Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction
Illawarra Hawks
Brisbane Bullets
Illawarra Look to End Slump against Brisbane
- The Illawarra Hawks won the last five head to head matches against the Brisbane Bullets scoring 108.2 points per game.
- The Hawks won two and lost three of their last five home games scoring 93.8 points per game.
- Brisbane Bullets won three and lost two of their last five away games.
Illawarra Hawks to win and cover the spread (-5.5)
| Tournament: | National Basketball League (AUS) |
| Live Streaming: | NBL App, Espn+ |
| Venue: | WIN Entertainment Centre (Wollongong) |
| Tip Off: | 14:00:00 |
Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets Match Prediction & Analysis
The Illawarra Hawks return to the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong for a 2:00 PM IST tip-off as they look to bounce back from recent struggles. With home support behind them, the Hawks aim to tighten their defense and regain momentum against a Brisbane side also searching for form.
Current Standings: The Illawarra Hawks currently stand at 8th place on the table with a 5-10 record, while the Brisbane Bullets are at 9th place holding a 5-11 record in 16 matches.
Head to Head Record (Last 5 matches): The Illawarra Hawks won the last five head to head matches against the Brisbane Bullets scoring 108.2 points per game and allowing 87.4 points per game. The Hawks scored over 100 points in each of the last four meetings against the Bullets.
Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | 21.7 | 10.7 | 2.1 | 1.2/2.1 |
| Tyrell Harrison | 16.1 | 9.6 | 2.0 | 0.9/1.2 |
Teams Preview
Illawarra Hawks Preview
The Illawarra Hawks are coming off a disappointing 76-93 loss against the Cairns Taipans in their last match. After a tied first quarter, the Hawks gave up a huge 15-point deficit in the second, which proved to be the turning point in the game.
JaVale McGee continues to rack up the numbers as he recorded yet another double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds — his fourth consecutive double-double and the third straight game in which he has scored over 15 points. William Hickey was also solid on both ends of the floor, contributing 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Hawks’ recent form has been poor, as they have lost four of their last five matches. During this run, they have averaged 89.4 points per game while conceding 100.4 points per game. In all five games, their opponents scored over 92 points.
Brisbane Bullets Preview
The Brisbane Bullets’ poor run of form continues as they suffer yet another defeat, their fourth consecutive loss, this time falling 90-65 to the Adelaide 36ers. The 36ers dominated from the opening quarter and never allowed the Bullets to work their way back into the contest. Brisbane conceded 23 free throws after committing 22 fouls, and they also recorded more turnovers, with one of the major issues being their lack of effective ball movement.
Dakota Mathias was the Bullets’ top scorer off the bench with 14 points, while among the starters Tyrell Harrison recorded an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. Alex Ducas added 12 points, shooting 6-of-12 from the field but going 0-of-5 from three-point range.
Brisbane’s recent form has been poor, having lost four of their last five games. During this stretch, they have averaged 80.2 points per game while conceding 97.2. In their last four outings, they have allowed 90 or more points in each match and have scored under 80 points in their most recent two.
Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | William Hickey |
| SG | Tyler Harvey |
| SF | Wani Swaka Lo Buluk |
| PF | Mason Pealting |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Terry Taylor |
| SG | Mitchell Norton |
| SF | Alex Ducas |
| PF | Sam McDaniel |
| C | Tyrell Harrison |
ILLAWARRA HAWKS vs BRISBANE BULLETS
Winning PredictionWe are backing the Illawarra Hawks to win and cover the -5.5 spread, with their home-court scoring advantage giving them the upper hand. Brisbane’s defensive lapses should contribute to a faster game and we predict the total match points to be over 186.5.
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