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Manawatu Jets vs Auckland Tuatara Prediction & Preview — Jul 17, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats

NBL NBL · Eventfinda Stadium

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Manawatu Jets vs Auckland Tuatara — Preview & Prediction

Manawatu Jets visit Auckland Tuatara in NBL action on July 17, 2026 at Eventfinda Stadium. Manawatu Jets come in at 7-11 (6th in the NBL); Auckland Tuatara come in at 14-3 (2nd in the NBL).

Manawatu Jets have won 3 of their last 5 games; Auckland Tuatara have won 4 of their last 5 games. Manawatu Jets average 90.8 points per game while allowing 99.0; Auckland Tuatara average 96.4 points per game while allowing 82.5 this season.

The teams have met 1 times recently, and Auckland Tuatara lead the recent head-to-head 1-0. In the latest meeting on April 25, 2026, Auckland Tuatara won 100-80.

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Season Comparison

Manawatu Jets
STAT
Tuatara
7-11 Record 14-3
.389 PCT .824
6 Position 2
1663 Points For 1623
1796 Points Against 1404
18 Games Played 17
- Streak -
90.8 Points Per Game 96.4
99.0 Opp. Points Per Game 82.5

Head to Head

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Last 1 meetings
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Apr 25, 2026
Tuatara 100 - 80 Manawatu Jets

Manawatu Jets Recent

Jul 13 vs Nelson Giants 113-120 W
Jul 11 vs Bay Hawks 88-97 W
Jul 3 @ Rams 65-99 L
Jun 25 vs Otago Nuggets 97-104 W
Jun 17 @ Nelson Giants 79-92 L

Tuatara Recent

Jul 12 vs Otago Nuggets 84-80 L
Jul 4 @ Tauranga Whai 109-59 W
Jun 28 @ Nelson Giants 88-82 W
Jun 20 vs Bay Hawks 74-85 W
Jun 14 vs Saints 88-96 W

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