Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans NBL Betting Tips - Taipans with huge handicap start backed
The upcoming Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans match is crucial as Perth aims for a top 4 finish and Cairns seeks to maintain their scoring momentum. Perth has been strong, with a two-game winning streak and robust offensive displays, despite recent defensive challenges. Conversely, Cairns has hit over 90 points in their last few matches but struggles to convert scores into wins. Key for Cairns will be to cover the +15.5 line and exceed their 84.5 points team total, leveraging their balanced scoring but needing to shore up defensive efforts.
- Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans expert predictions for Friday’s Round 20 NBL matchup
- Wildcats on a two-game winning streak
- Taipans consistently scoring and can cover +15.5 and exceed team total of 84.5 points
- Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans Preview
- Perth Wildcats Go Back-to-Back
- Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans Preview
Perth can boost their chances of taking a top 4 spot to end the season, but they have been given a 15.5 handicap to cover. I think Cairns Taipans can stay within that and go Over their Team Total of 84.5 points in the process.
- Perth have shown to rest starters if they are up by enough points toward the end of games. Cairns just covered 14.5 pts as the underdog against Sydney.
- Perth are consistent in their scoring defence, allowing 86.4 pts per game, Cairns have scored 90+ in 3 straight games.
- Jesse Wagstaff had 3 rebounds in 9 minutes in the win over Illawarra.
- Cairns are the worst rebounding team in the league.
Perth Wildcats Go Back-to-Back
Perth are on a mini two-game win streak following solid 100+ point performances against SE Melbourne and Illawarra in Round 19.
The 106-99 victory over the Hawks puts the Wildcats on level footing with Melbourne United with a 18-11 record with a 0.67 difference in points percentage.
They now have a chance to really flip the script with matchups against Cairns and Brisbane before finishing the season against Sydney and Adelaide.
Perth were able to match the pace of the Hawks while keeping their FG% high and keeping turnovers to a minimum.
Their perimeter defence has taken a hit in recent weeks but against the Hawks it was solid enough to force their opponent to either take uncomfortable shots or move the ball on. That type of defence will be important in their run home and eventual finals games.
Cairns Taipans Form & Team News
Cairns have scored 90+ points in three straight games for the first time since round 11 when they had a five game run of 90+ points.
Unfortunately the uptick in scoring hasn’t led to wins with the team taking just one of the most recent three game streak.
The 106-92 loss to Sydney on Sunday saw a more balanced box score with five Taipans players all scoring double digits but no one single player scoring more than 17 points. Andrew Andrews once again racked up 10 assists and there was little to fault in the offensive effort.
As has been the case though in multiple games this season, Cairns have been able to make quick starts, outscoring Sydney 34-17 in the 1st quarter but then allowing 35 in the final term as their defensive effort drops off.
Verdict
Cairns are scoring well and the value is on the Taipans to cover the large line of +15.5 as the road underdogs and go Over their Team Total of 84.5.
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