Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 31 Dec 2024

Under 198 Looks Value

The total line looks too big at 198 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -111 and hope that Illawarra and South East Melbourne don’t produce too many fireworks.

Hawks Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Illawarra Hawks got the win in their last game. A 102-84 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Brisbane Bullets.

South East Melbourne Phoenix won their previous game, beating Adelaide 36ers at home. It was a 106-86 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South East Melbourne won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 103-100 triumph when facing Illawarra. Illawarra have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
6  SEM Phoenix	1	1	197	180	17	1-0	0-1	1L
9  Illawarra Hawks	0	2	170	183	-13	0-1	0-1	2L

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Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips

Play the Unders at -111 when these NBL teams take to the court. The 198 points line looks too big and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

The NBL experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Illawarra vs South East Melbourne league stats:

• The 198 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Illawarra games at home.
• The 198 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Illawarra games at home.
• The 198 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 SEM Phoenix games on the road.
• The 198 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 SEM Phoenix games.

Under 198 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

The best betting sites will allow you to shoot for bigger odds on your Under bet. By moving the line and going for a lower Total, there’s the chance to get more juice.

Best Bet

Under 198 Points @ -111 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matthew Hurt Over 20.5 Points -100

Matthew Hurt (South East Melbourne) can be backed to record Over 20.5 points at -100. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Derrick Walton Jr. Over 13.5 Points -115

Derrick Walton Jr. (South East Melbourne) can be wagered to register Over 13.5 points at -115. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.

Correct Score Prediction

Illawarra Hawks 102 - 89 SEM Phoenix

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Illawarra Hawks to record a 102-89 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix 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.

Books Running Scared of Hawks Win

Illawarra Hawks are regarded as having a 77% chance of winning this NBL game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -333. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +255 about South East Melbourne Phoenix.

The spread is 8 and the total points line is currently 202. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to bet Under 202, there are odds of -111.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Basketball League, you can feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Moneyline

Illawarra

-333

SEM Phoenix

+255

Point Spread

Illawarra -8

-111

SEM Phoenix +8

-111

Total Points

Under 202

-111

Over 202

-111

Matthew Hurt Favorite to Score the Most Points

Matthew Hurt is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -100 that he goes Over 20.5 points and -133 when it comes to Under.

Matthew Hurt (SEM Phoenix)

Over 20.5

-100

Under 20.5

-133

Trey Kell (Illawarra)

Over 18.5

-125

Under 18.5

-105

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)

Over 17.5

-115

Under 17.5

-111

Nathan Sobey (SEM Phoenix)

Over 16.5

-115

Under 16.5

-105

Sam Froling (Illawarra)

Over 14.5

-118

Under 14.5

-111

Derrick Walton Jr. (SEM Phoenix)

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-115

Derrick Walton Jr. (SEM Phoenix)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-100

Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-125

Last 5 & H2H

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Illawarra Hawks Stats

SEM Phoenix Stats

Moneyline

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

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 191.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 198.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 194.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 194.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 101.60 pts and allowed 90.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 107.00 pts and allowed 91.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 195.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 205.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 194.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 194.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 99.20 pts and allowed 96.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 101.20 pts and allowed 104.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Melbourne United	3	0	305	249	56	2-0	1-0	3W
2  Adelaide 36ers	2	0	197	159	38	1-0	1-0	2W
3  JackJumpers	3	1	334	328	6	0-1	3-0	3W
4  Perth Wildcats	2	1	253	237	16	1-1	1-0	2W
5  Sydney Kings	1	1	171	152	19	1-1	0-0	1W
6  SEM Phoenix	1	1	197	180	17	1-0	0-1	1L
7  Cairns Taipans	2	2	316	380	-64	1-1	1-1	1L
8  Brisbane Bullets	1	3	348	349	-1	0-1	1-2	3L
9  Illawarra Hawks	0	2	170	183	-13	0-1	0-1	2L
10  NZ Breakers	0	4	330	404	-74	0-2	0-2	4L