Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 23 Jan 2025

Will Points Be at a Premium?

Let’s go Under the 201.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. Cairns and Illawarra could well end up falling short and -111 can be backed.

108-105 Victory for Taipans in Last H2H

Cairns Taipans lost their last game, being beaten 99-75 at home to Adelaide 36ers.

Illawarra Hawks previous game saw them claim a 121-87 home win over Brisbane Bullets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cairns won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 108-105 triumph when facing Illawarra. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Cairns win six times.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
9  Cairns Taipans	3	8	844	1032	-188	1-5	2-3	1W
10  Illawarra Hawks	2	6	683	781	-98	1-2	1-4	2L

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Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming NBL game. Under 201.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -111.

The team of basketball experts at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and the form guide also informs our NBL predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Cairns vs Illawarra league stats:

• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cairns games at home.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Cairns games.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cairns games.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Illawarra games on the road.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illawarra games on the road.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Illawarra games on the road.

Under 201.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, there’s a 52.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyler Harvey Under 18.5 Points -105

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra) can be wagered to score Under 18.5 points at -105. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Taran Armstrong Over 4.5 Assists -100

Taran Armstrong (Cairns) can be wagered to total Over 4.5 assists at -100. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans 92 - 106 Illawarra Hawks

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back Illawarra Hawks to win 106-92 and leverage a massive payout if this happens.

Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks 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.

Hawks Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Illawarra Hawks a 88% chance of winning this NBL game which means they’re overwhelming -769 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Cairns Taipans, you will find +480 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 12 and the total points line is 198. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Under 198, this outcome can be backed at -110.

You can find hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Basketball League contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Cairns

+480

Illawarra

-769

Point Spread

Cairns +12

-112

Illawarra -12

-110

Total Points

Under 198

-110

Over 198

-112

Rob Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Rob Edwards is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -133 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -100.

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 19.5

-133

Under 19.5

-100

Trey Kell (Illawarra)

Over 19.5

-115

Under 19.5

-115

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)

Over 18.5

-125

Under 18.5

-105

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 18.5

-105

Under 18.5

-125

Sam Froling (Illawarra)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-125

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 13.5

-139

Under 13.5

+105

Trey Kell (Illawarra)

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-115

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-133

Sam Froling (Illawarra)

Over 7.5

-133

Under 7.5

-100

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 7.5

-115

Under 7.5

-115

Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cairns Taipans Stats

Illawarra Hawks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 189.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 173.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 201.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 201.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.70 pts and allowed 99.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 93.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 202.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 194.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 201.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 201.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.60 pts and allowed 95.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 98.70 pts and allowed 95.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Melbourne United	9	0	881	723	158	5-0	4-0	9W
2  SEM Phoenix	6	2	786	695	91	4-0	2-2	4W
3  Adelaide 36ers	6	2	723	677	46	4-1	2-1	1W
4  Perth Wildcats	5	5	876	859	17	1-3	4-2	1L
5  JackJumpers	5	5	817	837	-20	1-3	4-2	2L
6  Sydney Kings	4	5	831	777	54	2-3	2-2	1W
7  Brisbane Bullets	4	7	995	1046	-51	1-4	3-3	1L
8  NZ Breakers	3	7	883	892	-9	2-4	1-3	1W
9  Cairns Taipans	3	8	844	1032	-188	1-5	2-3	1W
10  Illawarra Hawks	2	6	683	781	-98	1-2	1-4	2L