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Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL26 Round 17 Tips - Taipans make it 3 in a row
The Cairns Taipans are poised to face off against the New Zealand Breakers at Hoops Fest in NBL25 Round 17. Though historically positioned lower in the standings, the Taipans emerge as the underdogs showing significant improvement. Key player Andrew Andrews plays a pivotal role, averaging 13 assists, essential to their recent successes. Meanwhile, the Breakers’ form remains unpredictable, highlighting their inconsistency against varied opponents. Analysts predict an over 182.5 points total, influenced by new talent Kyrin Galloway’s scoring contributions and a cohesive Taipans performance.
- Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 17 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 7:00 PM AEDT at RAC Arena
- Cairns Taipans looking to leverage recent good form.
- Andrew Andrews’ playmaking (13 assists average) crucial.
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL25 Round 17 Expert Tips
- Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL25 Round 17 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
- New Zealand Breakers Form & Team News
- Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers Frequently Asked Questions
- Cairns has won 2 straight matches.
- The game total has hit the over in the last 3 matches between Cairns and New Zealand.
- Kyrin Galloway has 13 points and 19 points in his last 2 matches for Cairns.
- Andrew Andrews has tallied 26 assists in his last two matches.
Head to Head
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2025 | CAI | CAI 99-95 | CAI +3.5 | O 179.0 |
| 22/11/2025 | CAI | NZB 102-96 | NZB -3.0 | O 175.0 |
| 01/02/2025 | NZB | NZB 99-92 | NZB +3.5 | O 179.5 |
| 31/12/2024 | CAI | NZB 92-68 | NZB +7.0 | U 180.0 |
| 16/11/2024 | CAI | NZB 77-69 | NZB -2.5 | U 172.5 |
| CNS Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | NZB Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.8 | 10 | PPG | 6 | 90.3 |
| 38 | 10 | RPG | 6 | 42 |
| 44.4% | 9 | FG% | 7 | 46.1% |
| 33.7% | 4 | 3P% | 3 | 31.1% |
| 13.5 | 8 | TOV | 4 | 12.6 |
| CNS Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | NZB Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.5 | 9 | PPG | 7 | 88 |
| 42.9 | 9 | RPG | 6 | 41.9 |
| 46.3% | 8 | FG% | 8 | 44.6% |
| 29.8% | 2 | 3P% | 9 | 29.0% |
| 7.8 | 10 | TOV | 7 | 12 |
Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
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Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers start?
Tip-off between Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers is at 7:00 PM AEDT, Saturday, January 17
What channel is Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers on?
You can watch Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
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