Cairns Taipans vs NZ Breakers Tips | NBL26 R17
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- Cairns Taipans vs NZ Breakers
- Cairns Taipans aim for a third straight win.
- Favourable bets include Over 182.5 Total Points.
- Expect Kyrin Galloway and Andrew Andrews to shine.
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Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL Tips & Predictions | Round 17 NBL26
The Cairns Taipans look to make it three wins on the bounce when they face the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday night as part of NBL26 Round 17 at Hoops Fest in Perth.
- Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL Tips & Predictions | Round 17 NBL26
- Match Details: Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
- Best Betting Tips – Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
- Cairns Taipans (Handicap / Line)
- Over 182.5 Total Points
- Kyrin Galloway 10+ Points
- Andrew Andrews 10+ Assists
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00pm AEDT at RAC Arena, with both sides sitting near the bottom of the ladder but trending in very different directions. Cairns are finally building momentum, while the Breakers remain wildly inconsistent making this matchup a strong opportunity to side with the Taipans on current form.
Match Details: Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
Competition: NBL26 – Round 17
Match: Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Tip-off: 7:00 PM AEDT
Venue: RAC Arena, Perth
Best Betting Tips – Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
Cairns Taipans (Handicap / Line)
Cairns are finally starting to resemble a functional unit, winning back-to-back games for the first time since the opening rounds of the season. Their recent victories over Melbourne United and Brisbane have been built on improved ball movement and composure late in games. New Zealand, by contrast, have not won consecutive matches since early December and remain extremely difficult to trust. With momentum firmly on their side, Cairns are worth backing again.
Over 182.5 Total Points
Despite both teams ranking near the bottom offensively, recent meetings between these sides have consistently produced points. The Over has landed in each of their last three matchups this season, and both defences remain vulnerable in transition. With neither team known for sustained defensive pressure, this contest shapes as another that pushes beyond the posted total.
Kyrin Galloway 10+ Points
Kyrin Galloway has stepped up offensively over the past two rounds, scoring 13 and 19 points respectively. His increased confidence and minutes make another double-digit scoring performance achievable, particularly against a Breakers defence that struggles to contain athletic wings. At this price, Galloway offers solid value.
Andrew Andrews 10+ Assists
Andrew Andrews has been the catalyst behind Cairns’ resurgence, completely controlling the offence. He has recorded 13 assists in each of his last two games and ranks third in the NBL with a season average of 7.4 assists. With multiple Taipans finding form, another double-digit assist performance is firmly in play.
Verdict
Cairns are building confidence at the right time, while New Zealand continue to fluctuate wildly. If the Taipans maintain their recent standard, they can make it three straight wins.
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Cairns Taipans
Over 182.5 Total Points
Kyrin Galloway 10+ Points
Andrew Andrews 10+ Assists
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Cairns Taipans
Over 182.5 Total Points
Kyrin Galloway 10+ Points
Andrew Andrews 10+ Assists
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