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Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets NBL26 Round 16 Tips - Snake eyes for the Taipans
In the compelling NBL25 Round 16 face-off between the Cairns Taipans and Brisbane Bullets, the Taipans are poised as 3.5-point favorites, aiming to build on their recent one-point victory over Melbourne. Sam Waardenburg and Andrew Andrews are key figures, expected to play pivotal roles by scoring 20+ points and achieving 8+ assists, respectively. Despite being two of the league's weakest offenses, both teams possess defenses that might contribute to a higher score total, surpassing the 177.5 benchmark, making for an intriguing Queensland derby.
- Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 16 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 5:30 PM AEDT at Cairns Convention Centre
- Sam Waardenburg expected to score 20+ points; Andrew Andrews to have 8+ assists.
- Despite struggling offences, over 177.5 total points predicted due to weak defences.
Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets NBL25 Round 16 Expert Tips
- Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets NBL25 Round 16 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
- Brisbane Bullets Form & Team News
- Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets Frequently Asked Questions
- Cairns have won 5 of their last 8 home games against Brisbane.
- The over has hit in 6 of the last 8 games between Cairns and Brisbane.
- Sam Waardenburg is averaging 19.66 points in his last 3 games.
- Andrew Andrews has had 8+ assists in 9 of his last 12 matches.
Head to Head
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/10/2025 | BRI | BRI 113-85 | BRI -5.5 | O 178.5 |
| 26/09/2025 | CAI | CAI 83-82 | CAI +5.0 | U 187.0 |
| 06/02/2025 | CAI | CAI 100-88 | CAI -1.5 | U 190.0 |
| 17/01/2025 | BRI | CAI 111-80 | CAI +1.0 | O 190.0 |
| 20/12/2024 | BRI | BRI 107-104 | CAI +8.5 | O 192.0 |
| CNS Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | BRI Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 10 | PPG | 8 | 95.4 |
| 38.5 | 10 | RPG | 6 | 42.1 |
| 43.4% | 9 | FG% | 10 | 46.8% |
| 33.2% | 4 | 3P% | 4 | 31.4% |
| 13.5 | 8 | TOV | 5 | 11.6 |
| CNS Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | BRI Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96.3 | 10 | PPG | 9 | 84.9 |
| 43.5 | 10 | RPG | 9 | 39.1 |
| 46.5% | 8 | FG% | 4 | 44.9% |
| 30.5% | 2 | 3P% | 10 | 29.1% |
| 7.6 | 10 | TOV | 10 | 14.6 |
Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
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Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets start?
Tip-off between Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets is at 5:30 PM AEDT, Saturday, January 10
What channel is Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets on?
You can watch Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
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