Cairns Taipans vs Sydney Prediction 1 February 2026

    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    92
    106
    34
    20
    22
    16
    17
    28
    26
    35

    🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams Cairns Taipans and Sydney Kings, which will take place on 1 February at 05:30 in the "NBL" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Cairns Taipans and Sydney Kings:

    • played 49 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 16 for today's home team and 33 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 81.33 points per match, the guests - 86.14;
    • average total match points - 167.47.

    The last confrontation took place on 21 December 2025 at the venue of Sydney Kings and ended with a score of 119:77.

    Head-to-head statistics Cairns Taipans - Sydney

    31%
    16 Wins
    69%
    35 Wins
    20.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    111
    90
    32
    26
    27
    27
    31
    20
    21
    17
    01.02.26
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    92
    106
    34
    17
    20
    28
    22
    26
    16
    35
    21.12.25
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    119
    77
    28
    23
    29
    18
    34
    19
    28
    17
    28.09.25
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    74
    77
    18
    22
    27
    18
    13
    21
    16
    16
    12.01.25
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    91
    87
    17
    19
    22
    19
    25
    24
    27
    25
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    Cairns Taipans Team Overview

    📊The Cairns Taipans team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 3 wins and 7 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 850 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 85 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.

    🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 101.7 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.

    ❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 92.25 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.

    Match Results: Cairns Taipans

    27.09.26
    NBL
    Adelaide 36Ers
    Adelaide 36Ers
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    83
    69
    32
    17
    20
    17
    15
    17
    16
    18
    L
    23.09.26
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    93
    87
    32
    16
    13
    28
    21
    22
    27
    21
    W
    20.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    111
    90
    32
    26
    27
    27
    31
    20
    21
    17
    L
    12.09.26
    NBL
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    98
    129
    28
    31
    21
    36
    23
    29
    26
    33
    W
    05.09.26
    NBL
    Adelaide 36Ers
    Adelaide 36Ers
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    112
    86
    31
    23
    32
    26
    27
    12
    22
    25
    L
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    Sydney Kings Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Sydney Kings managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 8 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.

    🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 1027 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.

    🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 89.8 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Sydney Kings

    27.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    121
    100
    31
    27
    34
    18
    33
    26
    23
    29
    W
    20.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    111
    90
    32
    26
    27
    27
    31
    20
    21
    17
    W
    12.09.26
    NBL
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    98
    98
    21
    21
    28
    31
    24
    25
    25
    21
    D
    04.09.26
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    74
    95
    24
    30
    20
    21
    10
    20
    20
    24
    W
    02.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    84
    101
    28
    25
    18
    35
    17
    19
    21
    22
    L
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 49;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 11; for the visitors on the road - 11;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 43.43;
    • Today's home team averages 21.24, while the visitors average 22.18.

    First Quarter Stats: Cairns Taipans (home) vs Sydney Kings (away)

    • Tournament matches played: 16 vs 15;
    • Number of wins: 4 (25%) vs 11 (73.33%);
    • Number of losses: 11 (68.75%) vs 4 (26.67%);
    • Number of draws: 1 (6.25%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average points scored: 20.31 vs 26;
    • Average points conceded: 23.56 vs 22.2.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 4 vs 10;
    • Number of losses: 6 vs 0;
    • Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
    • Average first quarter total: 46.5 (scored - 23.8, conceded - 22.7) vs 47.6 (scored - 27.3, conceded - 20.3).
    Trends
    • Under 48.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 7 Cairns Taipans home games against Sydney Kings (NBL).
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter Total Under 48,5 (odds: 1.73)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 49;
    • Home team wins - 16, away team wins - 33.
    Trends
    • Cairns Taipans won with a +19.5 points handicap in 38 of last 40 games against Sydney Kings (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Cairns Taipans Handicap (+19,5) (odds: 1.58)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 81.33, for the away team - 86.14;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 167.47.

    Statistics: Cairns Taipans vs Sydney Kings

    • average total in the tournament: 180.97 vs 184.44;
    • average total points scored: 83.22 vs 96.25;
    • average total points conceded: 97.75 vs 88.19;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 42.88 vs 49.94;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 39.78 vs 45.69;
    • Cairns Taipans: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 85.13;
    • Sydney Kings: average total points scored away in the tournament - 94.13;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 85 (home - 92.25) vs 102.7 (away - 91).

    Trends
    • Sydney Kings have scored under 101.5 points in 11 of last 12 games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Sydney Kings Total points Under (101,5) (odds: 1.87)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 183.5 points scored in 11 of last 12 Cairns Taipans games against Sydney Kings (NBL).

    Total points Under (183,5)
    Odds-104
    Published: 31/01/2026, 01:25

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    Betting Tips: Cairns Taipans - Sydney Kings

    Cairns Taipans lost the 1st half:
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    Sydney Kings won the 1st half:
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    1st Half Sydney Kings to Win
    -667
    Cairns Taipans lost the 3rd quarter:
    cairns-taipanssydney-kingsin 7 of last 8 games against Sydney Kings (NBL).
    cairns-taipansin 11 of last 12 games (NBL).
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    3rd Quarter Sydney Kings to Win
    -303
    Cairns Taipans lost the 2nd quarter:
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    Sydney Kings won the 2nd quarter:
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    2nd Quarter Sydney Kings to Win
    -303
    Sydney Kings won the 1st quarter:
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    1st Quarter Sydney Kings to Win
    -286
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    Cairns Taipans - Sydney Table position

    Group stage Lgnite Cup Ladder
    gWLForm
    6.
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    422
    7.
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    422
    8.
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    413
    9.
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    413
    10.
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    413