Cairns Taipans vs Melbourne United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
85:89
12/02/2026 at 03:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NBL - Round 21
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
6479
Field goals made
2733
Field goals %
42.19%41.77%
2-point field goals attempts
3748
2-point field goals made
1924
2-point field goals %
51.35%50%
3-point field goals attempts
2731
3-point field goals made
89
3-point field goals %
29.63%29.03%
Free throws attempts
3016
Free throws made
2412
Free throws %
80%75%
Offensive rebounds
815
Defensive rebounds
3332
Total rebounds
4147
Assists
1918
Blocks
81
Turnovers
1410
Steals
68
Personal fouls
1721

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cairns Taipans
24.8%
Melbourne United
75.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
29.5% 70.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

34.7% 65.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cairns Taipans has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.7%)
  • Melbourne United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cairns Taipans than the current prediction. (+9.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Cairns Taipans, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Melbourne United than the current prediction. (-9.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Melbourne United, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Cairns Taipans - Melbourne United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.79
    (3.25)

    1.25
    (1.36)
    6.1%
    (4.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 178.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-9)
    What is the prediction for Cairns Taipans - Melbourne United?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Taipans (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 85:94.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Taipans won 1.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Taipans may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Melbourne is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Taipans won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1634:1787. (average 81.7:89.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Taipans won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 631:672. (average 78.9:84).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cairns Taipans - Melbourne United were as follows:
    07.01.2026 Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans 92:93
    24.10.2025 Cairns Taipans - Melbourne United 67:94
    12.10.2025 Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans 95:60
    26.12.2024 Cairns Taipans - Melbourne United 66:76
    27.10.2024 Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans 106:63
    Latest results of Cairns Taipans
    Latest results of Melbourne United
    Draw
    Ignite Cup

    Final
    1AdelaideNew Zealand Breakers107 : 111