Cairns Taipans have had a challenging season, with a record of 5 wins and 15 losses after 20 rounds, placing them 10th in the league. Their recent form has dipped, suffering a two-game losing streak after a 73-93 defeat to Adelaide 36ers on the road. Melbourne Phoenix have performed strongly, holding a 13-7 record after 20 rounds, which sees them ranked 3rd in the league. Their three-game winning streak was halted in their last match, a narrow 84-87 loss to Tasmania JackJumpers on the road, which may have impacted team morale. In their last 10 encounters, Cairns Taipans have won 3 times, while Melbourne Phoenix have won 7 times, giving Melbourne Phoenix a head-to-head advantage. Can Cairns Taipans leverage their home advantage to overcome Melbourne Phoenix in this matchup? Recommendation: Melbourne Phoenix -8.5 Recommendation: Over 182.5