Cairns Taipans
Basketball Australia - NBL Fri 10 Oct 04:30
Perth Wildcats
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NBL Betting Preview: Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats

Cairns Taipans host Perth Wildcats in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 04:30 on Friday 10 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 177.5

We’re surprised that the total line is 177.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Cairns and Perth take to the court. Take the -115 and cheer on points.

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Wildcats Have Won 7 Out of 10 on the H2H

Cairns Taipans lost their last game, being beaten 110-79 at home to Adelaide 36ers.

Perth Wildcats won their previous game which was at home. It was a 92-84 triumph against Illawarra Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 125-116 (OT) win for Cairns when they last played Perth. We’ve seen seven Perth wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Perth Wildcats 10 8 1601 1563 38 4-5 6-3 1W
10  Cairns Taipans 4 13 1382 1604 -222 1-9 3-4 1L
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Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this NBL game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -115 that there are Over 177.5 points.

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Key Cairns vs Perth league stats:

  • The 177.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cairns games.
  • The 177.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cairns games.
  • The 177.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Perth games on the road.
  • The 177.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Perth games.
  • The 177.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 177.5 Probability

According to the best basketball betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this basketball bet.

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Published 09:06, 09 October 2025

Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 177.5
Spread Perth -6.5
Result & BTTS 60 Perth / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans Cairns Taipans logo 85 - 96 Perth Wildcats logo Perth Wildcats

We’re going for Perth Wildcats to achieve a 96-85 victory and the good news is that there are huge odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats 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 Giving Wildcats Plenty of Respect

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Perth Wildcats as -286 favorites for this NBL game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. For those wanting to back Cairns Taipans, you will find +225 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 180.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 180.5 at -111.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cairns Taipans logo Cairns Taipans Stats
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Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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
Adelaide 36ers 14 4 1678 1564 114 8-2 6-2 1L
Melbourne United 13 6 1821 1701 120 7-2 6-4 4L
SEM Phoenix 11 6 1648 1517 131 6-3 5-3 1W
Sydney Kings 10 7 1571 1469 102 4-3 6-4 3W
Perth Wildcats 10 8 1601 1563 38 4-5 6-3 1W
JackJumpers 8 10 1541 1550 -9 2-6 6-4 2W
NZ Breakers 7 11 1598 1590 8 4-5 3-6 1L
Illawarra Hawks 6 10 1444 1551 -107 4-5 2-5 1W
Brisbane Bullets 5 13 1543 1718 -175 1-7 4-6 6L
10  Cairns Taipans 4 13 1382 1604 -222 1-9 3-4 1L