Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breakers Verdict
The Breakers are without Parker Jackson-Cartwright and that can lead to New Zealand falling to pass their team total points of 86.5. At home, the Kings can dominate this NBL Ignite Cup clash and cover a -10.5 line.
- Sydney rank second defensively, allowing just 88.0 points per game.
- New Zealand scored only 84 points against Perth without Parker Jackson-Cartwright.
- Sydney have won 19 of their past 22 games.
- Andrew Carr is averaging 7.0 rebounds per game this season.
Head to Head
Sydney lead the all-time series 44-36 and have dominated recent meetings, winning five of the past six.
The Kings won the most recent clash 103-62 in Auckland in January, holding New Zealand to just 62 points.
Sydney Kings Form
Sydney suffered their first defeat of NBL27 on Sunday, falling 84-78 to Adelaide after opening the season with three consecutive victories.
The Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 8-of-28 from three despite Xavier Cooks contributing 22 points and eight rebounds.
Sydney still held Adelaide to 84 points, continuing an impressive defensive start that has them ranked second for points conceded and opponent field-goal percentage.
The Kings return to AIS Arena looking to bounce back against a New Zealand side missing its most important offensive player.
New Zealand Breakers Form
New Zealand dropped to 3-3 following Saturday's 100-84 loss to Perth, ending their two-game winning streak.
The Breakers struggled without Jackson-Cartwright, committing 17 turnovers while shooting just 9-of-28 from three.
Sam Mennenga led the way with 40 points, 18 rebounds and five assists, but the lack of another reliable ball-handler was evident.
Jackson-Cartwright is expected to miss several weeks with a lower-leg injury, with the club specifically indicating he is likely to miss Wednesday's clash with Sydney.