Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 12 Jan 2025

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

There are odds of -111 about Over 180 points and this looks very generous when Sydney face Cairns. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

7 Triumphs for Kings in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Sydney Kings were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Melbourne United by a 90-88 scoreline.

Cairns Taipans won their previous game 108-105. This was a road victory against Illawarra Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sydney had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. They recorded a 81-75 win over Cairns. Sydney have beaten Cairns in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
4  Sydney Kings	5	5	926	869	57	2-3	3-2	2W
9  Cairns Taipans	3	8	844	1032	-188	1-5	2-3	1W

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Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re surprised that the total line is 180 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these NBL teams take to the court. Take the -111 and cheer on points.

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NBL predictions. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Sydney vs Cairns league stats:

• The 180 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Sydney games at home.
• The 180 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sydney games.
• The 180 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cairns games on the road.
• The 180 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cairns games on the road.
• The 180 line has been covered in the last 4 Cairns games on the road.

Over 180 Probability

The betting sites make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you bet on the Totals. The betting sites allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Taran Armstrong Over 15.5 Points -125

Taran Armstrong (Cairns) can be backed to record Over 15.5 points at -125. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Tanner Groves Under 6.5 Rebounds -111

Tanner Groves (Cairns) is available at -111 to finish with Under 6.5 rebounds. We’re pretty confident that this Player Rebounds wager will end up falling short of the line.

Correct Score Prediction

Sydney Kings 100 - 87 Cairns Taipans

There’s the chance to land fantastic odds when it comes to Sydney Kings winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 100-87 triumph in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Sydney Kings 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.

Kings Big Favorites to Win

Sydney Kings are strong -556 favorites to win this NBL game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Cairns Taipans, you will find +380 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 184.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 184.5 at -111.

The good news is that you can access stacks of team props and game lines for every National Basketball League contest. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Sydney

-556

Cairns

+380

Point Spread

Sydney -10.5

-111

Cairns +10.5

-111

Total Points

Under 184.5

-111

Over 184.5

-111

Jaylen Adams Favorite to Get Most Points

Jaylen Adams is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 20.5 points and -111 when it comes to Under.

Jaylen Adams (Sydney)

Over 20.5

-118

Under 20.5

-111

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-111

Xavier Cooks (Sydney)

Over 17.5

-115

Under 17.5

-115

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 15.5

-125

Under 15.5

-105

Kouat Noi (Sydney)

Over 15.5

-111

Under 15.5

-118

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 15.5

-100

Under 15.5

-133

Jaylen Adams (Sydney)

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-100

Xavier Cooks (Sydney)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-111

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-111

Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Sydney Kings Stats

Cairns Taipans Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats 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

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 185.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 191.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 183.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 183.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.70 pts and allowed 93.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 95.50 pts and allowed 96.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 192.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 197.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 183.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 183.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 94.80 pts and allowed 97.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 97.10 pts and allowed 100.00 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	1	973	818	155	5-1	4-0	1L
2  SEM Phoenix	6	2	786	695	91	4-0	2-2	4W
3  Adelaide 36ers	6	2	723	677	46	4-1	2-1	1W
4  Sydney Kings	5	5	926	869	57	2-3	3-2	2W
5  Perth Wildcats	5	5	876	859	17	1-3	4-2	1L
6  JackJumpers	5	5	817	837	-20	1-3	4-2	2L
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  Cairns Taipans	3	8	844	1032	-188	1-5	2-3	1W
10  Illawarra Hawks	2	6	683	781	-98	1-2	1-4	2L