Cairns Taipans are currently struggling, sitting at the bottom of the league standings with a mere 40% win rate. They are a team to avoid, especially at home, where their win rate is 63.6%. Their recent form is poor, with losses by over 10 points in the last three games, struggling on both offense and defense against top teams. South East Melbourne Phoenix are currently second in the standings with a record of 13 wins and 6 losses, enjoying a strong run of form. They are on a three-game winning streak, recently defeating Brisbane Bullets 107-78. Their offense is fast-paced and distributes scoring across multiple players, with a high-intensity defense forcing turnovers. South East Melbourne Phoenix have a dominant head-to-head record, having won against Cairns Taipans in their last five encounters. They have won both games this season comfortably. On November 14th, they won away 101-90, and on September 20th, they won at home 114-77 by a margin of 37 points. In their last three matchups, the Phoenix have won by more than 8.5 points. Furthermore, in the past five meetings, the Phoenix have scored over 95.5 points each game, showing no offensive pressure against Cairns Taipans. This head-to-head advantage will give the South East Melbourne Phoenix players a psychological edge. Match Prediction: South East Melbourne Phoenix Win, Away