Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 12, 2023
Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats Prediction 12.02.2023. The Cairns Taipans take on the Perth Wildcats in a do-or-die NBL23 playoff elimination game on Sunday afternoon at the Cairns Convention Centre.
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Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats Odds
Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats Prediction 1×2: 2.20/1.68
Asian Handicap (+2.5/-2.5): 1.91/1.91
Total Over/Under (183.5): 1.87/1.95
Odds via bet365 Sportsbook.
Cairns Taipans Team News
Facing the Tasmania JackJumpers without their top rebounder Keanu Pinder, the Taipans had their backs against the wall. Spurred on by their loyal fans they managed to mount a comeback and even take the lead for brief moment in the third quarter, but ultimately they didn´t have enough to survive the onslaught by the vice-champions.
With this loss the Taipans failed to secure a direct semifinal berth and also suffered an additional blow with another starter going down. After sustaining an in-game shoulder injury, their main engine Tahjere McCall has been officially ruled out for today´s critical elimination clash.
With Pinder and McCall on the sidelines, it seems that the Taipans will have a true mountain to climb this Sunday against the surging Wildcats.
Perth Wildcats Team News
In an extraordinary turn of events, John Rillie and the Perth Wildcats took down the reigning champions in the final regular season round by 12 points to secure a play-in berth. With a season full of ups and downs, the fallen giants from the distant West needed something special to get them going and that´s exactly what happened against the Sydney Kings.
Only four days later, Perth continued with their sublime form in Melbourne, stunning the Phoenix with an incredible 41-point outburst in the final frame to notch another improbable victory. The Wildcats have been the main story of the NBL23 postseason/regular season finish, but we think they are not done yet.
Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats H2H
03.02.23 – Perth Wildcats – Cairns Taipans 71:84
20.12.22 – Cairns Taipans – Perth Wildcats 83:105
10.10.22 – Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats 76:105
16.04.22 – Perth Wildcats – Cairns Taipans 106:87
31.12.21 – Cairns Taipans – Perth Wildcats 78:84
Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats Prediction
Realistically, the only thing that the Taipans have going for them at the moment is home advantage. They suffered two massive injuries at the worst possible moment, while Perth have been on the rise and will look to take advantage of their roster problems.
Cairns have proven they can cover for the absence of Keanu Pinder, but with two of their crucial figures out today they will have an insurmountable task against the guests.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 12.02.2023. 02:00 PM Local Time(GMT+11)/ 04:00 CET
Prediction: Alternative Point Spread – Perth Wildcats (-2.0)
Odds: 1.80
Sportsbook: Bet365
