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In an exciting matchup in the Australian NBL, the Cairns Taipans will face off against the New Zealand Breakers on January 17, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent form, with the Taipans winning 2 out of their last 5 matches and the Breakers also securing 2 victories in their last 5 games.
The odds from bookmakers slightly favor the home team, with Cairns Taipans having a 2 to 1 advantage over the New Zealand Breakers. However, our model prediction indicates a very close contest, with a 50.7% probability of a home win and 49.3% probability of an away win.
Tactically, both teams have shown strengths in different aspects of the game, with the Taipans showcasing solid defense and the Breakers possessing a strong offensive presence.
With the matchup shaping up to be a closely contested battle, it is difficult to predict the outcome with certainty. Fans can expect a thrilling game of basketball as both teams look to secure a vital win in the ongoing season.
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| Taipans 42.5% |
NZ Breakers 57.5% |
Outrights of Australian NBL New Zealand Breakers: 0.86% Cairns Taipans: 0.86%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.14 | 1.59 | ||
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2.25 | 1.66 |
Latest Results
| 12.01.26 Cairns Taipans – Brisbane Bullets – 86:83 07.01.26 Melbourne United – Cairns Taipans – 92:93 03.01.26 Illawarra Hawks – Cairns Taipans – 96:78 31.12.25 Cairns Taipans – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 96:111 24.12.25 Adelaide 36ers – Cairns Taipans – 93:73 |
10.01.26 Illawarra Hawks – New Zealand Breakers – 96:101 09.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Sydney Kings – 62:103 03.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Perth Wildcats – 91:99 26.12.25 Tasmania JackJumpers – New Zealand Breakers – 80:81 OT 22.12.25 Brisbane Bullets – New Zealand Breakers – 99:85 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.12.25 Cairns Taipans – New Zealand Breakers – 99:95 22.11.25 Cairns Taipans – New Zealand Breakers – 96:102 31.08.25 New Zealand Breakers – Cairns Taipans – 94:75 01.02.25 New Zealand Breakers – Cairns Taipans – 99:92 31.12.24 Cairns Taipans – New Zealand Breakers – 68:92 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Adelaide | 24 | 19 | 5 | 2204:2044 | 0.792 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 24 | 16 | 8 | 2372:2191 | 0.667 |
| 3 | Sydney | 24 | 15 | 9 | 2289:2065 | 0.625 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 25 | 15 | 10 | 2344:2229 | 0.600 |
| 5 | Perth | 24 | 14 | 10 | 2156:2083 | 0.583 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 25 | 12 | 13 | 2139:2121 | 0.480 |
| 7 | New Zealand Breakers | 24 | 9 | 15 | 2113:2166 | 0.375 |
| 8 | Illawarra Hawks | 23 | 8 | 15 | 2078:2233 | 0.348 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 24 | 7 | 17 | 1986:2293 | 0.292 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 25 | 6 | 19 | 2121:2377 | 0.240 |
Australian NBL Outrights
1. Adelaide 36ers: 2.4 (35.97%)
2. Sydney Kings: 4.5 (19.19%)
3. South East Melbourne: 4.5 (19.19%)
4. Melbourne United: 9 (9.59%)
5. Tasmania JackJumpers: 13 (6.64%)
6. Perth Wildcats: 15 (5.76%)
7. Illawarra Hawks: 80 (1.08%)
8. New Zealand Breakers: 100 (0.86%)
9. Brisbane Bullets: 100 (0.86%)
10. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.86%)
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