Cairns Taipans vs Sydney Prediction 1 February 2026
🔈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

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

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
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).
- Under 48.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 7 Cairns Taipans home games against Sydney Kings (NBL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 49;
- Home team wins - 16, away team wins - 33.
- Cairns Taipans won with a +19.5 points handicap in 38 of last 40 games against Sydney Kings (NBL).
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).
- Sydney Kings have scored under 101.5 points in 11 of last 12 games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
Editorial Prediction
- Under 183.5 points scored in 11 of last 12 Cairns Taipans games against Sydney Kings (NBL).