South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
118:91
24/01/2026 at 01:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NBL - Round 18
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
7263
Field goals made
3833
Field goals %
52.78%52.38%
2-point field goals attempts
3130
2-point field goals made
1720
2-point field goals %
54.84%66.67%
3-point field goals attempts
4133
3-point field goals made
2113
3-point field goals %
51.22%39.39%
Free throws attempts
2817
Free throws made
2112
Free throws %
75%70.6%
Offensive rebounds
138
Defensive rebounds
2624
Total rebounds
3932
Assists
3119
Blocks
24
Turnovers
1119
Steals
116
Personal fouls
1921

Highlights

Chances of winning


South East Melbourne Phoenix
88.6%
Cairns Taipans
11.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
85.9% 14.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • South East Melbourne Phoenix has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.7%)
  • Cairns Taipans has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.7%)
  • South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.07
    (1.06)

    8.35
    (6.46)
    5.4%
    (9.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 191.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-16)
    Preview Facts
    • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 9).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 5.
    • South East Melbourne is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Taipans has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • In this match, South East Melbourne is the clear favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1844:1713. (average 92.2:85.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, South East Melbourne won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 842:736. (average 93.6:81.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans were as follows:
    31.12.2025 Cairns Taipans - South East Melbourne Phoenix 96:111
    14.11.2025 Cairns Taipans - South East Melbourne Phoenix 90:101
    20.09.2025 South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans 114:77
    14.01.2025 Cairns Taipans - South East Melbourne Phoenix 102:113
    07.12.2024 South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans 99:94
    Latest results of Cairns Taipans
    Draw
    Ignite Cup

    Final
    1AdelaideNew Zealand Breakers107 : 111