Cairns Pop Up Arena will play host to Saturday's Round 1 NBL game between Cairns Taipans and Sydney Kings. The game kicks off at 8:05 pm with Cairns Taipans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cairns Taipans vs. Sydney Kings game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday January 16, 2021 at 8:05 pm

Where: Cairns Pop Up Arena

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Cairns Taipans vs Sydney Kings Preview

There’s no doubt the Kings will be playing with a chip on their shoulder after last season was cancelled right in the midst of their championship series against the Wildcats.

Sydney will need every bit of that motivation if they are to make it back to the finals this year though, let alone take down a Cairns side that looks poised to strike with a loaded roster.

Unlike in years past, the Kings are now relying heavily on the duo of Casper Ware Jr and Jarell Martin with Xavier Cooks ruled out for the first few months of the season. 

The Taipans, meanwhile, look set to contend for a title if their young roster can remain healthy and generate some chemistry in the early stages.

New Zealander Mojave King is a man to watch as he looks to make a name for himself ahead of next year’s NBA Draft, while Scott Machado and Cameron Oliver are already well-established guys capable of leading this team to victory.

It’s very odd to find the Kings as outsiders this early in a season, but when you consider Cairns also has home-court advantage, it’s not hard to see why.

The Taipans were a perfect 3-0 as the home favourite last season and they do look a tremendous bet to kick things off with a win.

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