Perth need to control the tempo to win this game. Cairns have an knack of dragging teams to their slow grinding type of game. Perth need to also shut down Worthington, he seems to always play massive when he goes up against Perth.

Perth by 12

Cairns give up 15 points per game more and score 2 points less on the road than at home. Worst away record in the league (1W, 10L)

Perth give up 7 points less and score 9 points more at home than on the road. Best home record in the league (9W, 1L).

Perth will win.

One of the things I liked against the Hawks, was that they were on-song from the tip-off. I don't want to see the Cats fall into a "we're unbeatable at home" mindset. Pride commeth before destruction.

We're unbeatable at home this season vs Cairns.
Cats by double digits.

Will be a low scoring game for sure. Two big frontlines and solid guards play. Having said that with Perth's depth and home court advantage I cant see the Snakes pulling off an huge upset.

It wont be pretty at all, expect low scoring but Cats should put to rest Cairns playoffs hopes with a big win. Cairns were pretty bad the other night, and although they have showed glimpses, havent shown enough to beat a team like Perth this time of year on the road imo Still so annoyed they beat Adelaide in Adelaide, i just dont rate them.

Loving this round of games starting tonight. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Perth by stacks

Im not so sure it will be that easy for the Cats. Cairns still have a shot at the playoffs (a remote chance) so they will be absolutely desperate and will treat this like a grand final.

Wildcats are starting to get some form back, but have doubts that they are playing their best right now. I think the Cats will win - top spot is on the line for them so the incentive is there - but it won't be easy.

Perth by a few points in a struggle.

It's Redhage's 350th Game tonight. I think the Cats will pull out the Birthday cake and blow Cairns out of the Water after some low scoring early quarters.

I also cant remember the last time the Wildcats had a Monday night game at home

Game 1 of the 2013 GF, I think.

I mean 2014.

I must have missed that.

Really? Well we won...

The Monday game, not the fact we Won :)

If the snakes can bring some of their defensive intensity on the road, then the game will get tougher, but if the Cats continue their home form, they will demolish Cairns. Although I'm always reluctant to tip a big win, that's what we need. The Cats need to continue their home court dominance to finish on 20 wins.

Cats need to win this one by at least 1 point for me to be satisfied with the result.

#778, see where I corrected my error straight after posting the game was in 2013? That's what I was on about.

From Twitter: WILDCATS ALERT: Casey Prather will miss tonight's game with hamstring tightness. He's expected to play on Friday.

Do we have enough time to bring in Ennis as replacement?

Hire playing really well.

Who is the coach of Taipans? Looks like Gordie.

Bit of a yawnfest, but I can't complain about a win minus Prather.

"Game one of the 2013 was between Cairns and the Breakers. Not sure what you are on about?"
No it wasn't. Maybe make sure you're right before correcting people?

OHHHHH no you didnt! Chalmers will love that.

"The reality is despite a few mini runs the Taipans were never in it."

Sounds like the Taipans game vs NZ on Saturday night.

Was a odd game. Perth never looked like they would truly put Cairns away, yet Cairns never really looked like their runs were merely going to show effort without a result. Cats missed Prather, they run very thin on scoring punch. Luckily for them Hire actually made a shot and Martin had a huge season high of 11.

Yeah I saw it. I let it slide ;-)

You arnt wrong Kobe24. Whilst I enjoyed the win, there were times when I thought they might not win.

It's a bit of a worry when you're reliant on Hire having a great game to win. Nice to see it though, hopefully it gives his confidence a boost.
Cairns were tough in patches, and at the end of the day Perth did what was necessary to win. Can't ask for much more than that, especially with Prather out.
Really hope his rest was only precautionary. We'll need him against MU.

They spent over the cap to beat Cairns last night? That's some pretty crafty bookkeeping.