South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

NBL Betting Preview: South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans

South East Melbourne Phoenix host Cairns Taipans, with tip-off set for 02:30 on Saturday 24 January.

South East Melbourne should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -15.5 about the favorites on the spread. Bank on our pick to cover the line at -111 against Cairns.

South East Melbourne Phoenix won their last game, beating New Zealand Breakers at home by a 123-116 scoreline.

Cairns Taipans were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Perth Wildcats claimed a 106-69 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South East Melbourne had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. They recorded a 111-96 win over Cairns. South East Melbourne have six straight victories against Cairns. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

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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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that South East Melbourne can enjoy a big win in this NBL showdown, leading us to go against the spread at -15.5. The line makes plenty of appeal and there are odds of -111 that can be taken for the favorites.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert basketball predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the NBL stats that are the most valuable.

Key South East Melbourne vs Cairns league stats:

• The +15.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +15.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +15.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cairns in 2 consecutive games.

Phoenix -15.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SEM Phoenix 107 - 89 Cairns Taipans

There’s a massive payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with SEM Phoenix to claim a 107-89 victory which will hopefully go close.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix 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.

With an estimated 93% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1429 betting odds about South East Melbourne Phoenix triumphing in this NBL game. The market suggests that Cairns Taipans are least likely to win at +750.

The current spread is 15.5 and total points is 190.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 190.5 selection is available to back at -109.

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Moneyline

SEM Phoenix

-1429

Cairns

+750

Point Spread

SEM Phoenix -15.5

-115

Cairns +15.5

-108

Total Points

Under 190.5

-114

Over 190.5

-109

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There are some exciting NBL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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SEM Phoenix Stats

Cairns Taipans Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 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 204.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 193.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 189.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 189.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 105.40 pts and allowed 99.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 99.10 pts and allowed 94.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 180.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 176.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 189.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 189.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 98.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 96.40 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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