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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans NBL26 Round 1 Tips - Young talent lead Phoenix to victory
South East Melbourne Phoenix are tipped to continue their dominance over Cairns Taipans in the opening round of NBL25, building on a 3-0 series sweep last season. Both teams experienced roster shifts leading up to this matchup; Phoenix parted ways with import Vrenz Bleijenbergh, while Taipans lost Sam Waardenberg to injury. Expert tips suggest Phoenix will cover as 3.5-point favourites, with rising stars Owen Foxwell and Malique Lewis expected to make significant impacts. Foxwell should eclipse 16.5 points+assists, and Lewis is set for 5+ rebounds. Phoenix's stable core and young talent give them a clear edge.
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 1 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 17:30 PM AEST at John Cain Arena
- Phoenix favored to defeat Taipans for 4th time in a row.
- Owen Foxwell expected to record 16.5+ points & assists.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans NBL25 Round 1 Expert Tips
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans NBL25 Round 1 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- South East Melbourne Phoenix Form & Team News
- Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans Frequently Asked Questions
- South East Melbourne swept the series 3-0 in NBL25 against Cairns
- S.E.M covered the 3.5 point line in all 3 victories last season.
- Owen Foxwell averaged 17.6 points, 14.5 Reb & 8 Ass in the NBL1 this season
- Malique Lewis averaged 4.1 rebounds per game in NBL25
Head to Head
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/01/2025 | CAI | SEM 113-102 | SEM -7.0 | O 192.5 |
| 07/12/2024 | SEM | SEM 99-94 | CAI +5.5 | O 174.5 |
| 10/11/2024 | SEM | SEM 97-74 | SEM -7.5 | U 173.5 |
| SEM Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | CNS Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96.1 | 3 | PPG | 7 | 95.5 |
| 41.6 | 5 | RPG | 10 | 45.1 |
| 46.6% | 4 | FG% | 4 | 45.7% |
| 33.9% | 9 | 3P% | 6 | 35.5% |
| 10.6 | 3 | TOV | 9 | 10.3 |
| SEM Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | CNS Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91.6 | 6 | PPG | 8 | 88.3 |
| 41.2 | 6 | RPG | 6 | 40.5 |
| 45.9% | 5 | FG% | 9 | 43.6% |
| 35.5% | 5 | 3P% | 6 | 34.2% |
| 12.3 | 3 | TOV | 8 | 12.4 |
South East Melbourne Phoenix Form & Team News
Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans Frequently Asked Questions
What time does South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans start?
Tip-off between South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans is at 5:30 PM AEST, Saturday, September 20th
What channel is South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans on?
You can watch South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
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