Illawarra Hawks vs Cairns Taipans Prediction 11 October 2026

    📡How will the use of zone defense affect the outcome? Players from the teams Illawarra Hawks and Cairns Taipans will answer this question when they play on 11 October at 06:00 in the "NBL" tournament. Bookmakers offer the following odds for the teams: and , respectively. As we can see, there is no clear favorite in the game, however, by studying our forecast, you will be able to better understand who is more deserving of victory in the upcoming match.

    Head-to-Head

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

    • played 49 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 26 for today's home team and 23 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 88.55 points per match, the guests - 86.04;
    • average total match points - 174.59.

    The last confrontation took place on 03 January 2026 at the venue of Illawarra Hawks and ended with a score of 96:78.

    Head-to-head statistics Illawarra Hawks - Cairns Taipans

    53%
    26 Wins
    47%
    23 Wins
    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
    03.01.25
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    105
    108
    24
    19
    32
    26
    21
    40
    28
    23
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    Illawarra Hawks Team Overview

    📊The Illawarra Hawks team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 4 wins and 6 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 994 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 99.4 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 99.6 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 105.25 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: Illawarra Hawks

    09.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    112
    122
    22
    32
    25
    35
    26
    24
    39
    31
    L
    04.10.26
    NBL
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    113
    96
    23
    23
    36
    18
    26
    32
    28
    23
    L
    02.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Adelaide 36Ers
    Adelaide 36Ers
    114
    92
    35
    21
    30
    14
    27
    32
    22
    25
    W
    27.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    121
    100
    31
    27
    34
    18
    33
    26
    23
    29
    L
    25.09.26
    NBL
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    103
    95
    25
    18
    25
    24
    23
    24
    30
    29
    L
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    Cairns Taipans Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Cairns Taipans managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 5 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 - 928 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 97 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Cairns Taipans

    08.10.26
    NBL
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    97
    91
    23
    17
    24
    33
    27
    22
    23
    19
    W
    03.10.26
    NBL
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    95
    107
    14
    18
    32
    29
    35
    25
    14
    35
    W
    30.09.26
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    98
    75
    19
    18
    23
    17
    30
    25
    26
    15
    L
    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
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 49;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 15; for the visitors on the road - 6;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 44.49;
    • Today's home team averages 22.82, while the visitors average 21.67.

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

    • Tournament matches played: 4 vs 9;
    • Number of wins: 2 (50%) vs 3 (33.33%);
    • Number of losses: 1 (25%) vs 6 (66.67%);
    • Number of draws: 1 (25%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average points scored: 25.5 vs 21.78;
    • Average points conceded: 24 vs 26.78.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
    • Number of losses: 5 vs 6;
    • Number of draws: 2 vs 0;
    • Average first quarter total: 48.1 (scored - 23.9, conceded - 24.2) vs 45.8 (scored - 21.8, conceded - 24).
    Trends
    • Cairns Taipans scored under 24.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 5 away games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter, Cairns Taipans Total points Under (24,5) (odds: 1.91)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 49;
    • Home team wins - 26, away team wins - 23.
    Trends
    • Illawarra Hawks won with a +3.5 points handicap in 15 of last 17 home games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Illawarra Hawks Handicap (+3,5) (odds: 1.64)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 88.55, for the away team - 86.04;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 174.59.

    Statistics: Illawarra Hawks vs Cairns Taipans

    • average total in the tournament: 201.89 vs 188.54;
    • average total points scored: 99 vs 92.69;
    • average total points conceded: 102.89 vs 95.85;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 46.67 vs 47.46;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 52.33 vs 45.23;
    • Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 105.25;
    • Cairns Taipans: average total points scored away in the tournament - 93.22;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 99.4 (home - 105.25) vs 92.8 (away - 93.29).

    Trends
    • Illawarra Hawks have scored under 96.5 points in 9 of last 10 home games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Illawarra Hawks Total points Under (96,5) (odds: 1.96)

    Total points Under (195,5)
    Odds-111
    Published: 10/10/2026, 06:21
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    Betting Tips: Illawarra Hawks - Cairns Taipans

    Illawarra Hawks won the 4th quarter:
    illawarra-hawkscairns-taipansin 7 of last 8 games against Cairns Taipans (NBL).
    4th Quarter Illawarra Hawks to Win
    -109
    Illawarra Hawks lost the 2nd quarter:
    illawarra-hawksin 7 of last 8 games (NBL).
    2nd Quarter Cairns Taipans to Win
    -111
    Illawarra Hawks lost the 1st half:
    illawarra-hawksin 7 of last 8 games (NBL).
    1st Half Cairns Taipans to Win
    -102
    Cairns Taipans scored under 24.5 points in the 3rd quarter:
    illawarra-hawkscairns-taipansin 12 of last 13 away games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    3rd Quarter, Cairns Taipans Total points Under (24,5)
    -130
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    Illawarra Hawks - Cairns Taipans Table position

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    Brisbane Bullets
    101
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    Cairns Taipans
    101
    7.
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    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    000
    8.
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    000
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    Perth Wildcats
    000