CTP vs PW Dream11 Prediction NBL Live Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats

CTP vs PW Dream11: The National Basketball League is now in full flow and as expected, the action has been high-octane with some games going right down to the wire. The NBL may not have the firepower as the NBA but it still has been able to narrow the gap recently to a considerable degree. In this game, the Cairns Taipans will look to narrow the gap against the Perth Wildcats in a crucial match-up.

The Cairns Taipans come into this game after defeating the South East Melbourne Phoenix 85:76 as four players scored at least 15 points. On the other hand, the Perth Wildcats also won their second game in a row like the Taipans when they defeated Illawara Hawks 77:71 in an amazing defensive performance. Will the Taipans repeat such a defensive outing?

Home: Cairns Taipans
Visitors: Perth Wildcats
Match Timing: 10 October, @ 02:00 PM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: Cairns Convention Centre

CTP vs PW Dream11 NBL Projections, Stats & Analysis

The Wildcats didn’t shoot well at all in the previous game, making just 37% of their shots, making just 25% of their three-point lines. How did they survive on the offensive end then? Free-throws. They extracted a 20-7 free-throw points advantage and one other way they outhustled the Hawks was by forcing 18 turnovers and committed just seven of them. This is a great defensive start for Perth but they need more from their offense to make a deep run.

The Taipans did win in their last battle but it was an ugly game with the two teams committing 46 turnovers in total. They did well in terms of outgunning their opponents, making eight more threes than the Phoenix and limiting them to a mere 17% from deep. The Taipans trailed a lot during the game but a 26-14 fourth quarter turned it around for them. Cairns will need to turn it over much fewer times gainst the Wildcats, a team that is well-adept at playing it clean and also play solid defense.

Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats NBL Live, Team News and Lineups

Cairns Taipans Roster:

Taipans Expected Starters
F: Bul Kuol
F: DJ Hoff
G: Tahjere McCall
F: Keanu Pinder
G: Ben Ayre

BENCH: Jonah Antonio, Shannon Scott, Gabe Hadley, Mirko Djeric, Majok Deng, Sam Waardenburg, Josh Davey.

Perth Wildcats Roster:

Wildcats Expected Starters
F: Brady Manek
F: Todd Blanchfield
G: Luke Travers
G: Bryce Cotton
G: Mitch Norton

BENCH: Oliver Hayes-Brown, Tashawn Thomas, Jesse Wagstaff, Corey Webster, Michael Harris, Kyle Zunic, Majok Majok, Corey Shervill.

NBL Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Bryce Cotton(PW)
Points: 13
Rebounds: 02
Assists: 04
Steals: 02
Bryce can do much more damage than he did in the last game and would like to shoot better than 1/7 from three. I expect a 19-25 points, 5-9 rebounds, and 5-8 assists range. He can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 Prediction scenario.

Tahjere McCall(CTP)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 05
Steals: 04
McCall is a superb all-around player but committed seven turnovers but did shoot 7/14. I expect him to be in 14-19 points, 5-8 rebounds, and 4-7 assists range.

Luke Travers(PW)
Points: 14
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 04
Steals: 02
Travers is a brilliant passer who can also get going in other areas. I expect a 8-12 points, 5-8 assists, and 4-6 rebounds range.

Dj Hogg(CTP)
Points: 18
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 01
Steals: 03
Hogg made four triples in the last game and was big on the rebounding end. I expect him to be in 16-22 points, 5-8 rebounds, and 3-5 assists range.

Brady Manek(PW)
Points: 09
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 02
Steals: 01
Brady can deal damage in multiple areas but can be off from long-range at times. I expect him to be in 8-13 points and 4-7 rebounds range.

Keanu Pinder(CTP)
Points: 19
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 04
Blocks: 01
Steals: 01
Pinder is a wonderful scorer who can also get strong on the rebounding and playmaking end. I believe he will be in 15-22 points, 6-9 rebounds, and 5-8 assists range.

Jesse Wagstaff(PW)
Points: 10
Rebounds: 00
Assists: 02
Steals: 01
Jesse has scored in double-figures twice in a row. I expect a 10-14 points range here.

Shannon Scott(CTP)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 07
Steals: 03
Shannon is a superb passer who has improved as a scorer over the years. I expect him to be in 14-19 points, 5-8 assists, and 4-7 rebounds range.

Corey Webster(PW)
Points: 08
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 01
Webster can become a strong off-the-bench player. I expect him to be in 9-14 points and 4-6 rebounds range here.

Bul Kuol(CTP)
Points: 05
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 01
Steals: 03
Bul can be a strong contributor in the starting lineup and will like to recover from his last game. I expect a 10-15 points and 4-7 rebounds range.

Todd Blachenfield(PW)
Points: 02
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 02
Steals: 02
Todd needs to do much more on the offensive end than he did in the last game. I expect him to be in 4-8 points and 4-6 rebounds range.

Sam Waardenburg(CTP)
Points: 06
Rebounds: 00
Assists: 00
Steals: 01
Sam is a decent role player. I expect him to be in 4-8 points range.

Mitch Norton(PW)
Points: 14
Rebounds: 01
Assists: 03
Mitch will need to turn up with some nights regularly. I expect him to be in 7-11 points range here.

Majok Deng(CTP)
Points: 05
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 00
Majok made a triple in the last game.

Majok Majok(PW)
Points: 04
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 00
Majok plays a decent chunk of minutes.