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Illawarra Hawks

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  2. Bet Builder
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  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Expect a Tight Affair

We’re delighted to see Illawarra have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the generous +2 line at 1.90 when they go up against Melbourne.

7 Wins for United in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

When Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks clashed on Saturday night, Melbourne managed a 96-88 victory. Melbourne have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illawarra Hawks 18 9 2750 2488 262 9-4 9-5 1W
Melbourne United 18 10 2668 2559 109 8-6 10-4 3W
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Expert NBL Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making NBL predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Melbourne vs Illawarra league stats:

  • The +2 line has been covered by Illawarra in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +2 line has been covered by Illawarra in 14 of their last 20 games.

Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction

Illawarra Hawks are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a case for backing them against the spread in this NBL contest. Take the 1.90 for the +2 that is available.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Hawks +2 Probability

According to the betting sites, there’s a 52.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Trey Kell Under 5.5 Rebounds 1.87 Bet365 logo

Trey Kell (Illawarra) can be backed to finish with Under 5.5 rebounds at 1.87. We’re pretty confident that this Player Rebounds wager will end up falling short of the line.


Tyler Harvey Over 16.5 Points 1.75 Bet365 logo

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra) can be backed to record Over 16.5 points at 1.75. We think that the line looks really appealing for this Player Points bet as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Bet Builder Tips

Spread Illawarra +2
Totals Under 193
Player Rebounds Trey Kell Under 5.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Illawarra +2 on the spread, along with Under 193 and Trey Kell (Illawarra) to get Under 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Melbourne United Melbourne United logo 92 - 94 Illawarra Hawks logo Illawarra Hawks

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Illawarra Hawks enjoying a 94-92 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

There are betting odds of 1.96 that Melbourne United land victory, with Illawarra Hawks alternatively at 1.84. According to the top NBL sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 51%.

The current spread is 1 and total points is 194. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 194 can get 1.88.

You can find a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Basketball League contest, with the betting sites creating lots of options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Trey Kell Favorite to Get Most Points

Trey Kell is the favorite to score most points. Odds of 1.87 can be found for him scoring Over 18.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points

Trey Kell (Illawarra)
Over 18.5
1.87
Under 18.5
1.87
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Chris Goulding (Melbourne)
Over 17.5
1.80
Under 17.5
1.95
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Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)
Over 16.5
1.75
Under 16.5
2.00
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Ian Clark (Melbourne)
Over 15.5
1.87
Under 15.5
1.87
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Player Assists

Matthew Dellavedova (Melbourne)
Over 8.5
2.05
Under 8.5
1.72
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Shea Ili (Melbourne)
Over 5.5
2.20
Under 5.5
1.63
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Trey Kell (Illawarra)
Over 4.5
2.05
Under 4.5
1.72
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William Hickey (Illawarra)
Over 4.5
1.80
Under 4.5
1.95
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Player Rebounds

Jack White (Melbourne)
Over 8.5
1.60
Under 8.5
2.25
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Sam Froling (Illawarra)
Over 7.5
2.00
Under 7.5
1.75
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Trey Kell (Illawarra)
Over 5.5
1.87
Under 5.5
1.87
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest NBL regular season and play-off games stats.

Melbourne United logo Melbourne United Stats

Illawarra Hawks logo Illawarra Hawks Stats

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illawarra Hawks 18 9 2750 2488 262 9-4 9-5 1W
Melbourne United 18 10 2668 2559 109 8-6 10-4 3W
Perth Wildcats 17 11 2791 2707 84 9-5 8-6 2W
SEM Phoenix 16 12 2694 2553 141 10-4 6-8 1W
Sydney Kings 16 12 2555 2462 93 7-7 9-5 2L
Adelaide 36ers 13 15 2632 2684 -52 9-6 4-9 2L
JackJumpers 12 16 2345 2470 -125 8-5 4-11 6L
Brisbane Bullets 12 16 2590 2738 -148 6-8 6-8 1W
NZ Breakers 10 18 2403 2554 -151 6-8 4-10 1W
10  Cairns Taipans 7 20 2378 2591 -213 3-11 4-9 1L