Bonn vs Bamberg – Preview & Prediction (Jan. 05, 2026)

Match preview

Bonn come into this Round 14 clash having turned a corner after a shaky start. They’ve picked up a couple of road wins and sit around the middle of the table at 8-6. Offense has been a work in progress — they average about 80 points a game — but recent outings show more consistency. Rebounding has been a concern; opponents often get the edge on the glass, and Bonn’s three-point shooting has swung wildly from awful to excellent in short stretches. Defensively they’ve held up better than expected and rank among the stronger units in the league.

Key players for Bonn include Zach Cooks, who produced one of his best games recently with 20 points, and Jeff Garrett, who’s been more reliable on both ends. Tylan Birts has been the team’s most steady presence all season — tough on defense and productive around the rim, though he doesn’t create as much for others. Grayson Murphy remains the primary playmaker and can heat up quickly when given space.

Bamberg have been streaky themselves. After a commanding 99-74 win in their last outing they still follow a heavy defeat to Ulm a game earlier, so form swings are obvious. They sit around 7-5 but have been surprisingly effective away from home, stringing together several road victories. Offense is their strength — they score at the highest clip in the league and rank near the top in offensive efficiency and three-point accuracy. The major weakness is rebounding, where they routinely struggle, though they protect the ball well and keep turnovers low.

For Bamberg, Ibi Watson-Boye provided a big scoring lift recently with 24 points, while Demarcus Demonia delivered a strong double-double and appears to be in good rhythm. Cobe Williams has been a consistent scoring option and facilitator, recently posting a personal best in assists. The bench pieces, including Austin Crowley and Richard Balint, can also change the game if they get hot.

Form, head-to-head & availability

Head-to-head history favors Bonn in recent meetings — they’ve won the majority of the last five matchups, and last season both teams defended their home courts. Availability is a factor for Bonn: Jonathan Bahre and Alijah Comithier are ruled out for this game. No major absences have been reported for Bamberg.

Prediction

Expect a fairly open game. Bonn are pushing to speed the pace and capitalize before defenses set, while Bamberg thrive in high-efficiency offensive sets. Both teams struggle on the glass, so possessions could swing and generate extra scoring chances. Given Bamberg’s scoring ability and recent offensive form from both sides, this looks like a matchup that should clear the total.

Tip-off: Monday, 05.01.2026 — 20:00 CET

Prediction: Over 166.5 points

Suggested unit: 1 (use your own staking plan)