New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Breakers and Taipans to Serve Up Points Frenzy

There are odds of 1.90 about Over 178 points and this looks very generous when New Zealand face Cairns. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

Breakers Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

New Zealand Breakers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Adelaide 36ers claimed a 94-78 win.

Cairns Taipans won their previous game by a 125-116 (OT) scoreline. It was on the road against Perth Wildcats.

New Zealand won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 92-68 triumph when facing Cairns. New Zealand have won five on the spin against Cairns. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
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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Expert NBL Analysis

Injuries are taken into account by the basketball experts at jeetwin88.com. Our NBL predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before recommendations are made.

Key New Zealand vs Cairns league stats:

• The 178 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 NZ Breakers games.
• The 178 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 NZ Breakers games.
• The 178 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cairns games.
• The 178 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Cairns games on the road.
• The 178 line has been covered in the last 2 Cairns games.

NZ Breakers vs Cairns Taipans Prediction

We’re confident that Over 178 is the value play at 1.90. We’re banking on these teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

There are ways to increase the odds if you’re wanting to bet on Overs and one of them is wagering on the Match Result & Total lines where you also predict a team to win.

Over 178 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is why we think it’s worth placing this basketball wager.

Our Pick

Over 178 Points @ 1.90 Bet Now

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Player Props

Matt Mooney Over 5.5 Assists 1.65

Matt Mooney (New Zealand) can be backed to record Over 5.5 assists at 1.65. We can back him when it comes to a Player Assists bet and hope that Overs comes in.

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Mojave King Over 11.5 Points 1.87

Mojave King (New Zealand) can be backed to register Over 11.5 points at 1.87. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.

Correct Score Prediction

NZ Breakers 88 - 94 Cairns Taipans

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Cairns Taipans on the correct score lines. For example, a 94-88 win in their favor is available at huge odds.

New Zealand Breakers 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.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

There are betting odds of 2.28 that New Zealand Breakers land victory, with Cairns Taipans alternatively at 1.63. The sportsbooks give the home team a 44% chance of winning this NBL game.

The current spread is 3 and the total points line is 179. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 179, there are odds of 1.90.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Basketball League, you can feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

NZ Breakers

2.28

Cairns

1.63

Point Spread

NZ Breakers +3

1.92

Cairns -3

1.88

Total Points

Under 179

1.90

Over 179

1.90

Rob Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Rob Edwards is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get 1.80 that he goes Over 20.5 points and 1.95 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Rob Edwards (Cairns)

Over 20.5

1.80

Under 20.5

1.95

Matt Mooney (NZ Breakers)

Over 20.5

1.80

Under 20.5

1.95

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 15.5

1.95

Under 15.5

1.80

Sam Waardenburg (Cairns)

Over 14.5

1.87

Under 14.5

1.87

Mojave King (NZ Breakers)

Over 11.5

1.87

Under 11.5

1.87

Sam Mennenga (NZ Breakers)

Over 11.5

1.87

Under 11.5

1.87

Player Assists

Matt Mooney (NZ Breakers)

Over 5.5

1.65

Under 5.5

2.15

Sam Waardenburg (Cairns)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Player Rebounds

Tanner Groves (Cairns)

Over 7.5

2.10

Under 7.5

1.69

Best Betting Offers

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest NBL regular season and play-off games stats.

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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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