Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 31 Dec 2024

Taipans Facing Tough Test vs Breakers

New Zealand look a great play at +7.5 on the spread. They could beat Cairns and the -111 about the underdogs makes lots of appeal.

Breakers Are 7 From 10 on the H2H

Cairns Taipans were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Melbourne United by a 76-66 scoreline.

New Zealand Breakers lost on the road in their previous game. Tasmania JackJumpers won 97-82.

Head-to-Head Statistics

New Zealand triumphed 77-69 when they last played Cairns. New Zealand have racked up four straight victories over Cairns. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
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

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Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction & Betting Tips

New Zealand are capable of staying close to the favorites in this NBL matchup, so we’ll take a chance and bet the underdogs against the spread. There’s an attractive +7.5 available which is priced at -111.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making NBL predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Cairns vs New Zealand league stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by NZ Breakers in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in any of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in any of their last 5 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 14 consecutive games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 7 consecutive games against NZ Breakers.

Breakers +7.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their research. This basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mojave King Over 10.5 Points -115

Mojave King (New Zealand) can be backed to rack up Over 10.5 points at -115. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Taran Armstrong Under 4.5 Assists -105

Taran Armstrong (Cairns) can be backed to record Under 4.5 assists at -105. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that he will fall short of the line.

Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans 90 - 85 NZ Breakers

A 90-85 victory for Cairns Taipans is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.

Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers 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.

Taipans Win on the Cards According to the Books

Cairns Taipans have the shortest price to win this NBL game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -303 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back New Zealand Breakers, you will find +235 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7 and the total points line is 180. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those that want to back Under 180 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Cairns

-303

NZ Breakers

+235

Point Spread

Cairns -7

-110

NZ Breakers +7

-112

Total Points

Under 180

-110

Over 180

-112

Rob Edwards Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Rob Edwards is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -105 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -125 when it comes to Under.

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 19.5

-105

Under 19.5

-125

Matt Mooney (NZ Breakers)

Over 17.5

-125

Under 17.5

-105

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-105

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Tacko Fall (NZ Breakers)

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-115

Mojave King (NZ Breakers)

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-115

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-105

Matt Mooney (NZ Breakers)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-111

Tacko Fall (NZ Breakers)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-100

Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cairns Taipans Stats

New Zealand Breakers Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 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 177.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 179.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 179.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 96.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 90.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 179.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 179.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 179.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 179.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 97.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 86.40 pts and allowed 93.20 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	1	973	818	155	5-1	4-0	1L
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  Sydney Kings	5	5	926	869	57	2-3	3-2	2W
5  Perth Wildcats	5	5	876	859	17	1-3	4-2	1L
6  JackJumpers	5	5	817	837	-20	1-3	4-2	2L
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