Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 28 Sep 2025

NBL Betting Preview: Sydney vs Cairns

Sydney Kings host Cairns Taipans in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 00:30 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

Sydney and Cairns should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re predicting Over 183.5 and odds of -111 are available for this outcome.

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7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Games for Kings

Sydney Kings lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 95-88 at home to Adelaide 36ers.

Cairns Taipans won their previous game which was at home. It was a 83-82 triumph against Brisbane Bullets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sydney beat Cairns when the teams last met. It was a 91-87 scoreline. Sydney have five straight victories against Cairns. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
6  Cairns Taipans	1	1	160	196	-36	1-0	0-1	1W
8  Sydney Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There could be plenty of baskets being racked up during this NBL game, with our pick being Over 183.5 points in total. Odds of -111 look worth taking for this outcome.

The basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the NBL action might play out.

Key Sydney vs Cairns league stats:

• The 183.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sydney games.
• The 183.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cairns games on the road.
• The 183.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cairns games on the road.

Over 183.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best basketball betting sites, our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this basketball wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sydney Kings 97 - 93 Cairns Taipans

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Sydney Kings to win by a 97-93 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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 According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Sydney Kings as -370 favorites for this NBL game, implying that they are 79% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cairns Taipans are trading at +275.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 182.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 182.5 at -111.

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Moneyline

Sydney

-370

Cairns

+275

Point Spread

Sydney -8.5

-111

Cairns +8.5

-111

Total Points

Under 182.5

-111

Over 182.5

-111

Player Props & Micro Betting

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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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NBL Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/20201997

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Melbourne United	3	0	305	249	56	2-0	1-0	3W
2  JackJumpers	2	1	250	246	4	0-1	2-0	2W
3  SEM Phoenix	1	1	197	180	17	1-0	0-1	1L
4  Brisbane Bullets	1	1	186	178	8	0-0	1-1	1L
5  Perth Wildcats	1	1	161	153	8	0-1	1-0	1W
6  Cairns Taipans	1	1	160	196	-36	1-0	0-1	1W
7  Adelaide 36ers	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
8  Sydney Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
9  Illawarra Hawks	0	1	86	91	-5	0-1	0-0	1L
10  NZ Breakers	0	3	255	307	-52	0-2	0-1	3L