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Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers Betting Tips - Back Brock and Breakers in NBL

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Ryan Tucker
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Last updated: Tue 16 Dec 2025 14:47
This article previews the basketball matchup between Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers. New Zealand Breakers have dominated the head-to-heads with nine wins in their last ten meetings and are favored to continue their success. The Breakers boast a strong rebounding game, whereas the Taipans continue to struggle with scoring efficiency. New Zealand, as the road favorite, is expected to win with a recommended game total under the set pace. Look out for Izaiah Brockington’s capability for grabbing rebounds, which could impact the outcome significantly.
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  • Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers expert predictions for Friday’s Round 13 NBL matchup
  • Breakers have dominated the Taipans recently with 9 wins out of the last 10 games
  • Taipans struggle offensively, scoring only 58 points in their recent loss
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Izaiah Brockington of the Breakers (Getty Images)

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New Zealand Breakers have won 9 of the last 10 against the Taipans and also have an excellent record in Cairns with seven straight wins. More of the same is tipped with Izaiah Brockington backed in the props markets.

  • New Zealand have won 7 in a row both against Cairns and at the Cairns Convention Centre. They are the 3rd best rebounding team in the NBL.
  • Both teams are bottom 3 in pace since the International Break. Cairns are 10th in the league in scoring.
  • Cairns are the worst rebounding team in the league and were outrebounded 42-28 in the matchup back in November.
  • Izaiah Brockington has had 7+ rebounds in 2 of his last 4 games and took 11 last time these teams met.

Taipans Continue To Falter In NBL


Cairns fans could have been forgiven for having hope last weekend. Fresh off a 93-76 victory over the Hawks, they came out and dusted the JackJumpers in the first quarter of their Round 12 game 21-13.

Then the wheels fell off, outscored 24-18 in the second quarter and only a combined 29 pts total in the 2nd half left the team reeling in front of their home fans. Even the return of Sam Waardenburg couldn’t help the offence to fire.

They are already the team taking the fewest field goal attempts per game (68.5) but managed just 58 in the loss to Tassie, a game that like many others was within 2pts in the 4th quarter before defence and shotmaking decisions completely eluded all on court.

Breakers Struggle For Consistency


The Breakers took a trip to regional Victoria last weekend to play the Phoenix and left with another loss 92-80. Sam Mennenga got into early foul trouble and was restricted to just 24 minutes on the night while the team shot just 37.5% from the field.

New Zealand had another poor outing scoring wise, sinking only 5 of 24 from deep in the game. PJC went 0-5 but did top score for the team together with Rob Baker with 16 pts.

A very real trend has emerged over the past few weeks for the Breakers, when the scoring is working, they are in the 90’s or 100’s and win well. When the shots aren’t falling, the whole offence collapses and they barely make 80.

Verdict

Take New Zealand to win and cover as the road favourite. The Game Total can stay under given the pace these teams have been playing at recently. Izaiah Brockington to grab 5+ boards and even ladders to 7+.

Best Bet1: New Zealand -2.5 Line @9/10 at Hollywood bets - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Under 179.5 Game Total @9/10 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: I Brockington 5+ Rebounds @17/20 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: I Brockington 7+ Rebounds @31/10 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
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