Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction 5 November 2026

    📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? Cairns Taipans and Illawarra Hawks will show us their offensive options as they clash on 5 November at 08:30 in the "NBL" tournament. The favorite for the match is the Cairns Taipans team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Cairns Taipans and Illawarra Hawks:

    • played 50 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 24 for today's home team and 26 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 86.52 points per match, the guests - 88.78;
    • average total match points - 175.3.

    The last confrontation took place on 11 October 2026 at the venue of Illawarra Hawks and ended with a score of 100:110.

    Head-to-head statistics Cairns Taipans - Illawarra Hawks

    48%
    24 Wins
    52%
    26 Wins
    11.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    100
    110
    27
    28
    23
    29
    27
    29
    23
    24
    03.01.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    96
    78
    22
    18
    23
    31
    27
    15
    24
    14
    06.12.25
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    76
    93
    20
    20
    14
    29
    24
    24
    18
    20
    07.11.25
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    90
    107
    22
    25
    26
    27
    20
    29
    22
    26
    23.01.25
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    100
    94
    31
    17
    23
    20
    17
    27
    29
    30
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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. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 924 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 92.4 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 95.1 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 93.25 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

    31.10.26
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    97
    113
    33
    26
    21
    25
    19
    34
    24
    28
    L
    29.10.26
    NBL
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    85
    107
    21
    23
    21
    34
    19
    21
    24
    29
    W
    25.10.26
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    86
    84
    16
    25
    23
    21
    21
    16
    26
    22
    W
    17.10.26
    NBL
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    115
    83
    27
    35
    35
    19
    27
    9
    26
    20
    L
    11.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    100
    110
    27
    28
    23
    29
    27
    29
    23
    24
    W
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    Illawarra Hawks Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Illawarra Hawks managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 3 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 - 976 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 105.4 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Illawarra Hawks

    31.10.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    98
    105
    19
    24
    25
    27
    25
    27
    29
    27
    W
    24.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    81
    98
    16
    25
    19
    30
    27
    14
    19
    29
    L
    22.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    82
    108
    19
    20
    17
    28
    16
    34
    30
    26
    L
    18.10.26
    NBL
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    89
    91
    27
    21
    16
    35
    22
    22
    24
    13
    W
    11.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    100
    110
    27
    28
    23
    29
    27
    29
    23
    24
    L
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 50;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 12; for the visitors on the road - 11;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 44.7;
    • Today's home team averages 21.8, while the visitors average 22.9.

    First Quarter Stats: Cairns Taipans (home) vs Illawarra Hawks (away)

    • Tournament matches played: 6 vs 7;
    • Number of wins: 4 (66.67%) vs 1 (14.29%);
    • Number of losses: 2 (33.33%) vs 5 (71.43%);
    • Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (14.29%).
    • Average points scored: 23.17 vs 22.29;
    • Average points conceded: 20.5 vs 24.86.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 7 vs 2;
    • Number of losses: 3 vs 7;
    • Number of draws: 0 vs 1;
    • Average first quarter total: 46.7 (scored - 24.3, conceded - 22.4) vs 48.3 (scored - 23.2, conceded - 25.1).
    Trends
    • Illawarra Hawks scored under 25.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
    • Illawarra Hawks scored under 25.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 games (NBL).
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter, Illawarra Hawks Total points Under (25,5) (odds: 1.84)

    Match Result Prediction

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 50;
    • Home team wins - 24, away team wins - 26.
    Trends
    • Illawarra Hawks won with a +6.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 away games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Illawarra Hawks Handicap (+6,5) (odds: 1.44)

    Total Goals Prediction

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 86.52, for the away team - 88.78;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 175.3.

    Statistics: Cairns Taipans vs Illawarra Hawks

    • average total in the tournament: 190.61 vs 198.5;
    • average total points scored: 93.78 vs 96.43;
    • average total points conceded: 96.83 vs 102.07;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 48.78 vs 46.29;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 45 vs 50.14;
    • Cairns Taipans: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 91.5;
    • Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 95.14;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 92.4 (home - 93.25) vs 97.6 (away - 97.4).

    Trends
    • Cairns Taipans have scored under 100.5 points in last 6 home games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Cairns Taipans Total points Under (100,5) (odds: 1.91)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Illawarra Hawks won with a +6.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 away games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).

    Illawarra Hawks Handicap (+6,5)
    Odds-156
    Published: 04/11/2026, 09:20
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    Betting Tips: Cairns Taipans - Illawarra Hawks

    Cairns Taipans lost the 4th quarter:
    cairns-taipansillawarra-hawksin 7 of last 8 home games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    4th Quarter Illawarra Hawks to Win
    +104
    Cairns Taipans lost the 2nd half:
    cairns-taipansillawarra-hawksin last 4 home games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    2nd Half Illawarra Hawks to Win
    +100
    Under 100.5 points in the 1st half:
    cairns-taipansillawarra-hawksin 24 of last 25 Cairns Taipans home games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    cairns-taipansin 8 of last 9 Cairns Taipans home games (NBL).
    1st Half Total Under 100,5
    Thunderpick
    -114
    Cairns Taipans have scored under 102.5 points:
    cairns-taipansillawarra-hawksin 21 of last 23 games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    Cairns Taipans Total points Under (102,5)
    -154
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    Cairns Taipans - Illawarra Hawks Table position

    Group stage
    MPWLForm
    6.
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    101
    7.
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    202
    8.
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    101
    9.
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    000
    10.
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    000