Monday Night NBL Action for Round 20 of NBL22 and we have Melbourne United taking on the Cairns Taipans at John Cain Arena.
Melbourne United are now looking likely to finish on top of the NBL Table after the Sydney Kings were defeated by the Adelaide 36ers in a massive Sunday upset.
The Taipans have been out west and are coming off a loss to the Perth Wildcats.
Here is a Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans NBL Prediction for Monday 18th April.
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Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 19-7 | 8-5 | 11-2 | 4-1 |
| Cairns | 8-17 | 4-8 | 4-9 | 2-3 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 88.5 | 80.4 | 168.9 |
| Cairns | 78.4 | 85.2 | 163.6 |
Quick Game Facts
- Melbourne United are on a 4-game winning streak
- Melbourne United have lost 3 of their past 5 home games
- Cairns are on a 3-game losing streak
- Melbourne United have won 9 consecutive matches against the Cairns Taipans
- Melbourne United have won 9 consecutive matches on a Monday
Prediction
The season is drawing to a close and Melbourne United have the chance to all but secure top spot on the NBL Table on a Monday Night.
The round has had some upsets, but United should be too strong in this match and make easy work of the Taipans.
Prediction – Melbourne United (Win) ⭐⭐⭐
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