Perth Wildcats
Basketball Australia - NBL Sun 8 Nov 01:00
Cairns Taipans
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Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans Predictions

Best Bet

Cairns +5.5 @ -112

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Expect a Tight Affair

There’s a great opportunity to back Cairns against the spread considering they should perform well against Perth. Snap up the -112 when it comes to the underdogs covering the +5.5.

We’ve locked in our Perth vs Cairns predictions, including our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Review the detailed segments below for the full analysis of each play.

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Perth Wildcats host Cairns Taipans, with tip-off set for 01:00 on Sunday 8 November.

Perth Wildcats suffered a defeat in their last game. A 109-104 scoreline occurred on the road against Brisbane Bullets.

Cairns Taipans were beaten 107-95 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Illawarra Hawks.

H2H: Wildcats Have Won 9 Out of 10 on the H2H

Perth beat Cairns in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 98-84 scoreline. Perth have won four on the spin against Cairns. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
3  Cairns Taipans 6 6 1109 1169 -60 3-2 3-4 2L
9  Perth Wildcats 5 5 943 979 -36 5-3 0-2 3L
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Best Bet

We are happy to get with Cairns against the spread in this NBL matchup. -112 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +5.5 and that looks very reasonable.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Cairns in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Perth in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Perth in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Perth in 13 of their last 20 games.

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Taipans +5.5 Probability

According to the best basketball betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Cairns +5.5
Totals Under 195.5
Result & BTTS 80 Cairns / No

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Cairns +5.5 on the spread, combined with Under 195.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Cairns to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Perth Wildcats Perth Wildcats logo 96 - 93 Cairns Taipans logo Cairns Taipans

Perth Wildcats are available at massive odds to register a 96-93 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans 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.

Books Think Wildcats Likeliest to Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Perth Wildcats are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBL game and the -227 about them triumphing means a 69% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Cairns Taipans are the underdogs at +175 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 195.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 195.5 can get -114.

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  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
1  JackJumpers 8 3 1035 985 50 5-2 3-1 2W
2  Adelaide 36ers 6 6 1107 1112 -5 2-3 4-3 1W
3  Cairns Taipans 6 6 1109 1169 -60 3-2 3-4 2L
4  Sydney Kings 7 3 979 881 98 4-2 3-1 2W
5  Melbourne United 6 5 1061 999 62 2-3 4-2 3W
6  Brisbane Bullets 6 5 1047 1071 -24 4-2 2-3 2W
7  Illawarra Hawks 4 9 1242 1350 -108 1-4 3-5 1L
8  NZ Breakers 4 8 1076 1079 -3 2-1 2-7 5L
9  Perth Wildcats 5 5 943 979 -36 5-3 0-2 3L
10  SEM Phoenix 4 6 969 943 26 3-3 1-3 1L

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