Cairns Taipans, with a 3-9 record, are struggling, relying on Jaden McVeigh's offensive output (16.2 points per game). They show resilience at home, winning 5 of their last 7 games, but face injury woes with 4 players sidelined. Their average points difference is a significant -17.1, indicating a clear gap in both offense and defense. South East Melbourne Phoenix, holding third place with a 7-3 record, boasts the league's second-best offense led by Creek (23.7 points per game). However, they are on a three-game losing streak and have only one away win in 8 games. The key aspects of this match are: Can Cairns Taipans exploit their opponent's away form with their home advantage to attempt a winning streak? And can Phoenix's Nathan Sobey regain his form to break their away slump? South East Melbourne Phoenix is dealing with a severe injury crisis, with 6 players out, including key players Sam Waardenburg, Ryan Smith, and Cody Stattmann, severely impacting their squad depth. Phoenix has performed well this season, currently third in the league with an 11-6 record. Their form has been strong recently, with 5 wins in their last 6 games, averaging 97 points per game, placing their offense among the league's best. Their core guard, Nathan Sobey, contributes 21.7 points per game, with a 39% three-point shooting accuracy, making him the team's top scorer. Cairns Taipans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Recommendation: Over 182.5