Result
86:104
17/01/2026 at 03:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- NBL - Round 17
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Australia | ESPN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports |
Match Stats
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| Field goals attempts |
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| 63 | 80 |
| Field goals made |
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| 31 | 42 |
| Field goals % |
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| 49.21% | 52.5% |
| 2-point field goals attempts |
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| 30 | 62 |
| 2-point field goals made |
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| 15 | 36 |
| 2-point field goals % |
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| 50% | 58.06% |
| 3-point field goals attempts |
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| 33 | 18 |
| 3-point field goals made |
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| 16 | 6 |
| 3-point field goals % |
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| 48.48% | 33.33% |
| Free throws attempts |
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| 11 | 18 |
| Free throws made |
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| 8 | 14 |
| Free throws % |
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| 72.7% | 77.8% |
| Offensive rebounds |
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| 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds |
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| 27 | 26 |
| Total rebounds |
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| 34 | 40 |
| Assists |
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| 25 | 19 |
| Blocks |
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| 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers |
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| 16 | 4 |
| Steals |
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| 1 | 11 |
| Personal fouls |
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| 16 | 13 |
Chances of winning
Cairns Taipans
32.2% | New Zealand Breakers
67.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Cairns Taipans - New Zealand Breakers Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.92 ↑
(2) |
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1.39 ↓
(1.83) |
6.3%
(4.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 180.50
- The most likely Handicap: 2 (-6)
What is the prediction for Cairns Taipans - New Zealand Breakers?
Users Predictions:
Cairns Taipans will win
(8 of 8 users predict this - 100%).
Confidence interval (95%): 100% – 100%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Cairns Taipans will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 87:93.
Preview Facts
- A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 9 and 7)
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Taipans won 1.
- Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
- NZ Breakers might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Taipans won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 1616:1725. (average 80.8:86.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Taipans won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 795:865. (average 79.5:86.5).
How many head-to-head matches has Cairns Taipans won against New Zealand Breakers?
Cairns Taipans has won 2 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has New Zealand Breakers won against Cairns Taipans?
New Zealand Breakers has won 10 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Cairns Taipans - New Zealand Breakers were as follows:
19.12.2025
Cairns Taipans
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New Zealand Breakers
99:95
22.11.2025
Cairns Taipans
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New Zealand Breakers
96:102
31.08.2025
New Zealand Breakers
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Cairns Taipans
94:75
01.02.2025
New Zealand Breakers
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Cairns Taipans
99:92
31.12.2024
Cairns Taipans
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New Zealand Breakers
68:92
Latest results of Cairns Taipans
Latest results of New Zealand Breakers
Australian NBL Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | L | | PCT |
| 1 | South East Melbourne | 30 | 21 | 9 | 3025:2748 | 0.700 |
| 2 | Adelaide | 30 | 21 | 9 | 2789:2639 | 0.700 |
| 3 | Sydney | 29 | 20 | 9 | 2823:2536 | 0.690 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 29 | 18 | 11 | 2690:2542 | 0.621 |
| 5 | Perth | 29 | 18 | 11 | 2634:2505 | 0.621 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 30 | 13 | 17 | 2585:2591 | 0.433 |
| 7 | Illawarra Hawks | 29 | 11 | 18 | 2682:2818 | 0.379 |
| 8 | New Zealand Breakers | 30 | 11 | 19 | 2712:2787 | 0.367 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 29 | 8 | 21 | 2420:2820 | 0.276 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 29 | 6 | 23 | 2416:2790 | 0.207 |
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