Brisbane Bullets

Basketball Australia - NBL Thu 30 Oct 04:30

Cairns Taipans

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NBL Betting Preview: Brisbane vs Cairns

Brisbane Bullets host Cairns Taipans in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 04:30 on Thursday 30 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Bullets to Overpower Taipans

Brisbane can cover the -5.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing them at odds of -111 to overcome Cairns.

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Taipans Beat Bullets in their Previous Matchup

Brisbane Bullets lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 109-86 at home to South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Cairns Taipans were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Melbourne United by a 94-67 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Cairns and Brisbane saw the former win. It was a 83-82 scoreline. Cairns have triumphed in their previous three meetings against Brisbane. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Brisbane Bullets 3 6 803 845 -42 0-3 3-3 1L
10  Cairns Taipans 2 7 684 850 -166 1-5 1-2 6L
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Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans Prediction & Betting Tips

This Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Brisbane are going to cover the -5.5 on the spread. You can get -111 that there’s a bigger margin of victory in this NBL showdown.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest NBL form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Brisbane vs Cairns league stats:

  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 2 consecutive games.

Bullets -5.5 Probability

The best betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this basketball bet.

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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Brisbane -5.5
Totals Over 177.5
Result & BTTS 60 Brisbane / Yes

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Brisbane to cover the -5.5 spread followed by Over 177.5. Add in both teams to score 60 points and Brisbane to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Brisbane Bullets Brisbane Bullets logo 95 - 86 Cairns Taipans logo Cairns Taipans

There’s the chance to back Brisbane Bullets in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 95-86 win in their favor.

Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Bullets Moneyline Favorites

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Brisbane Bullets as -227 favorites for this NBL game, implying that they are 69% likely to win. The market suggests that Cairns Taipans are least likely to win at +180.

5.5 is the spread and 177.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 177.5, this selection is available at -114.

Most NBL games come with lots of team props and game lines, and the best basketball betting sites make sure you’ve got plenty to choose from. Don’t forget to browse both pre-game and in-game markets before you place a wager.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting NBL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Brisbane Bullets logo Brisbane Bullets Stats
Cairns Taipans logo Cairns Taipans Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Melbourne United 9 0 881 723 158 5-0 4-0 9W
SEM Phoenix 5 2 692 606 86 3-0 2-2 3W
Adelaide 36ers 5 2 633 589 44 3-1 2-1 1L
Perth Wildcats 5 4 787 765 22 1-3 4-1 1W
JackJumpers 5 4 748 762 -14 1-2 4-2 1L
Sydney Kings 3 5 715 698 17 2-3 1-2 2L
Brisbane Bullets 3 6 803 845 -42 0-3 3-3 1L
Illawarra Hawks 2 4 535 589 -54 1-1 1-3 1W
NZ Breakers 2 7 781 832 -51 2-4 0-3 2L
10  Cairns Taipans 2 7 684 850 -166 1-5 1-2 6L