South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 07 Dec 2024

Fancy Phoenix Against the Spread?

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing South East Melbourne at -6. We can get odds of -111 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome Cairns.

Phoenix Claimed 97-74 Victory in Last H2H

South East Melbourne Phoenix last game saw them register a 103-100 home win over Illawarra Hawks.

Cairns Taipans lost on the road in their previous game. Tasmania JackJumpers won 99-90.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South East Melbourne beat Cairns in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 97-74 scoreline. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
2  SEM Phoenix	5	2	692	606	86	3-0	2-2	3W
10  Cairns Taipans	3	8	844	1032	-188	1-5	2-3	1W

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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans Prediction & Betting Tips

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with South East Melbourne on the spread at -6. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and -111 can be backed.

Our NBL predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key South East Melbourne vs Cairns league stats:

• The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Phoenix -6 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the alternative to move the line. Consider the odds and whether each line can be covered.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rob Edwards Under 18.5 Points -115

Rob Edwards (Cairns) can be wagered to record Under 18.5 points at -115. It’s anticipated that his Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.

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Matthew Hurt Over 18.5 Points -115

Matthew Hurt (South East Melbourne) is available at -115 to total Over 18.5 points. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.

Correct Score Prediction

SEM Phoenix 90 - 80 Cairns Taipans

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, SEM Phoenix can be backed to win 90-80 at enormous betting odds.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans 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 Phoenix Plenty of Respect

The sportsbooks have South East Melbourne Phoenix at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cairns Taipans are trading at +205.

The current spread is 6.5 and total points is 175.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s the chance to back Under 175.5 at -111.

If you’re betting on the National Basketball League, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

SEM Phoenix

-263

Cairns

+205

Point Spread

SEM Phoenix -6.5

-111

Cairns +6.5

-111

Total Points

Under 175.5

-111

Over 175.5

-111

Matthew Hurt Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Matthew Hurt is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -115 that he gets Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Matthew Hurt (SEM Phoenix)

Over 18.5

-115

Under 18.5

-115

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 18.5

-115

Under 18.5

-115

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 15.5

-115

Under 15.5

-115

Sam Waardenburg (Cairns)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-125

Nathan Sobey (SEM Phoenix)

Over 14.5

-100

Under 14.5

-133

Angus Glover (SEM Phoenix)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-111

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-100

Nathan Sobey (SEM Phoenix)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-111

Sam Waardenburg (Cairns)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-100

Angus Glover (SEM Phoenix)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-143

Sam Waardenburg (Cairns)

Over 7.5

+105

Under 7.5

-139

Matthew Hurt (SEM Phoenix)

Over 6.5

-111

Under 6.5

-118

Nathan Sobey (SEM Phoenix)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-154

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-115

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+115

Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

SEM Phoenix Stats

Cairns Taipans Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 198.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 192.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 185.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 185.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 98.60 pts and allowed 100.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 102.00 pts and allowed 90.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 195.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 195.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 185.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 185.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 98.30 pts and allowed 97.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 96.80 pts and allowed 98.30 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	5	2	692	606	86	3-0	2-2	3W
3  Adelaide 36ers	5	2	633	589	44	3-1	2-1	1L
4  Perth Wildcats	5	4	787	765	22	1-3	4-1	1W
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  Illawarra Hawks	2	5	595	691	-96	1-2	1-3	1L
10  Cairns Taipans	3	8	844	1032	-188	1-5	2-3	1W