Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 26 Jan 2026

NBL Betting Preview: Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks

Brisbane Bullets host Illawarra Hawks, with tip-off set for 04:30 on Monday 26 January.

Brisbane might not be a complete pushover against Illawarra and we fancy them against the spread. You can get +11.5 and the underdogs are available at odds of -114.

Brisbane Bullets lost on the road in their last game. Melbourne United won 98-66.

Illawarra Hawks got the win in their previous game. A 101-91 triumph occurred on the road when playing Tasmania JackJumpers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Illawarra who came out on top when they last played Brisbane. A 100-85 win was recorded. Illawarra have six straight wins against Brisbane. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	27	2710	3196	-486	2-14	4-13	13L

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Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s hard to resist wagering Brisbane considering they’ve been given +11.5 on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -114 to keep things close in this NBL contest.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert basketball predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the NBL stats that are the most valuable.

Key Brisbane vs Illawarra league stats:

• The +11.5 line has been covered by Brisbane in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illawarra in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illawarra in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illawarra in 16 of their last 20 games.

Bullets +11.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Brisbane Bullets 85 - 94 Illawarra Hawks

There are lots of different ways to back Illawarra Hawks on the correct score betting and something like 94-85 in their favor might be along the right lines at huge odds.

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Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Illawarra Hawks are massive -833 favorites. They are regarded as 89% likely to win this NBL game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Brisbane Bullets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +525.

12.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 184.5 right now. There are lots of popular ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 184.5 at -108.

The best betting apps offer a wide variety of team props and game lines for most NBL contests, giving you plenty of alternatives to consider. Be sure to explore both pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Brisbane

+525

Illawarra

-833

Point Spread

Brisbane +12.5

-115

Illawarra -12.5

-108

Total Points

Under 184.5

-108

Over 184.5

-115

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

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Brisbane Bullets Stats

Illawarra Hawks Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 172.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 182.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 182.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 182.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 93.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.70 pts and allowed 98.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 187.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 189.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 182.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 182.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.20 pts and allowed 95.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 90.10 pts and allowed 98.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

NBL Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/20201997

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Sydney Kings	24	9	3276	2879	397	13-4	11-5	11W
2  Adelaide 36ers	23	10	3042	2890	152	12-5	11-5	1L
3  SEM Phoenix	22	11	3324	3061	263	11-5	11-6	1L
4  Perth Wildcats	21	12	2996	2840	156	10-7	11-5	1W
5  Melbourne United	20	13	3041	2905	136	11-6	9-7	1W
6  JackJumpers	14	19	2873	2884	-11	6-10	8-9	2L
7  NZ Breakers	13	20	3022	3058	-36	7-9	6-11	1W
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W
9  Cairns Taipans	9	24	2754	3194	-440	4-13	5-11	2L
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	27	2710	3196	-486	2-14	4-13	13L

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