Illawarra Hawks

Basketball Australia - NBL Sat 9 Mar 23:00

Melbourne United

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Expect a Close Game

There’s value on the spread and we really like Illawarra +3. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage against Melbourne at odds of -111.

United Are 7 From 10 on the Head to Head

Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks played each other in the last game, with Melbourne securing a dramatic 115-106 overtime win. Melbourne have five straight victories against Illawarra. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Expert NBL Analysis

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Key Illawarra vs Melbourne league stats:

  • The +3 line has been covered by Illawarra in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Illawarra in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Illawarra in 4 consecutive games at home.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Our best bet is Illawarra Hawks at +3 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our pick at -111 lands a really nice return for this NBL game.

There’s an opportunity to secure bigger odds and this can be achieved by moving the line. Squeeze more juice from your pick by taking an alternative wagering view.

Hawks +3 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this basketball bet.

Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Chris Goulding Under 17.5 Points -115 bet365 logo

Chris Goulding (Melbourne) can be backed to total Under 17.5 points at -115. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points as the line looks high enough.

Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Bet Builder Tips

Spread Illawarra +3
Player Rebounds Jo Lual-Acuil Under 8.5
Player Points Chris Goulding Under 17.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Illawarra +3, Jo Lual-Acuil (Melbourne) Under 8.5 rebounds and Chris Goulding (Melbourne) Under 17.5 points.

The bet builder option is fantastic for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illawarra Illawarra logo 92 - 90 Melbourne logo Melbourne

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Illawarra claiming a 92-90 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

United Trading at Shorter Odds Than Hawks

Melbourne United have the shortest price to win this NBL game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -154 Moneyline betting odds. Illawarra Hawks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +125.

There is a spread of 3 and total points has a line of 179. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 179, it’s -111.

There are a wide range of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Basketball League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Gary Clark Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Gary Clark. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -111 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Gary Clark (Illawarra)
Over 17.5
-118
Under 17.5
-111
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Chris Goulding (Melbourne)
Over 17.5
-115
Under 17.5
-115
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Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)
Over 15.5
-118
Under 15.5
-111
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Sam Froling (Illawarra)
Over 15.5
-111
Under 15.5
-118
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Player Rebounds

Jo Lual-Acuil (Melbourne)
Over 8.5
-105
Under 8.5
-125
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Gary Clark (Illawarra)
Over 7.5
-115
Under 7.5
-115
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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, NBL micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest NBL regular season and play-off games stats.

Illawarra Hawks logo Illawarra Hawks Stats

Melbourne United logo Melbourne United Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

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NBL Standings Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Melbourne United 20 8 2615 2454 161 11-3 9-5 1W
Perth Wildcats 17 11 2630 2563 67 10-4 7-7 2L
JackJumpers 16 12 2564 2378 186 8-6 8-6 4W
Illawarra Hawks 14 14 2547 2518 29 8-6 6-8 1L
Sydney Kings 13 15 2672 2602 70 7-7 6-8 1W
NZ Breakers 13 15 2498 2480 18 8-6 5-9 1L
Brisbane Bullets 13 15 2458 2534 -76 8-6 5-9 1L
Cairns Taipans 12 16 2506 2589 -83 7-7 5-9 1W
Adelaide 36ers 12 16 2457 2563 -106 9-5 3-11 1W
10  SEM Phoenix 10 18 2425 2691 -266 7-7 3-11 4L