Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks, National Basketball League (AUS), Today Match Prediction
Sydney Kings
Illawarra Hawks
Can injury-hit Illawarra stop Sydney's superior shooting efficiency?
- Sydney Kings are shooting 45.5% from the floor and 33.7% from the 3-point range this season.
- The Illawarra Hawks are averaging 88.7 PPG, 41.9 RPG and 19.6 APG per game.
- Sydney hold the 1-0 edge against Illawarra in the season-series, winning the previous game 91-78 on Nov. 16.
Sydney Kings to win.
| Tournament: | National Basketball League (AUS) |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney |
| Tip Off: | 15:00:00 |
Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.45 | 2.34 |
Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks Match Prediction & Analysis
The Sydney Kings will continue their homestand with a clash on Christmas against the defending champions, Illawarra Hawks. Sydney head into this contest on the back of a three-game winning streak at home, while Hawks enter the matchup with a hard-fought loss against 36ers. Both sides look to make a statement victory on Christmas.
Current Standings: The Sydney Kings currently stand in 4th place in the National Basketball League with a 11-7 record, while the Illawarra Hawks are in 8th place with a 6-12 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Illawarra Hawks won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Sydney Kings, scoring 91.8 points per game and allowing 89.8 points per game. The average total match points in the last 5 matches between Sydney and Illawarra is 181.6
Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendric Davis | 23.5 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 1.1/0.0 |
| JaVale McGee | 20.9 | 10.5 | 1.8 | 1.1/2.1 |
Teams Preview
Sydney Kings Preview
The Sydney Kings head into the contest with a 93-97 victory against Adelaide on Wednesday. With this victory, the Kings improved to 10-7 in the National Basketball League 2025-26.
After conceding a 13-point deficit, Sydney pulled it back with a 23-9 surge in the third period and forced the overtime. They outscored the 36ers 12-8 in the overtime.
Kendric Devis and Xavier Cooks led the scoring with 27 points apiece. Cooks also grabbed eight rebounds and Davis dished out 7 assists. Matthew Dellavedova contributed 12 points and 7 assists. Tim Soares added nine points and Bul Kuol had eight. Sydney Kings shot 51% from the floor and 29% from the 3-point range.
Illawarra Hawks Preview
Illawarra Hawks head into the contest with a hard-fought 78-84 loss against the 36ers on Sunday. The defending champions were playing without JaVale McGee and Tyler Harvey. Despite all, the Hawks almost pulled off a win against the leaders. Meanwhile, the Hawks now fell to 6-12 in the league and their title defense is getting tough.
QJ Peterson was the star performer for the Hawks with 21 points, including 3 three-pointers. Wani Swaka Lo Buluk tallied 19 points, 6 rebounds on 8–for-14 shooting. Daniel Grida chipped in with 11 points in 12 minutes, while Mason Peatling added 8 points, and 8 rebounds. William Hickey contributed 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Adelaide outscored Illawarra 24–19 in the final quarter and avoided a big upset.
The Hawks shot 40.5% from the floor and connected only nine threes out of 32. Illawarra had the 46-43 edge in the rebounding battle but fell short in the clutch time. Illawarra led for nine minutes in the game but they couldn't stand tall against Adelaide's execution in the final period.
Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | K. Davis |
| SG | M. Dellavedova |
| SF | X. Cooks |
| PF | B. Kuol |
| C | T. Soares |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | D. Hickey |
| SG | T. Harvey |
| SF | W. Swaka Lo Buluk |
| PF | M. Peatling |
| C | J. McGee |
SYDNEY KINGS vs ILLAWARRA HAWKS
Winning PredictionSydney Kings enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their superior shooting efficiency. We are backing Sydney to counter injury-hit Hawks and win this contest.
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