With just three rounds remaining in the Sal’s NBL regular season, every win, every rebound and every epic three-pointer could reshape who makes the finals. Sitting atop the ladder are the Canterbury Rams (14–2), but a clutch upset by any of their six chasers could send the standings into a tailspin.
Canterbury Rams (1st, 14–2) hold the knife-edge lead, but a single loss to the Manawatū Jets or another upset could see them slip to second.
Wellington Saints (2nd, 13–4) and Manawatū Jets (3rd, 12–5) remain in hot pursuit—each victory here is crucial for securing home-court advantage.
Dark-horse contenders like the Taranaki Airs (4th, 11–6) and the Auckland Tuatara (7th, 8–9) still harbor finals dreams. One surprise result and they could vault straight into the top six.
Rather than just cheering from the sidelines, fans can now:
Pick any remaining game—from the showdown between the Rams and Jets to a do-or-die clash for the Tuatara.
Choose the margin in three-point steps (3, 6, 9… up to 40).
Watch the ladder update instantly to see who climbs, who slips and which teams are on the brink.
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Click the fixture, pick your winner and margin
See your custom ladder—and share it with #SalsPredicts
With three rounds to go, your predictions could rewrite history. Who will you back to storm the finals—and who do you see falling short? The power to decide the 2025 Sal’s NBL season is now in your hands.
