Result
92:93
07/01/2026 at 03:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- NBL - Round 16
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Australia | ESPN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports |
Match Stats
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| Field Goals Attempted |
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| 78 | 51 |
| Field Goals Made |
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| 33 | 32 |
| Field Goals % |
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| 42.31% | 62.75% |
| 2-Point Field G. Attempted |
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| 45 | 30 |
| 2-Point Field Goals Made |
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| 25 | 21 |
| 2-Point Field Goals % |
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| 55.56% | 70% |
| 3-Point Field G. Attempted |
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| 33 | 21 |
| 3-Point Field Goals Made |
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| 8 | 11 |
| 3-Point Field Goals % |
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| 24.24% | 52.38% |
| Free Throws Attempted |
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| 23 | 26 |
| Free Throws Made |
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| 18 | 18 |
| Free Throws % |
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| 78.3% | 69.2% |
| Offensive Rebounds |
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| 17 | 3 |
| Defensive Rebounds |
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| 21 | 30 |
| Total Rebounds |
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| 38 | 33 |
| Assists |
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| 14 | 22 |
| Blocks |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers |
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| 9 | 16 |
| Steals |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Personal Fouls |
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| 26 | 22 |
Chances of winning
Melbourne United
84.3% | Cairns Taipans
15.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.12 ↑
(1.09) |
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6 ↑
(5.64) |
5.9%
(9.5%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 181.00
- The most likely Handicap: 1 (-13)
What is the prediction for Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans?
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Taipans (votes: 1 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 98:85.
Preview Facts
- One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 10).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 4.
- Recent performances by Melbourne have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Taipans is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Melbourne may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Melbourne is the clear favorite.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1782:1626. (average 89.1:81.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Melbourne won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1023:910. (average 93:82.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Melbourne United won against Cairns Taipans?
Melbourne United has won 6 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Cairns Taipans won against Melbourne United?
Cairns Taipans has won 6 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 Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans were as follows:
24.10.2025
Cairns Taipans
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Melbourne United
67:94
12.10.2025
Melbourne United
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Cairns Taipans
95:60
26.12.2024
Cairns Taipans
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Melbourne United
66:76
27.10.2024
Melbourne United
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Cairns Taipans
106:63
05.10.2024
Melbourne United
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Cairns Taipans
88:101
Latest results of Melbourne United
Latest results of Cairns Taipans
Australian NBL Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | L | | PCT |
| 1 | Adelaide | 24 | 19 | 5 | 2204:2044 | 0.792 |
| 2 | South East Melbourne | 24 | 16 | 8 | 2372:2191 | 0.667 |
| 3 | Sydney | 25 | 16 | 9 | 2384:2145 | 0.640 |
| 4 | Melbourne United | 25 | 15 | 10 | 2344:2229 | 0.600 |
| 5 | Perth | 24 | 14 | 10 | 2156:2083 | 0.583 |
| 6 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 25 | 12 | 13 | 2139:2121 | 0.480 |
| 7 | New Zealand Breakers | 24 | 9 | 15 | 2113:2166 | 0.375 |
| 8 | Illawarra Hawks | 23 | 8 | 15 | 2078:2233 | 0.348 |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 24 | 7 | 17 | 1986:2293 | 0.292 |
| 10 | Brisbane Bullets | 26 | 6 | 20 | 2201:2472 | 0.231 |
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