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The spotlight hits the Silverdome in Tasmania as the Tasmania JackJumpers take on the Cairns Taipans, led by former JackJumpers Championship MVP Jack McVeigh.
The JackJumpers are eager to bounce back after a tough 84-95 defeat to the Perth Wildcats in the Ignite Cup on Wednesday night. Expect them to come out fired up and hungry for a win in front of their home fans.
The Taipans, on the other hand, have been struggling, dropping seven straight games, with their last three losses coming by an average margin of 29 points. Despite the stats, when you’ve got a player like McVeigh in the lineup, anything can happen—he knows how to light up the scoreboard.
It’s a clash of home-court pride versus a team desperate to turn things around. Can the JackJumpers tighten up their defence and reclaim the momentum, or will McVeigh and the Taipans find a way to shock Tasmania?
Here is a Tasmania JackJumpers vs Cairns Taipans Prediction for Saturday, November 1st 2025.
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Tasmania JackJumpers vs Cairns Taipans
Venue – Silverdome
Tip Off – 5.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 5-4 | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Cairns | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1-3 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 83.1 | 84.7 | 167.8 |
| Cairns | 76.9 | 96.3 | 173.2 |
Quick Game Facts
- Tasmania dominance: The JackJumpers have been a nightmare for the Taipans, winning 7 of their last 8 clashes. Can Cairns finally turn the tide?
- Tasmania ranks 10th in the league for pace this season, at just 75.7 possessions per game.
- Cairns struggles: The Taipans are in a rough patch, having lost their last seven games—they’ll be desperate to snap the streak.
Prediction
The JackJumpers are coming off a loss, and all signs point to a statement bounceback this Saturday. Against the Wildcats, Tasmania moved the ball well, but they fell short on the boards—something they’ll be eager to fix against Cairns.
History suggests this could be a higher-scoring affair, with the combined game total for Tasmania’s last three home matchups vs the Taipans averaging 183.7 points. Expect the JackJumpers to assert their home-court dominance and rack up plenty of buckets in front of their fans.