• Ladbrokes
  • Neds
  • Picklebet
  • BoomBet
  • TradieBet
  • BetChamps

NBL25 Round 18 Predictions & Tips

January 23rd 2025, 2:15pm, By: Jake Smit

NBL25 Betting Tips

Round 18 in NBL25 is a little bit quieter with seven games scheduled across four days. The round kicks off on Thursday night with the Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks, and it concludes on Sunday with the usual double-header. Game of the round takes place in the second game on Friday night, with the Sydney Kings taking on the Adelaide 36ers.

We had another huge week with our tips in Round 17 where we went 8-2 for +8.68 units, which takes us to 79-53 and +31.42 units for the season. As always, we bring you our best bets for all Round 18 games below!

And if you're looking for a new site to bet on basketball this season, then look no further than SlamBet. They live and breathe basketball at SlamBet! Click on the banner below to join today!

SlamBet Banner

NBL25 Round 18 Preview & Betting Tips

Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks

Thursday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 23), Cairns Convention Centre

Click here for our full game preview and best bet!

 

New Zealand Breakers vs Brisbane Bullets

Friday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 24), Wolfbrook Arena

Preview and best bet coming soon!

 

Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers

Friday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 24), Qudos Bank Arena

Preview and best bet coming soon!

 

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Saturday 5:30pm AEDT (Jan 25), State Basketball Centre

Preview and best bet coming soon!

 

Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans

Saturday 8:00pm AEDT (Jan 25), RAC Arena

Preview and best bet coming soon!

 

Brisbane Bullets vs Melbourne United

Sunday 2:30pm AEDT (Jan 26), Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Preview and best bet coming soon!

 

Adelaide 36ers vs New Zealand Breakers

Sunday 4:30pm AEDT (Jan 26), Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Preview and best bet coming soon!

Jake Smit's picture
AUTHOR

Jake Smit

Based on the South-West coast of Victoria, Jake has been an avid sports fanatic since he could walk. Aussie Rules, basketball, and soccer are his main three loves, but he's also got a soft spot for countless other sports.

Besides being a major contributor to our sports and fantasy content since 2017, Jake is our Content Manager & Editor and helps to plan and coordinate our team of writers every week. He's also one of the unlucky ones that is a keen Port Adelaide and Phoenix Suns fan, so go easy on him.

Best Sports Betting Sites

Ladbrokes

background pattern

World's leading sports betting site!

 
Join a global giant with Ladbrokes code BYBVIP
Join

background pattern

TradieBET

background pattern

Bet Smarter with TradieBET!

 
Quality mobile app - use promo code BYB24
Join

background pattern

Dabble

background pattern

Innovative social sports betting app

 
Share bets with the sports betting community!
Join

background pattern

BoomBet

background pattern

Top Australian sports betting site!

 
Quality markets and market-leading odds
Join

background pattern

JustBET

background pattern

Exciting new sports Aussie betting site

 
Login for great offers! Use promo code BYB
Join

background pattern

 

WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GAMBLING WITH?
For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

 

Editor’s note: Take care when signing up to new sports betting agencies. Be sure to read all terms and conditions of any bonus offers, deposit/withdrawal requirements and identification verification on each respective site, as some of the information on this page may be outdated. Before You Bet will do their best to keep this page up to date, but takes no responsibility for any information on this page being incorrect. 18+ only.

Horse Racing Tips

View More

Our team of expert horse racing analysts bring you regular horse racing tips from major horse racing meetings in Australia and internationally. The highlight of the Australian horse racing calendar is the Spring Carnival, featuring the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and, of course, the Melbourne Cup, and we'll be there riding every winner home with you with our free racing tips and best bets. Giddy up!

Moonee Valley Racing Tips
Moonee Valley Racing Tips

Moonee Valley Racing Tips: Friday January 24th 2025

23 Jan 2025

The Valley will host some exciting racing from 6:15pm (AEDT) on Friday night with eight races to be won. We have you covered with our free betting tips here!

Mornington Racing Tips
Horse Racing Tips

Mornington Racing Tips: Wednesday January 22nd 2025

21 Jan 2025

Horse racing returns to Mornington for the midweek timetable this week with eight competitive races on the card. We have three tips + Quaddie selections here!

Randwick Racing Tips
Randwick Racing Tips

Randwick Racing Tips: Wednesday January 22nd 2025

21 Jan 2025

Randwick hosts a six-race card on Wednesday to headline midweek racing in NSW. Shannon Buckley provides his three best bets for the day!

Flemington Racing Tips
Flemington Racing Tips

Flemington Racing Tips: Saturday January 18th 2025

17 Jan 2025

Flemington will host a big 10 race program on Saturday with Good tracks continuing to be the norm around the state. Catch our best bets for the day right here!

Rosehill Racing Tips
Rosehill Racing Tips

Rosehill Racing Tips: Saturday January 18th 2025

17 Jan 2025

Rosehill hosts a 10-race card on Saturday with the Asahi Super Dry January Cup in Race 7 as the feature. Catch our best bets for the card here!

Gold Coast Racing Tips
Horse Racing Tips

Gold Coast Racing Tips: Friday January 17th 2025

16 Jan 2025

Gold Coast hosts a 10-race card on Saturday with several quality races as part of the Magic Millions Carnival. Action begins at 1:30pm AEDT, and we have three bets for the program!

Randwick Racing Tips
Randwick Racing Tips

Randwick Racing Tips: Wednesday January 15th 2025

14 Jan 2025

Randwick hosts a seven-race card on Wednesday to headline midweek racing in NSW. Shannon Buckley highlights his three best bets for the program here!

Geelong Racing Tips
Horse Racing Tips

Geelong Racing Tips: Wednesday January 15th 2025

14 Jan 2025

Geelong Racing Club will host midweek thoroughbred racing in Victoria this week with an eight-race card on offer for punters. We have three tips + quaddie selections here!

Wyong Racing Tips
Horse Racing Tips

Wyong Racing Tips: Saturday January 11th 2025

10 Jan 2025

Wyong hosts a 10-race card on Saturday with the Wyong Leagues Group $500k The Lakes as the key feature. Find our three best bets for the card here!

Flemington Racing Tips
Flemington Racing Tips

Flemington Racing Tips: Saturday January 11th 2025

10 Jan 2025

Flemington will unleash a huge 10-race program on Gold Coast Magic Millions day, and it's a pretty good backup card too. Check out our best bets here!

NFL Tips

View More

NFL tips and best bets for the 2024-25 NFL season. Arguably America's most popular sport, the National Football League is gaining popularity in Australia with all marquee games plus the 'Red Zone' coverage on ESPN Australia. We have you covered with regular NFL betting tips of all of the key matchups of the week.

NFL Playoffs Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Division Round Preview & Betting Tips

18 Jan 2025

Whilst we saw plenty of blowouts in the first week of the NFL Playoffs, this weekend is where the top teams start playing one another in the Divisional Round!

NFL Playoffs Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Wild Card Weekend Preview & Betting Tips

11 Jan 2025

The NFL Playoffs kick off this weekend, with six massive games over three days to whet our appetite for the massive month of playoff football ahead of us. Catch all of our tips here!

NFL Week 18 Monday Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Week 18 Monday Preview & Betting Tips

5 Jan 2025

The final week of the NFL regular season continues on Monday with a massive 14 game slate including plenty of games with playoffs implications. Check out our preview and betting tips for the key games of the day here

NFL Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Week 18 Sunday Preview & Betting Tips

4 Jan 2025

The final week of the 2024/25 NFL regular season kicks off with an AFC North double header, with plenty on the line in both contests. Check out our free betting tips right here!

NFL Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Lions at 49ers Preview & Betting Tips

30 Dec 2024

A rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship game has turned into a chance for the Lions to stamp their ticket to the number 1 seed in the NFC with a win this week over the 49ers!

NFL Week 17 Monday Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Week 17 Monday Preview & Betting Tips

29 Dec 2024

The jam-packed NFL schedule continues tomorrow as we have a nine game Sunday slate in Week 17 of the season. As always, check out our preview and betting tips for the key games of the day here

NFL Week 17 Sunday Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Week 17 Sunday Preview & Betting Tips

28 Dec 2024

Another day of NFL over the Christmas Holiday season, as the NFL is putting on a triple header on Sunday morning for Australian viewers to continue a week of cracking games!

NFL Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Seahawks at Bears Preview & Betting Tips

26 Dec 2024

Thursday Night Football coincides with Boxing Day in America, and they get an NFC matchup to watch with the family as the Seahawks head to the windy city to take on the Bears!

NFL Week 17 Thursday Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Week 17 Thursday Preview & Betting Tips

25 Dec 2024

Christmas Day in the US will see two huge games involving four AFC playoff teams, with the Steelers and Chiefs kicking things off in Pittsburgh, followed by the Ravens visiting the Houston Texans!

NFL Betting Tips
NFL Tips

NFL 2024-25: Saints at Packers Preview & Betting Tips

23 Dec 2024

Week 16 in the NFL reaches its conclusion with an NFC battle, as the Packers host the Saints at Lambeau Field, on a chilly night in Wisconsin. Check out our full betting preview for the game here!

NBL Tips

View More

The NBL is the largest basketball competition in Australia with a rich history of developing the country's best basketball talent. The NBL has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years and we'll have NBL tips and betting previews for every match of every round for you right here.

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

Taipans vs Hawks Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 18

23 Jan 2025

Round 18 in NBL25 begins on Thursday night with a battle between the bottom-of-the-ladder Cairns Taipans and the ladder-leading Illawarra Hawks. Check out our full betting preview here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

NBL25 Round 18 Predictions & Tips

23 Jan 2025

Round 18 in NBL25 is a little bit quieter with seven games scheduled across four days. The round kicks off on Thursday night, and we have free tips for all games here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

Wildcats vs United Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 17

21 Jan 2025

NBL25 Round 17 concludes on Wednesday night with a blockbuster double-header. Second up is the Wildcats vs United, and we have a full betting preview for the clash here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

NBL25 Round 17 Predictions & Tips

21 Jan 2025

Once again, there’s no rest between rounds in NBL25, with Round 17 set to begin on Thursday night. It’s another 10-game round with action on every day, so make sure to check out all our best bets!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

Hawks vs Bullets Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 17

20 Jan 2025

NBL25 Round 17 continues on Monday night with a clash between the top-of-the-ladder Illawarra Hawks against the languishing Brisbane Bullets. Check out our full preview here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

Hawks vs United Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 17

18 Jan 2025

Second to go on Saturday night is a mouth-watering matchup between first and second in the standings. It’s the Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United, and we have a full betting preview here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

Wildcats vs 36ers Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 17

17 Jan 2025

Second up on Friday night we’ll see the Perth Wildcats play host to the Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena in a battle of two star-studded clubs. Check out our full betting preview here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

Bullets vs Wildcats Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 16

14 Jan 2025

NBL25 Round 16 concludes on Wednesday night with a crucial matchup between the Brisbane Bullets and the Perth Wildcats. Check out our full betting preview for free here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

NBL25 Round 16 Predictions & Tips

14 Jan 2025

NBL25 Round 16 is another extremely busy one with 10 games scheduled to play from Thursday night through to Wednesday night. We bring you our best bets for all games here!

NBL25 Betting Tips
NBL Tips

36ers vs Hawks Prediction & Tips: NBL25 Round 16

13 Jan 2025

Second up on Monday night is a pivotal matchup between the Adelaide 36ers and the Illawarra Hawks in the City of Churches. We have you covered with a full game preview and best bet!

Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

View More

Summer in Australia means the Big Bash League (BBL) - one of Australia's most popular sporting tournaments. The BBL is a T20 cricket tournament that features the best local and international players in a full-throttle season of big hits and spectacular highlights. For the best BBL tips make sure you follow our Big Bash League previews this season - BBL14 starts in December and once again we'll have BBL14 tips for every match of the season!

BBL14 Challenger Final Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Sixers vs Thunder Betting Tips

23 Jan 2025

The Sixers will host the Thunder in a Sydney Derby for the ages on Friday night to determine who goes through to the big dance. Check out our preview and betting tips for the clash here

BBL14 Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Thunder vs Stars Betting Tips

22 Jan 2025

The red-hot Melbourne Stars travel to Western Sydney to face the Sydney Thunder, looking to keep their fairytale season alive. Catch our full betting preview here!

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Hurricanes vs Sixers Betting Tips

20 Jan 2025

The BBL14 Finals series is here! The Hurricanes will host the Sixers in the qualifier on Tuesday night at Ninja Stadium from 7.30pm. We have you covered with a full preview and betting tips for the clash, courtesy of Mr.Cricket, here

BBL14 Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Stars vs Hurricanes Betting Tips

18 Jan 2025

The spot for fourth place comes down to the final regular season game of BBL14, as the Stars look to knock off the ladder leading Hurricanes to complete a remarkable turnaround!

BBL14 Scorchers vs Strikers Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Scorchers vs Strikers Betting Tips

17 Jan 2025

Just a few nights remain in the BBL14 regular season, meaning today’s double header has massive playoff implications. The Scorchers host the Strikers in the 2nd game of the night at Perth Stadium from 7.15pm

BBL14 Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Renegades vs Heat Betting Tips

17 Jan 2025

Thanks to the Heat’s loss on Thursday night, the Renegades are still alive, as fourth place on the table will be decided by the last game of the season! Jack Tobin has you covered with his full preview of a crucial clash at Marvel.

BBL14 Sixers vs Thunder Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Sixers vs Thunder Betting Tips

16 Jan 2025

There are just a few games remaining in the BBL14 regular season, and Friday’s Sydney Derby between the Sixers and Thunder has massive playoff implications. Check out preview and betting tips for the clash here

BBL14 Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Heat vs Hurricanes Betting Tips

16 Jan 2025

The Brisbane Heat have their destiny firmly in their hands as they look to get into the top four, when they host the red-hot Hobart Hurricanes. Check out our full betting preview here!

BBL14 Strikers vs Sixers Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Strikers vs Sixers Betting Tips

14 Jan 2025

There are just six games remaining in the BBL14 regular season, which means every game comes with massive playoff implications. The Strikers host the Sixers on Wednesday night and as always, we have you covered with a full preview and betting tips for the clash here

BBL14 Betting Tips
Big Bash League (BBL) Tips

Big Bash League (BBL14) Hurricanes vs Renegades Betting Tips

14 Jan 2025

Tuesday night’s Big Bash League action sees the Hurricanes hosting the Renegades, as the Canes push to secure top spot. Catch our full betting preview here!

 

Help Keep Before You Bet Free!

WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GAMBLING WITH?
Set a deposit limit.