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Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans NBL26 Round 18 Tips - Cats go big against Cairns
In the Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans NBL25 Round 18 matchup, experts predict a comfortable victory for the Wildcats at home, given their strong offensive form and the Taipans' defensive vulnerabilities, especially in absence of key player Sam Waardenburg. Players Jo Lual-Acuil and Kristian Doolittle are expected to shine again, likely scoring over 20 points each, with the team aiming for over 94.5 points total. Cairns has struggled, especially without Waardenburg, as shown in their recent Hoops Fest performance. The Wildcats seek to extend their winning streak to five consecutive games.
- Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 18 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 9:30 PM AEDT at RAC Arena
- Key players Doolittle & Lual-Acuil to perform strongly.
- Cairns struggling defensively, missing Waardenburg.
Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans NBL25 Round 18 Expert Tips
- Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans NBL25 Round 18 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Perth Wildcats Form & Team News
- Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
- Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans Frequently Asked Questions
- Cairns' last 5 losses have been by 15 points or more.
- Jo Lual-Acuil has averaged 27 points in his two matches against Cairns this season.
- Kristian Doolittle is averaging 20.83 points in his last 6 matches.
- Perth are averaging 98.25 points per game in their last 4 matches.
Head to Head
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/10/2025 | CAI | PER 110-78 | PER -2.0 | O 172.0 |
| 10/10/2025 | CAI | PER 80-77 | CAI +7.5 | U 180.5 |
| 25/01/2025 | PER | CAI 125-116 | CAI +12.5 | O 198.0 |
| 14/12/2024 | CAI | PER 128-92 | PER -7.5 | O 195.0 |
| 10/10/2024 | CAI | PER 90-87 | PER -1.5 | U 183.0 |
| PER Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | CNS Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.9 | 6 | PPG | 9 | 95.9 |
| 43.3 | 2 | RPG | 9 | 42.8 |
| 44.9% | 5 | FG% | 8 | 46.4% |
| 31.5% | 8 | 3P% | 1 | 29.9% |
| 11.6 | 5 | TOV | 10 | 7.6 |
| PER Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | CNS Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.8 | 4 | PPG | 10 | 82.9 |
| 41.2 | 4 | RPG | 10 | 37.9 |
| 43.3% | 2 | FG% | 8 | 44.6% |
| 33.1% | 7 | 3P% | 4 | 34.1% |
| 10.6 | 7 | TOV | 8 | 13.6 |
Perth Wildcats Form & Team News
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Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans start?
Tip-off between Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans is at 9:30 PM AEDT, Thursday, January 22
What channel is Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans on?
You can watch Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
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