South East Melbourne vs Cairns Taipans prediction
NBL · Saturday, 17 October 2026, 06:30 UTC · John Cain Arena
Our prediction
Our model's pick: South East Melbourne to win (limited data this season, so treat it with caution).
- Total points: over 186proj. 186
- Spread: South East Melbourne −2.549%
Match preview
South East Melbourne host Cairns Taipans in a NBL match on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 06:30 UTC at John Cain Arena. Our model makes South East Melbourne the favourite, with a 58% chance of winning against 42% for Cairns Taipans. There is limited data on these teams this season, so this is a lower-confidence call. South East Melbourne have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 of their last 5. Cairns Taipans have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 5.
South East Melbourne: last 5 results
- Lvs Melbourne United99–104
- Wvs Illawarra Hawks113–96
- Lat Perth88–92
- Lvs Melbourne United61–86
- Lat Tasmania JackJumpers91–96
Cairns Taipans: last 5 results
- Wat Illawarra Hawks110–100
- Wvs Brisbane Bullets97–91
- Wat Melbourne United107–95
- Lat New Zealand Breakers75–98
- Lat Adelaide69–83
18+. Predictions are statistical estimates for information and entertainment, not betting advice; no outcome is guaranteed. Kick-off Sat 17 Oct 06:30 UTC.