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In the Australian NBL matchup on January 22, 2026, the Perth Wildcats will face off against the Cairns Taipans at their home court. The Perth Wildcats have been in good form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their strength and consistency on the court. On the other hand, the Cairns Taipans have won 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a slightly inconsistent performance leading up to this game.
As the bookmakers’ odds suggest, the Perth Wildcats are the favorites to win this matchup, with odds of 1.24 compared to the Cairns Taipans’ odds of 3.45. The Wildcats will look to capitalize on their recent form and home court advantage to secure another victory. However, the Taipans cannot be underestimated, as they have shown the ability to compete and pull off wins despite their recent form.
This game promises to be an exciting and competitive matchup between two talented teams. Both sides will be eager to claim the victory, making it a game that could go either way. Fans can expect a thrilling contest with both teams looking to showcase their skills on the court.
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| Perth 75.3% |
Taipans 24.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 95:86
Outrights of Australian NBL Cairns Taipans: 0.79%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.18 | 4.04 | Watch and Bet |
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1.25 | 3.5 | ||
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1.24 | 3.45 | ||
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1.26 | 4 |
Latest Results
| 16.01.26 Perth Wildcats – Illawarra Hawks – 92:87 10.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Perth Wildcats – 97:107 03.01.26 New Zealand Breakers – Perth Wildcats – 91:99 01.01.26 Brisbane Bullets – Perth Wildcats – 75:95 27.12.25 Adelaide 36ers – Perth Wildcats – 95:84 |
17.01.26 Cairns Taipans – New Zealand Breakers – 86:104 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.10.25 Cairns Taipans – Perth Wildcats – 78:110 10.10.25 Cairns Taipans – Perth Wildcats – 77:80 25.01.25 Perth Wildcats – Cairns Taipans – 116:125 OT 14.12.24 Cairns Taipans – Perth Wildcats – 92:128 10.10.24 Cairns Taipans – Perth Wildcats – 87:90 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Adelaide | 25 | 19 | 6 | 2293:2152 | 0.760 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 25 | 17 | 8 | 2480:2280 | 0.680 |
| 3 | Sydney | 25 | 16 | 9 | 2384:2145 | 0.640 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 26 | 16 | 10 | 2423:2306 | 0.615 |
| 5 | Perth | 25 | 15 | 10 | 2248:2170 | 0.600 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 26 | 12 | 14 | 2216:2200 | 0.462 |
| 7 | New Zealand Breakers | 25 | 10 | 15 | 2217:2252 | 0.400 |
| 8 | Illawarra Hawks | 24 | 8 | 16 | 2165:2325 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 25 | 7 | 18 | 2072:2397 | 0.280 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 26 | 6 | 20 | 2201:2472 | 0.231 |
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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