Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 21 Nov 2025

NBL Betting Preview: Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United

Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United, with tip-off set for 04:30 on Friday 21 November.

There's -132 on offer when it comes to Melbourne on the Moneyline and we’re expecting them to get the better of Illawarra. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Illawarra Hawks lost on the road in their last game. Adelaide 36ers won 97-85.

Melbourne United won their previous game which was at home. It was a 99-93 triumph against Brisbane Bullets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 107-93 in favor of Illawarra when they last played Melbourne. Illawarra have enjoyed three consecutive victories against Melbourne. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
5  Melbourne United	20	13	3041	2905	136	11-6	9-7	1W
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W

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Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Melbourne should be able to come out on top in this NBL game. Our pick is to back the road team to win considering that a tempting -132 can be landed right now.

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Key Illawarra vs Melbourne league stats:

• Melbourne have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Melbourne have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Melbourne have won 2 consecutive games.
• Illawarra have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Illawarra have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Illawarra have lost their last 2 games.

United Moneyline Probability

The top betting sites imply that our pick has a 56.8% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Illawarra Hawks 88 - 92 Melbourne United

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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 latest Moneyline odds are +165 that Illawarra Hawks win, while Melbourne United have been chalked up at -208. There is a 38% chance of the hosts winning according to the top NBL sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 186.5. There are lots of popular ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 186.5 can get -112.

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Moneyline

Illawarra

+165

Melbourne

-208

Point Spread

Illawarra +5.5

-111

Melbourne -5.5

-111

Total Points

Under 186.5

-112

Over 186.5

-110

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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  Sydney Kings	24	9	3276	2879	397	13-4	11-5	11W
2  Adelaide 36ers	23	10	3042	2890	152	12-5	11-5	1L
3  SEM Phoenix	22	11	3324	3061	263	11-5	11-6	1L
4  Perth Wildcats	21	12	2996	2840	156	10-7	11-5	1W
5  Melbourne United	20	13	3041	2905	136	11-6	9-7	1W
6  JackJumpers	14	19	2873	2884	-11	6-10	8-9	2L
7  NZ Breakers	13	20	3022	3058	-36	7-9	6-11	1W
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W
9  Cairns Taipans	9	24	2754	3194	-440	4-13	5-11	2L
10  Brisbane Bullets	6	27	2710	3196	-486	2-14	4-13	13L

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