Under 197 Has to Be the Best Bet
When Cairns face Melbourne, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land odds of 1.90 for Under 197 and this looks worth taking.
United Overcame Taipans in Last Meeting
Cairns Taipans were beaten last game and this was on the road. Brisbane Bullets claimed a 107-104 win.
Melbourne United were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Tasmania JackJumpers by a 97-91 scoreline.
Melbourne beat Cairns when the teams last met. It was a 106-63 scoreline. We’ve seen six Cairns wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.
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Cairns Taipans vs Melbourne United Prediction
We’ve identified a betting angle for this NBL game on the totals. Our pick is Under 197 points which can currently be backed at a generous 1.90.
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Under 197 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this basketball wager.
Our Pick
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Published 12:52, 25 December 2024
Player Props
Rob Edwards (Cairns) can be wagered to register Over 19.5 points at 1.75. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.
Taran Armstrong (Cairns) can be wagered to record Under 17.5 points at 1.87. In our opinion, he might fall short when it comes to Player Points as we don’t think he will cover the line.
Correct Score Prediction
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Cairns Taipans vs Melbourne United 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Books Have United as Favorites
Melbourne United are 1.35 favorites and that means a 74% chance of winning this NBL game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.20 about Cairns Taipans.
The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 201. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 201, this outcome can be backed at 1.90.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Rob Edwards Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Rob Edwards is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get 1.75 that he goes Over 19.5 points and 2.00 when it comes to Under.
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Team Stats
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Cairns Taipans Stats
Melbourne United Stats
Moneyline
- 0 wins and 10 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
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
Point Spread
- -5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 182.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 176.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 197: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 197 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.20 pts and allowed 98.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.90 pts and allowed 92.00 pts in the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 201.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 182.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 197: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 197 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 101.10 pts and allowed 100.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 94.40 pts and allowed 88.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road