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In an upcoming Australian NBL matchup, the South East Melbourne Phoenix will face off against the Cairns Taipans on January 24, 2026. The Phoenix have been in solid form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. On the other hand, the Taipans have had a bit of a mixed bag, winning just 2 of their last 5 games.
The odds heavily favor the South East Melbourne Phoenix, with bookmakers giving them a 1.06 chance of winning at home compared to Cairns Taipans’ 6.46 odds for an away victory. This suggests that the Phoenix are the clear favorites going into this game.
Tactically, the Phoenix will look to capitalize on their recent streak of victories and continue their winning momentum. Meanwhile, the Taipans will need to step up their game and find a way to overcome their recent struggles to stand a chance against the Phoenix.
In conclusion, while the odds and recent form may favor the South East Melbourne Phoenix, basketball is a game of unpredictability, and anything can happen on any given day. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup between these two teams.
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| South East Melbourne 88.6% |
Taipans 11.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 102:86
Outrights of Australian NBL South East Melbourne: 18.4% Cairns Taipans: 0.78%
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Betting Odds
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1.04 | 7.9 | Watch and Bet |
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1.08 | 7.5 | ||
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1.06 | 6.46 | ||
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1.05 | 11 |
Latest Results
| 21.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – New Zealand Breakers – 123:116 17.01.26 Adelaide 36ers – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 89:108 10.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Perth Wildcats – 97:107 08.01.26 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Illawarra Hawks – 124:113 OT 05.01.26 Sydney Kings – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 117:124 |
22.01.26 Perth Wildcats – Cairns Taipans – 106:69 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.12.25 Cairns Taipans – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 96:111 14.11.25 Cairns Taipans – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 90:101 20.09.25 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Cairns Taipans – 114:77 14.01.25 Cairns Taipans – South East Melbourne Phoenix – 102:113 07.12.24 South East Melbourne Phoenix – Cairns Taipans – 99:94 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Adelaide | 25 | 19 | 6 | 2293:2152 | 0.760 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 26 | 18 | 8 | 2603:2396 | 0.692 |
| 3 | Sydney | 26 | 17 | 9 | 2489:2239 | 0.654 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 27 | 17 | 10 | 2521:2372 | 0.630 |
| 5 | Perth | 26 | 16 | 10 | 2354:2239 | 0.615 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 27 | 12 | 15 | 2310:2305 | 0.444 |
| 7 | New Zealand Breakers | 26 | 10 | 16 | 2333:2375 | 0.385 |
| 8 | Illawarra Hawks | 24 | 8 | 16 | 2165:2325 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 26 | 7 | 19 | 2141:2503 | 0.269 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 27 | 6 | 21 | 2267:2570 | 0.222 |
Australian NBL Outrights
1. Adelaide 36ers: 1.32 (59.18%)
2. South East Melbourne: 4.26 (18.4%)
3. Sydney Kings: 6.56 (11.94%)
4. Illawarra Hawks: 27 (2.9%)
5. New Zealand Breakers: 46 (1.7%)
6. Melbourne United: 46 (1.7%)
7. Perth Wildcats: 60 (1.31%)
8. Tasmania JackJumpers: 65 (1.21%)
9. Brisbane Bullets: 90 (0.87%)
10. Cairns Taipans: 100 (0.78%)
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