Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NBL, 18 Jan 2025
Hawks Primed to Win
There’s an attractive -143 that Illawarra are able to get the better of Melbourne. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.
7 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been United Wins
Illawarra Hawks suffered a defeat in their last game. A 91-88 scoreline occurred on the road against Adelaide 36ers.
Melbourne United won their previous game 91-89. This was a road victory against New Zealand Breakers.
Illawarra beat Melbourne in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 106-93 scoreline. We’ve seen seven Melbourne wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Expert NBL Analysis
The NBL experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.
Key Illawarra vs Melbourne league stats:
Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction
There is merit in simply backing Illawarra Hawks to get the better of their opponents in this NBL showdown. Especially as odds of -143 are available when it comes to this pick.
If you want to wager Illawarra to win at bigger odds, why not consider a bet on the Double Result? You simply need them to be leading at half-time and full-time.
Hawks Moneyline Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
Our Pick
Illawarra Moneyline @ -143
Player Props
Trey Kell (Illawarra) can be backed to record Over 18.5 points at -118. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.
Tyler Harvey (Illawarra) can be backed to score Over 18.5 points at -111. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.
Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Bet Builder Tips
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Illawarra on the moneyline, Over 192 on the total and Trey Kell (Illawarra) to score Over 18.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
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 above betting predictions.
Hawks Made Favorites by the Books
For this NBL game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Illawarra Hawks are -167 favorites to win and that means a 63% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that Melbourne United are least likely to win at +133.
The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 195.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 195.5, there are odds of -111.
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Betting Lines & Odds




Trey Kell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Trey Kell is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -118 to score Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -111.
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Last 5 & H2H
Illawarra Hawks
Melbourne United
Head to Head
Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United
- NBL: 19/03 2025 Melbourne United 71 Illawarra Hawks 80
- NBL: 16/03 2025 Illawarra Hawks 77 Melbourne United 83
- NBL: 12/03 2025 Melbourne United 100 Illawarra Hawks 102
- NBL: 08/03 2025 Illawarra Hawks 88 Melbourne United 96
- NBL: 18/01 2025 Illawarra Hawks 117 Melbourne United 95
- NBL: 13/12 2024 Melbourne United 93 Illawarra Hawks 106
- NBL: 24/10 2024 Illawarra Hawks 87 Melbourne United 92
- NBL: 13/03 2024 Melbourne United 100 Illawarra Hawks 94
- NBL: 10/03 2024 Illawarra Hawks 113 Melbourne United 108
- NBL: 07/03 2024 Melbourne United 115 Illawarra Hawks 106
Team Stats
Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.
Illawarra Hawks Stats
Melbourne United Stats
Moneyline
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
Point Spread
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 183.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 194.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 179.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 179.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 96.10 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 102.70 pts and allowed 91.80 pts in the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 189.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 181.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 179.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 179.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 96.90 pts and allowed 92.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 90.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
NBL Table Select Season
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
10
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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