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In an intriguing match-up in the Australian NBL, the Cairns Taipans are set to host the Brisbane Bullets on January 10, 2026. Both teams have had a rough patch recently, with Cairns winning only 1 of their last 5 matches, while Brisbane also managed to secure just 1 victory in the same period. This makes for an interesting contest between two sides looking to turn their fortunes around.
With Cairns playing at home, they will have the support of their fans and the familiarity of their own court. However, the Brisbane Bullets will not be an easy opponent, as they will be looking to capitalize on their opponent’s recent struggles and secure a crucial away win.
In terms of odds, bookmakers slightly favor the Cairns Taipans with odds of 1.74 for a home win, compared to 1.92 for the Brisbane Bullets. Our model prediction also sees a close match, giving a 49.8% probability of a home win, a % draw, and a 50.2% probability of an away win. Overall, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair with both teams hungry for a victory.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-08T05:52:02+00:00.
| Taipans 57.1% |
Brisbane Bullets 42.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 91:87
Outrights of Australian NBL Brisbane Bullets: 0.88% Cairns Taipans: 0.79%
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Betting Odds
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1.65 | 2.05 | Watch and Bet |
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1.67 | 2.05 | ||
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1.66 | 2.03 | ||
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1.54 | 2.55 |
Latest Results
| 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 21.12.25 Sydney Kings – Cairns Taipans – 119:77 |
04.01.26 Brisbane Bullets – Adelaide 36ers – 86:97 01.01.26 Brisbane Bullets – Perth Wildcats – 75:95 30.12.25 Sydney Kings – Brisbane Bullets – 95:70 27.12.25 Brisbane Bullets – Melbourne United – 87:92 22.12.25 Brisbane Bullets – New Zealand Breakers – 99:85 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.10.25 Brisbane Bullets – Cairns Taipans – 113:85 26.09.25 Cairns Taipans – Brisbane Bullets – 83:82 06.02.25 Cairns Taipans – Brisbane Bullets – 100:88 17.01.25 Brisbane Bullets – Cairns Taipans – 80:111 20.12.24 Brisbane Bullets – Cairns Taipans – 107:104 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Adelaide | 23 | 19 | 4 | 2132:1964 | 0.826 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 23 | 16 | 7 | 2275:2084 | 0.696 |
| 3 | Melbourne United | 24 | 15 | 9 | 2250:2132 | 0.625 |
| 4 | Sydney | 22 | 13 | 9 | 2089:1909 | 0.591 |
| 5 | Perth | 23 | 13 | 10 | 2049:1986 | 0.565 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 24 | 11 | 13 | 2059:2049 | 0.458 |
| 7 | New Zealand Breakers | 22 | 8 | 14 | 1950:1967 | 0.364 |
| 8 | Illawarra Hawks | 22 | 8 | 14 | 1982:2132 | 0.364 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 23 | 6 | 17 | 1898:2210 | 0.261 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 24 | 6 | 18 | 2038:2289 | 0.250 |
Australian NBL Outrights
1. Adelaide 36ers: 2.4 (33.17%)
2. Melbourne United: 2.63 (30.22%)
3. South East Melbourne: 7.03 (11.3%)
4. Sydney Kings: 9.33 (8.52%)
5. Perth Wildcats: 11.16 (7.12%)
6. Illawarra Hawks: 18.5 (4.3%)
7. New Zealand Breakers: 32 (2.48%)
8. Tasmania JackJumpers: 65 (1.22%)
9. Brisbane Bullets: 90 (0.88%)
10. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.79%)
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