Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 22 Mar 2025

Let’s go for Over 179.5 when Illawarra face Melbourne. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -112.

Hawks Won Previous H2H Clash

The last meeting between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United was on Wednesday, with Illawarra coming away with a 80-71 victory. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
4  Melbourne United	18	11	2690	2542	148	10-4	8-7	1L
8  Illawarra Hawks	10	18	2582	2719	-137	6-8	4-10	2L

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Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction & Betting Tips

The total line of 179.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -112. We can see these NBL competitors combining to go bigger.

We take note of any injuries affecting each side before going ahead with our NBL picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Illawarra vs Melbourne league stats:

• The 179.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Illawarra games at home.
• The 179.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Illawarra games.
• The 179.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Melbourne games.
• The 179.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Melbourne games.

Over 179.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 179.5 Points @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ian Clark Over 16.5 Points -133

Ian Clark (Melbourne) can be backed to rack up Over 16.5 points at -133. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.

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William Hickey Under 5.5 Assists -125

William Hickey (Illawarra) is available at -125 to have Under 5.5 assists. He might struggle to reach the Player Assists line this time around, with this pick looking really appealing.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illawarra Hawks 94 - 89 Melbourne United

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Illawarra Hawks to enjoy a 94-89 winning scoreline.

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Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United 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.

The sportsbooks have Illawarra Hawks at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Melbourne United are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +118.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 181.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 181.5, it’s -112.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of game lines and team props for most National Basketball League contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Illawarra

-147

Melbourne

+118

Point Spread

Illawarra -2.5

-111

Melbourne +2.5

-111

Total Points

Under 181.5

-110

Over 181.5

-112

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Tyler Harvey. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)

Over 17.5

-115

Under 17.5

-115

Trey Kell (Illawarra)

Over 17.5

-111

Under 17.5

-118

Ian Clark (Melbourne)

Over 16.5

-133

Under 16.5

-100

Chris Goulding (Melbourne)

Over 16.5

-133

Under 16.5

-100

Matthew Dellavedova (Melbourne)

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-125

William Hickey (Illawarra)

Over 12.5

-105

Under 12.5

-125

Jack White (Melbourne)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Darius Days (Illawarra)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-111

Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (Illawarra)

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-115

Marcus Lee (Melbourne)

Over 7.5

-111

Under 7.5

-118

Matthew Dellavedova (Melbourne)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-133

William Hickey (Illawarra)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-133

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-115

Ian Clark (Melbourne)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Jack White (Melbourne)

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-154

Darius Days (Illawarra)

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-105

Marcus Lee (Melbourne)

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-133

William Hickey (Illawarra)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-125

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Illawarra Hawks Stats

Melbourne United Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 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 185.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 189.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 184.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 184.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.30 pts and allowed 97.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 94.60 pts and allowed 94.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 180.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 183.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 184.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 184.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 95.20 pts and allowed 85.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 94.10 pts and allowed 89.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Adelaide 36ers	21	8	2690	2539	151	11-5	10-3	1L
2  Sydney Kings	20	9	2823	2536	287	12-4	8-5	7W
3  SEM Phoenix	20	9	2911	2665	246	10-4	10-5	1W
4  Melbourne United	18	11	2690	2542	148	10-4	8-7	1L
5  Perth Wildcats	18	11	2634	2505	129	7-7	11-4	2W
6  JackJumpers	13	17	2585	2591	-6	5-9	8-8	1W
7  NZ Breakers	11	18	2629	2673	-44	5-8	6-10	1L
8  Illawarra Hawks	10	18	2582	2719	-137	6-8	4-10	2L
9  Cairns Taipans	8	21	2420	2820	-400	4-12	4-9	1L
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	23	2416	2790	-374	2-12	4-11	9L

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