Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 26 Sep 2025

NBL Betting Preview: Cairns vs Brisbane

Cairns Taipans host Brisbane Bullets in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 05:30 on Friday 26 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Taipans to Put Up a Fight Against Bullets

Our prediction is that Cairns will be able to cover the spread against Brisbane, with +5.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -111 that is currently available.

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Taipans Beat Bullets in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Cairns Taipans lost on the road in their last game. South East Melbourne Phoenix won 114-77.

Brisbane Bullets got the win in their previous game. A 104-95 triumph occurred on the road when playing New Zealand Breakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cairns have beaten Brisbane in their most recent encounters. On the road, a 111-80 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 100-88. In the past 10 games between the teams, Cairns have won six.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
2  Brisbane Bullets	1	0	104	95	9	0-0	1-0	1W
9  Cairns Taipans	0	1	77	114	-37	0-0	0-1	1L

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Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Cairns are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this NBL matchup. Take the -111 for the +5.5 that is available.

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Key Cairns vs Brisbane league stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Cairns in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Brisbane in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Brisbane in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Cairns in 4 consecutive games against Brisbane.

Taipans +5.5 Probability

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Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans 97 - 98 Brisbane Bullets

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Brisbane Bullets enjoying a 98-97 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets 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.

Bullets Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability of winning this NBL game, Brisbane Bullets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -222 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +175 about Cairns Taipans.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 187.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 187.5 at -106.

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Moneyline

Cairns

+175

Brisbane

-222

Point Spread

Cairns +5.5

-111

Brisbane -5.5

-111

Total Points

Under 187.5

-116

Over 187.5

-106

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cairns Taipans Stats

Brisbane Bullets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 193.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 177.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 187.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 187.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 95.20 pts and allowed 98.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 94.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 189.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 193.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 187.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 187.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.60 pts and allowed 100.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 95.00 pts and allowed 98.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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NBL Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/20201997

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Melbourne United	3	0	305	249	56	2-0	1-0	3W
2  Brisbane Bullets	1	0	104	95	9	0-0	1-0	1W
3  SEM Phoenix	1	1	197	180	17	1-0	0-1	1L
4  JackJumpers	1	1	159	160	-1	0-1	1-0	1W
5  Adelaide 36ers	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
6  Illawarra Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
7  Sydney Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
8  Perth Wildcats	0	1	72	75	-3	0-1	0-0	1L
9  Cairns Taipans	0	1	77	114	-37	0-0	0-1	1L
10  NZ Breakers	0	2	177	218	-41	0-1	0-1	2L