Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction
Illawarra Hawks
New Zealand Breakers
Can New Zealand make a comeback against Illawarra after a blowout loss?
- The Illawarra Hawks are averaging 90.1 points, 42.2 rebounds and 19.5 assists per game.
- The Breakers are shooting 44.4% from the floor and 28.9% from the 3-point range this season.
- In the last ten meetings, Illawarra Hawks have six wins and New Zealand emerged victorious on four occasions.
The Illawarra Hawks to win and cover the spread (-5.5).
| Tournament: | National Basketball League (AUS) |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres, Wollongong |
| Tip Off: | 09:00:00 |
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.67 | 2.86 |
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Match Prediction & Analysis
The defending champions, Illawarra Hawks will host New Zealand Breakers in the regular-season clash on Sunday. Illawarra head into this contest on the back of a tough loss in overtime, while Breakers, who came through a biggest blowout loss, look to find a breakthrough victory.
Current Standings: The Illawarra Hawks currently stand at the 7th spot in the National Basketball League with a 8-14 record, while the Breakers are at the 8th spot with a 8-15 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Illawarra Hawks won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the New Zealand Breakers, scoring 88.6 points per game and allowing 94 points per game. The average total match points in the last 5 matches between Illawarra and New Zealand is 182.6.
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | 20.3 | 10.0 | 1.8 | 0.9/2.0 |
| Parker Jackson-Cartwright | 16.3 | 4.4 | 7.3 | 1.6/0.1 |
Teams Preview
Illawarra Hawks Preview
Illawarra Hawks head into the contest with an overtime loss to the SEM Phoenix. The defending champions forced an overtime through Peterson’s two-pointer with two seconds left in fourth quarter. Illawarra conceded 15 consecutive points in extra time to drop the game.
The Hawks now fell to 8-14 in the National Basketball League 2025-26. They also snapped their two-game winning streak. QJ Peterson led the scoring with 22 points and six rebounds. Sam Froling also dropped 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Tyler Harvey dropped 19 points. JaVale McGee added 17 points and nine rebounds. Mason Peatling also contributed 15 points and five rebounds.
Illawarra Hawks shot 55% from the floor and 57% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded 13 steals and two blocks. They edged out Melbourne 45-43 in the rebounding battle. However, they also committed 18 turnovers. They fell completely flat in the overtime with just 7 points.
New Zealand Breakers Preview
The New Zealand Breakers are back on the road after a humiliating defeat against the Kings on Friday. The Breakers faced a 62-103 blowout loss to Sydney and dropped consecutive games at home. They were below average in the second quarter where the Kiwis managed only four points.
New Zealand now fell to 8-15 in the National Basketball League 2025-26. However, they won their previous game on the road after snapping a three-game losing skid. Only two players reached double figures. Karim Lopez scored 11 points and five rebounds, while Izaiah Brockington contributed 10 points. They conceded a 41-point deficit which is the biggest of the season.
The Breakers shot 38% from the floor and 20% from the three-point line. They were edged out 34-46 in the rebounding battle and were also out-assisted 13-22. New Zealand recorded 6 steals and five blocks. It could be a motivation for the Breakers against the defending champions due to their 2-0 advantage in the series.
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Q. Peterson |
| SG | J. Ball |
| SF | D. Hickey |
| PF | W. Swaka Lo Buluk |
| C | J. McGee |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | P. Jackson-Cartwright |
| PG | I. Brockington |
| PG | K. Lopez |
| PG | S. Mennenga |
| PG | R. Baker, Jr. |
ILLAWARRA HAWKS vs NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS
Winning PredictionThe Illawarra Hawks enter this contest as the favourites to win this match due to more impactful offense and superior defense. We are backing the Hawks to improve their numbers against New Zealand and win this contest.
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