Our model projects Cairns Taipans 101, Illawarra Hawks 95, with the Taipans favored in this NBL matchup.
The combined 195.5-point projection runs above the NBL’s 189.1 combined-points average. Taipans score 91.7 a game and concede 94.9; Hawks score 95.2 and concede 105.1.
Taipans sit 4th in the NBL standings, Hawks sit 10th. Tip-off at Cairns Convention Centre. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBL 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Cairns TaipansHome and away records are not available yet for this season.
Illawarra Hawks2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Taipans by 6.3, total 195.5.
Hawks on the road: 1–4 SU, 95.2 PPG.
The last 8 meetings on record are split 4-4. Most recent: Cairns Taipans won 110-100 on 11 Oct 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cairns TaipansTaipans |
6 | 4 | 917 | 949 | WWLWW |
| 10 | Illawarra HawksHawks |
2 | 8 | 952 | 1051 | LLWLL |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
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