Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 02 Oct 2026

NBL Betting Preview: Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers

Illawarra Hawks host Adelaide 36ers, with tip-off set for 05:30 on Friday 2 October.

We’re predicting that Illawarra and Adelaide will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our pick is to take the -111 that there are Over 187.5 points.

Illawarra Hawks were beaten last game and this was on the road. Sydney Kings claimed a 121-100 win.

Adelaide 36ers won their previous game, beating Cairns Taipans at home. It was a 83-69 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illawarra won the most recent encounter between these sides. A 100-99 victory was registered against Adelaide. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Adelaide win eight times.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
3  Adelaide 36ers	2	1	277	262	15	1-0	1-1	1W
10  Illawarra Hawks	0	3	276	319	-43	0-0	0-3	3L

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Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers Prediction & Betting Tips

The Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

You can get -111 that there are Over 187.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

Our team of NBL experts monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Illawarra vs Adelaide league stats:

• The 187.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Illawarra games at home.
• The 187.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Illawarra games.
• The 187.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Illawarra games.
• The 187.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Adelaide games on the road.
• The 187.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Adelaide games.
• The 187.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Adelaide games.

Over 187.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is why we think it’s worth placing this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Illawarra Hawks 95 - 96 Adelaide 36ers

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Adelaide 36ers landing a 96-95 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers 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.

With a 70% chance of securing victory, Adelaide 36ers are favorites for this NBL game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -238. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Illawarra Hawks are trading at +185.

The current spread is 5.5 and the total points line is 188.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 188.5 at -111.

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Moneyline

Illawarra

+185

Adelaide

-238

Point Spread

Illawarra +5.5

-110

Adelaide -5.5

-115

Total Points

Under 188.5

-111

Over 188.5

-111

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Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Illawarra Hawks Stats

Adelaide 36ers Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 200.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 190.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 187.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 187.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 97.10 pts and allowed 103.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 94.40 pts and allowed 96.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 189.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 187.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 187.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 187.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.20 pts and allowed 97.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 96.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Sydney Kings	3	0	325	268	57	3-0	0-0	3W
2  NZ Breakers	2	2	371	341	30	2-0	0-2	1W
3  Adelaide 36ers	2	1	277	262	15	1-0	1-1	1W
4  JackJumpers	2	1	267	266	1	2-0	0-1	1W
5  Brisbane Bullets	2	1	269	273	-4	2-0	0-1	1L
6  Perth Wildcats	2	1	274	290	-16	2-1	0-0	2W
7  Cairns Taipans	1	3	327	379	-52	1-0	0-3	2L
8  Melbourne United	1	2	263	242	21	0-1	1-1	1L
9  SEM Phoenix	1	2	252	261	-9	0-1	1-1	2L
10  Illawarra Hawks	0	3	276	319	-43	0-0	0-3	3L

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