also capable of playing quality basketball away from home. Their potential allows them to compete with any opponent. On average, they put up 92.8 points per game while conceding 93.7. Recently, they managed to edge out the Sydney Kings, 84-78, converting their chances efficiently - hitting 50% from beyond the arc. If they can replicate that shooting performance in the upcoming game, they could post a strong offensive showing. Their chances for success look quite promising.
Match Results: Adelaide 36Ers
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors on the road - 4;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 42.19;
- Today's home team averages 22.56, while the visitors average 19.63.
First Quarter Stats: Tasmania Jackjumpers (home) vs Adelaide 36Ers (away)
- Tournament matches played: 4 vs 5;
- Number of wins: 1 (25%) vs 1 (20%);
- Number of losses: 2 (50%) vs 2 (40%);
- Number of draws: 1 (25%) vs 2 (40%).
- Average points scored: 19.5 vs 22.2;
- Average points conceded: 20.25 vs 26.6.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 41.6 (scored - 19.3, conceded - 22.3) vs 50.1 (scored - 24.5, conceded - 25.6).
- Adelaide 36Ers scored under 23.5 points in the 1st quarter in 10 of last 11 games against Tasmania Jackjumpers (NBL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 87.75, for the away team - 81.56;
- average total points in H2H matches - 169.31.
Statistics: Tasmania Jackjumpers vs Adelaide 36Ers
- average total in the tournament: 194.5 vs 183.44;
- average total points scored: 96.63 vs 91.89;
- average total points conceded: 97.88 vs 91.56;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 48.38 vs 46.56;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 46 vs 45.33;
- Tasmania Jackjumpers: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 91;
- Adelaide 36Ers: average total points scored away in the tournament - 93.8;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 91.1 (home - 86.8) vs 92.8 (away - 95).
- Adelaide 36Ers have scored over 90.5 points in 6 of last 7 away games (NBL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 16;
- Home team wins - 11, away team wins - 5.
- Adelaide 36Ers won with a +4.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Tasmania Jackjumpers (NBL).