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The National Basketball League (NBL) is Australia's premier professional basketball league. It was founded in 1979 and has since become a significant platform for showcasing basketball talent in the country. Currently, the NBL consists of 10 teams.
The regular season of Australia’s NBL typically runs through September to February. During this period, each team plays a total of 28 games, with a mix of home and away fixtures against other teams in the league. The regular season serves as the basis for determining the standings and seedings for the playoffs.
The top two teams in the regular season automatically qualify to the Australian NBL semifinals. Teams ranked three to six will compete in a play-in tournament to decide who faces the top seeds in the semifinals, which consist of a best-of-three series. The winners proceed to a best-of-five series in the grand final to compete for the NBL championship.
If you're looking to bet on NBL games with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, you will find a variety of markets at Cloudbet. You can bet with crypto on the NBL on outcomes like match results, the outright winner, and more.
Bitcoin betting is available for all your favorite NBL teams in Australia including the Perth Wildcats, Melbourne United, Sydney Kings, and Brisbane Bullets.
The 2024–25 NBL season ended with the Illawarra Hawks defeating Melbourne United in a Grand Final series that went to five games.
Bet on Australia NBL in 2025-2026 with bitcoin
The 2025–26 NBL season tips off with a tightly packed field, but four teams stand out for their title credentials and betting upside, especially for crypto-savvy punters at Cloudbet. With fast Bitcoin deposits, low fees, and the sharpest lines around, Cloudbet gives NBL bettors the edge when backing these top-tier squads.
Illawarra Hawks
Fresh off their first title since 2001, the Hawks return with Finals MVP Tyler Harvey and NBA veteran JaVale McGee anchoring a seasoned core. Even with key exits, Illawarra’s high-IQ system and defensive edge make them a legitimate threat to go back-to-back.
Melbourne United
Back-to-back Grand Final runners-up, United remain perennial contenders with elite talent and veteran leadership from sharpshooter Chris Goulding. Despite the heartbreak, their Finals consistency and deep rotation make them a futures market mainstay.
Adelaide 36ers
With five-time MVP Bryce Cotton and former NBA Sixth Man Montrezl Harrell forming a lethal inside-out combo, Adelaide boasts arguably the league’s most explosive roster. After two decades without a title, the 36ers enter 2025–26 with serious championship buzz and market-moving star power.
Sydney Kings
The Kings are reloaded and dangerous, adding last year’s Grand Final MVP Matthew Dellavedova to a roster with deep postseason experience and multiple title runs. With championship pedigree and a chip on their shoulder, Sydney shapes as the NBL’s most dangerous “dark horse.”
Getting started: How to bet on Australia NBL with bitcoin?
Betting on basketball with bitcoin is easy at Cloudbet. We offer the most competitive basketball odds. Bet on basketball with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and more, along with stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
Just follow these steps:
- Sign into your Cloudbet account and fund your wallet with BTC (or any of the 30+ cryptocurrencies we support on the platform.)
- Head over to the ‘Basketball’ menu and select Australia’s ‘NBL.’ The page covers ongoing and upcoming games, as well as outrights on all global leagues.
- Research teams, players, trends, and available bet types before placing a bet. Cloudbet also offers insights on bets placed on select games from the sidebar of your chosen match.
- Place your bitcoin bets and watch the action unfold!
What NBL markets can you bet on with bitcoin?
Bet with bitcoin on regular NBL season games, playoffs, semifinals and the grand final. Our pre-game and live in-play markets include:
- Money line bets
- Spread betting
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- Total points
- First-half and second-half handicaps
- Quarter handicap and totals
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