Our model projects Cairns Taipans 91, Sydney 99, with the Sydney favored in this NBL matchup.
The combined 190.0-point projection runs in line with the NBL’s 189.4 combined-points average. Taipans score 92.4 a game and concede 97.4; Sydney score 97.9 and concede 88.1.
Taipans sit 6th in the NBL standings, Sydney sit 1st. Tip-off at Cairns Convention Centre. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBL 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Cairns TaipansHome and away records are not available yet for this season.
Sydney2026-2027 season to 2026-11-06. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Sydney by 7.2, total 190.0.
Sydney on the road: 3–1 SU, 97.9 PPG.
Sydney lead 6-1 across the last 7 meetings on record. Most recent: Sydney won 111-90 on 20 Sep 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cairns TaipansTaipans |
6 | 6 | 1109 | 1169 | LLWWL |
| 1 | SydneySydney |
7 | 3 | 979 | 881 | WWLWW |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
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