Brisbane Bullets
Basketball Australia - NBL Mon 26 Jan 03:30
Illawarra Hawks
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NBL Betting Preview: Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks

Brisbane Bullets host Illawarra Hawks, with tip-off set for 03:30 on Monday 26 January.

We’re Confident Bullets Can Cover the Spread

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.

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Hawks Overcame Bullets in Last H2H

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
Illawarra Hawks 9 16 2266 2416 -150 6-7 3-9 1W
10  Brisbane Bullets 6 21 2267 2570 -303 2-10 4-11 7L
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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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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Brisbane +11.5
Totals Under 182.5
Result & BTTS 80 Brisbane / No

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Brisbane to cover the +11.5 spread, Under 182.5 on the total and Brisbane/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Brisbane Bullets Brisbane Bullets logo 85 - 94 Illawarra Hawks logo 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.

Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Hawks Big Favorites to Win

Illawarra Hawks are massive -714 favorites. They are regarded as 88% 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 +475.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 182.5 right now. There are lots of popular ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 182.5 at -109.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to the NBL and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes live, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Brisbane Bullets logo Brisbane Bullets Stats
Illawarra Hawks logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Adelaide 36ers 21 6 2538 2375 163 12-3 9-3 1L
Sydney Kings 18 9 2595 2340 255 11-4 7-5 5W
SEM Phoenix 18 9 2728 2519 209 10-4 8-5 2W
Melbourne United 17 10 2521 2372 149 10-4 7-6 2W
Perth Wildcats 16 10 2354 2239 115 6-6 10-4 5W
JackJumpers 12 16 2401 2406 -5 4-9 8-7 3L
NZ Breakers 10 17 2443 2487 -44 4-8 6-9 2L
Illawarra Hawks 9 16 2266 2416 -150 6-7 3-9 1W
Cairns Taipans 7 20 2232 2621 -389 3-11 4-9 3L
10  Brisbane Bullets 6 21 2267 2570 -303 2-10 4-11 7L