Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 02 Oct 2025

NBL Betting Preview: Cairns vs Adelaide

Cairns Taipans host Adelaide 36ers in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 17:30 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Will the Scoreboard Tick Over?

Cairns and Adelaide should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re predicting Over 181.5 and odds of 1.90 are available for this outcome.

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99-75 Victory for Sixers in Last Head-to-Head

Cairns Taipans won their last game 77-74. This was a road victory against Sydney Kings.

Adelaide 36ers won their previous game, beating Brisbane Bullets at home. It was a 87-80 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Adelaide have won two on the spin against Cairns. They won 99-93 (OT) at home and 99-75 on the road. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Adelaide winning six times.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
2  Adelaide 36ers	1	0	87	80	7	1-0	0-0	1W
4  Cairns Taipans	2	1	237	270	-33	1-0	1-1	2W

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Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction & Betting Tips

The Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Over 181.5 points are expected be scored during this NBL matchup, with this pick available at odds of 1.90 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

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Key Cairns vs Adelaide league stats:

• The 181.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cairns games.
• The 181.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Cairns games.
• The 181.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Adelaide games on the road.
• The 181.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Adelaide games on the road.

Over 181.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cairns Taipans 92 - 95 Adelaide 36ers

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Adelaide 36ers enjoying a 95-92 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sixers Could Have the Edge Say the Books

For this NBL game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Adelaide 36ers are 1.45 favorites to win and that means a 69% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that Cairns Taipans are least likely to win at 2.75.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 181.5 right now. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 181.5, then the odds are 1.90.

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cairns Taipans Stats

Adelaide 36ers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 185.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 176.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 181.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 181.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.30 pts and allowed 93.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 93.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 187.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 195.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 181.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 181.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 95.00 pts and allowed 92.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 98.00 pts and allowed 97.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Melbourne United	3	0	305	249	56	2-0	1-0	3W
2  Adelaide 36ers	1	0	87	80	7	1-0	0-0	1W
3  JackJumpers	2	1	250	246	4	0-1	2-0	2W
4  Cairns Taipans	2	1	237	270	-33	1-0	1-1	2W
5  SEM Phoenix	1	1	197	180	17	1-0	0-1	1L
6  Perth Wildcats	1	1	161	153	8	0-1	1-0	1W
7  Brisbane Bullets	1	2	266	265	1	0-0	1-2	2L
8  Sydney Kings	0	1	74	77	-3	0-1	0-0	1L
9  Illawarra Hawks	0	1	86	91	-5	0-1	0-0	1L
10  NZ Breakers	0	3	255	307	-52	0-2	0-1	3L