Friday night NBL action returns for Round 10 of the NBL25 season, with teams refreshed after last week’s FIBA break.
The Cairns Taipans kick off a Friday night doubleheader by hosting the Sydney Kings at the Cairns Convention Centre.
The Taipans have struggled with injuries this season and are currently on an eight-game losing streak, most recently falling 69-77 at home to the Breakers.
The Sydney Kings, while in better shape, have not lived up to their pre-season expectations as title favourites. They’ve been inconsistent and are on a three-game road losing streak, including their latest 86-79 defeat to the Illawarra Hawks.
Both teams are desperate for a win, and it will be fascinating to see how coaches Adam Forde and Brian Goorjian approach this must-win clash.
Here’s our Cairns Taipans vs. Sydney Kings Prediction for Friday, November 29, 2024.
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Cairns Taipans vs Sydney Kings
Venue – Cairns Convention Centre
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 3-9 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Sydney | 7-6 | 3-2 | 4-4 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 82.4 | 92.7 | 175.1 |
| Sydney | 86.5 | 82.6 | 169.1 |
Quick Game Facts
- The home team has covered the line in each of the last eight games between these two sides
- The Cairns Taipans are on an 8-game losing streak
- The Sydney Kings have lost 4 of their past 5 away matches
Prediction
The Cairns Taipans have battled injuries for much of the season, frequently shuffling their starting lineup. While the break should have been beneficial, they now face a Sydney Kings side eager to return to winning form, with star guard Jaylen Adams finding his rhythm.
The Sydney Kings are expected to secure this win on the road, but the Taipans are likely to put up a fight and stay competitive for most of the game.