Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction
Illawarra Hawks
Adelaide 36ers
Pace Meets Power as Hawks Take on Adelaide 36ers
- Adelaide 36ers has a 56.8% win rate against the Illawarra Hawks.
- Illawarra Hawks average 94.4 points at home, while playing against the Adelaide 36ers.
- In the last five matches, Adelaide 36ers has won two and lost three matches.
Adelaide 36ers to win and cover the spread (-2.5)
| Tournament: | National Basketball League (AUS) |
| Live Streaming: | NBL League Pass, Espn+ |
| Venue: | WIN Entertainment Centre |
| Tip Off: | 14:00:00 |
Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 2.34 | 1.58 |
Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Match Prediction & Analysis
Illawarra Hawks host Adelaide 36ers on 5 Feb 2026 in a key NBL clash. The Hawks will lean on home-court energy and pace to disrupt Adelaide, while the 36ers arrive with stronger form and depth. With ladder positions at stake, expect a tight, physical contest likely decided in the final quarter.
Current Standings: Adelaide 36ers is currently 1st in the NBL standings with a 21-8 record, while the Illawarra Hawks is 8th in the standings with a 10-18 record.
Head-to-Head matchups: In the last five head-to-head matchups, Adelaide 36ers has won all five matches against the Illawarra Hawks.
Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Peterson | 16 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 0.9/0.1 |
| Bryce Cotton | 25.3 | 3.6 | 7.7 | 1.9/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Illawarra Hawks Preview
In their recent NBL matchup, the Illawarra Hawks fought hard but ultimately fell 99-106 to the Perth Wildcats at the WIN Entertainment Centre, extending their losing streak to two matches.
Quentin Peterson led the scoring with 22 points and 6 assists, while JaVale McGee added 18 points and 11 rebounds, a double-double. Other contributors like Tyler Harvey added 13 points, Wani Swaka (12) and Sam Froling (12), but it wasn’t enough.
Offensively, the Hawks shot 49.4% from the field, including 33.3% from the perimeter and 78.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 44-33, but made key turnovers (11) and 19 fouls, causing multiple momentum swings and points off turnovers.
Overall, the team averages 91.5 points per game, while dishing out 16.5 assists. Defensively, they record 39.5 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 98 points per game.
Adelaide 36ers Preview
Adelaide’s night at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre ended in a 20-point defeat, 77-97, as the South East Melbourne Phoenix controlled the contest from the second quarter onward in their recent NBL matchup.
Bryce Cotton led the 36ers with 26 points, but shot inefficiently (7-of-21), while Flynn Cameron added 21, providing most of Adelaide’s scoring threat. Zylan Cheatham added 13 points and controlled the boards with 14 rebounds.
Offensively, the 36ers shot 41.5% from the field, including 94.1% from the free throw line, but struggled with 25.9% from the three point line, highlighted by their inefficient ball movement (15 assists) compared to Phoenix’s (21).
Defensively, they lost out on the rebounding battle as well (37-54), allowing Phoenix to score second chance points and committed 16 turnovers and 15 fouls, which hurt them down the stretch. Overall, the team averages 99.3 points per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. Defensively, they record 39.3 rebounds and allow opponents to just 87.3 points per game.
Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Quentin Peterson |
| SG | Tyler Harvey |
| SF | Mason Peatling |
| PF | Jonah Bolden |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Bryce Cotton |
| SG | Flynn Cameron |
| SF | Blake Jones |
| PF | Zylan Cheatham |
| C | Ben Griscti |
ILLAWARRA HAWKS vs ADELAIDE 36ERS
Winning PredictionAdelaide’s depth, composure, and stronger late-game execution give them the edge, even on the road. Illawarra should start fast and feed off the home crowd, but unless the Hawks control the boards and limit turnovers, the 36ers’ balance is likely to decide it late. We are backing the Adelaide 36ers to win this matchup.
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