Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Will Points Be at a Premium?

Let’s go Under the 201.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. Cairns and Illawarra could well end up falling short and 1.90 can be backed.

108-105 Victory for Taipans in Last H2H

Cairns Taipans lost their last game, being beaten 99-75 at home to Adelaide 36ers.

Illawarra Hawks previous game saw them claim a 121-87 home win over Brisbane Bullets.

Cairns won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 108-105 triumph when facing Illawarra. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Cairns win six times.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Illawarra Hawks	18	9	2750	2488	262	9-4	9-5	1W
10  Cairns Taipans	7	20	2378	2591	-213	3-11	4-9	1L

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Expert NBL Analysis

The team of basketball experts at jeetwin88.com are right across the latest injuries and the form guide also informs our NBL predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Cairns vs Illawarra league stats:

• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cairns games at home.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Cairns games.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cairns games.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Illawarra games on the road.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illawarra games on the road.
• The 201.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Illawarra games on the road.

Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming NBL game. Under 201.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of 1.90.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

Under 201.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, there’s a 52.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Under 201.5 Points @ 1.90 Bet Now

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Player Props

Tyler Harvey Under 18.5 Points 1.95

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra) can be wagered to score Under 18.5 points at 1.95. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Taran Armstrong Over 4.5 Assists 2.00

Taran Armstrong (Cairns) can be wagered to total Over 4.5 assists at 2.00. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans 92 - 106 Illawarra Hawks

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back Illawarra Hawks to win 106-92 and leverage a massive payout if this happens.

Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks 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.

Hawks Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Illawarra Hawks a 88% chance of winning this NBL game which means they’re overwhelming 1.13 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Cairns Taipans, you will find 5.80 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 12 and the total points line is 198. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Under 198, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

You can find hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Basketball League contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Cairns

5.80

Illawarra

1.13

Point Spread

Cairns +12

1.89

Illawarra -12

1.91

Total Points

Under 198

1.91

Over 198

1.89

Rob Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Rob Edwards is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back 1.75 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 2.00.

Player Points

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 19.5

1.75

Under 19.5

2.00

Trey Kell (Illawarra)

Over 19.5

1.87

Under 19.5

1.87

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)

Over 18.5

1.80

Under 18.5

1.95

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 18.5

1.95

Under 18.5

1.80

Sam Froling (Illawarra)

Over 15.5

1.95

Under 15.5

1.80

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 13.5

1.72

Under 13.5

2.05

Player Assists

Trey Kell (Illawarra)

Over 4.5

1.87

Under 4.5

1.87

Taran Armstrong (Cairns)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.75

Player Rebounds

Sam Froling (Illawarra)

Over 7.5

1.75

Under 7.5

2.00

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 7.5

1.87

Under 7.5

1.87

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Team Stats

Latest NBL regular season and play-off games stats.

NBL Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/20201997

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Illawarra Hawks	18	9	2750	2488	262	9-4	9-5	1W
2  Melbourne United	18	10	2668	2559	109	8-6	10-4	3W
3  Perth Wildcats	17	11	2791	2707	84	9-5	8-6	2W
4  SEM Phoenix	16	12	2694	2553	141	10-4	6-8	1W
5  Sydney Kings	16	12	2555	2462	93	7-7	9-5	2L
6  Adelaide 36ers	13	15	2632	2684	-52	9-6	4-9	2L
7  JackJumpers	12	16	2345	2470	-125	8-5	4-11	6L
8  Brisbane Bullets	12	16	2590	2738	-148	6-8	6-8	1W
9  NZ Breakers	10	18	2403	2554	-151	6-8	4-10	1W
10  Cairns Taipans	7	20	2378	2591	-213	3-11	4-9	1L

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