Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

NBL Betting Preview: Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

Cairns Taipans host South East Melbourne Phoenix, with tip-off set for 04:30 on Wednesday 31 December.

Back South East Melbourne against the spread, with a generous betting line of -8.5 that the favorites have the upper hand against Cairns. There are odds of -105 that are currently available for this value pick.

Cairns Taipans suffered a defeat in their last game. A 93-73 scoreline occurred on the road against Adelaide 36ers.

South East Melbourne Phoenix suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 87-84 scoreline occurred on the road against Tasmania JackJumpers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South East Melbourne triumphed 101-90 when they last played Cairns. South East Melbourne have triumphed in their previous five meetings against Cairns. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
3  SEM Phoenix	22	11	3324	3061	263	11-5	11-6	1L
9  Cairns Taipans	9	24	2754	3194	-440	4-13	5-11	2L

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Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for backing South East Melbourne against the spread in this NBL game. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -105 when it comes to the favorites at -8.5.

The basketball predictions stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each NBL outfit. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Cairns vs South East Melbourne league stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 2 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 3 consecutive games against SEM Phoenix.

Phoenix -8.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans 83 - 96 SEM Phoenix

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Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this NBL game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean South East Melbourne Phoenix are -370 favorites to win and that means a 79% chance of landing a victory. Cairns Taipans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +275.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 183.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those expecting a low total can back Under 183.5 at -111.

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Moneyline

Cairns

+275

SEM Phoenix

-370

Point Spread

Cairns +8.5

-116

SEM Phoenix -8.5

-106

Total Points

Under 183.5

-111

Over 183.5

-111

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Cairns Taipans Stats

SEM Phoenix Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 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 181.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 180.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 183.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 183.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.20 pts and allowed 94.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 97.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 181.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 182.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 183.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 183.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 94.60 pts and allowed 86.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 92.70 pts and allowed 90.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Sydney Kings	24	9	3276	2879	397	13-4	11-5	11W
2  Adelaide 36ers	23	10	3042	2890	152	12-5	11-5	1L
3  SEM Phoenix	22	11	3324	3061	263	11-5	11-6	1L
4  Perth Wildcats	21	12	2996	2840	156	10-7	11-5	1W
5  Melbourne United	20	13	3041	2905	136	11-6	9-7	1W
6  JackJumpers	14	19	2873	2884	-11	6-10	8-9	2L
7  NZ Breakers	13	20	3022	3058	-36	7-9	6-11	1W
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W
9  Cairns Taipans	9	24	2754	3194	-440	4-13	5-11	2L
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	27	2710	3196	-486	2-14	4-13	13L

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