Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 22 Nov '25)

Ready for some razzle-dazzle on the courts? On Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, the Cairns Taipans will throw down with the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL tournament. It’s time to analyze the numbers, or should I say, tickle the statistics, to figure out where the smart money should go. Oh, the excitement is as palpable as a basketball post-game sweat sock!

Over the last 10 nail-biting encounters between these two hoops titans, the Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers have each claimed victory twice. Yes, you read that right, folks—a statistical standoff more tense than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Previously, on February 1st, 2025, the Breakers took the home-court advantage and broke a few Taipans' hearts with a 99-92 triumph. Clearly, the Breakers' baskets were thrilled to be filled that day.

Now, here comes the ballerina-like grace of the statistics dance: In their last showdown, both teams managed to pull off the remarkable feat of shooting exactly 0/0 free throws and three-pointers. That's some next-level symmetry right there! On the defensive side, the battle of zero rebounds continues, and don’t get me started on those turnovers—Cairns and New Zealand seem to have developed a mutual aversion to losing the ball.

Rolling into this matchup, Cairns Taipans might still be recovering from a sting delivered by South East Melbourne Phoenix, where they lost 90-101. Meanwhile, the Breakers waltzed into the court and swept away the Brisbane Bullets with a decisive 113-84 victory. With the trajectory of these titans, it seems the Breakers are just warming up like a well-oiled machine ready to rumble.

Given these stats, the scales tip slightly in favor of the New Zealand Breakers. Unless Cairns Taipans bring out their inner court jesters, expect the Breakers to glide away with this one, possibly leaving the Taipans in search of their lost mojo. May the best team win, and may the basketball gods be entertained!