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Basketball Australia - NBL Thu 7 Mar 03:30

Illawarra Hawks

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Will Hawks Stay Within Touching Distance?

We are happy to get with Illawarra against the spread. -111 is available that they are able to cover +7 against Melbourne and that looks very reasonable.

United Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

Melbourne United won their last game, beating Illawarra Hawks at home by a 92-87 scoreline. Illawarra Hawks won their previous game, beating New Zealand Breakers at home. It was a 88-85 victory.

It was Melbourne who came out on top when they last played Illawarra. A 92-87 win was recorded. Melbourne have four straight victories against Illawarra. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Expert NBL Analysis

In order to come up with the best NBL picks, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Melbourne vs Illawarra league stats:

  • The +7 line has been covered by Illawarra in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +7 line has been covered by Illawarra in 18 of their last 20 games.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Melbourne in 6 of their last 10 games against Illawarra.

We’re confident of Illawarra Hawks staying close in this NBL game, with our pick being that they’ll cover the spread. The +7 line looks generous at odds of -111.

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

Hawks +7 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Sam Froling Over 14.5 Points -105 bet365 logo

Sam Froling (Illawarra) can be backed to total Over 14.5 points at -105. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.

Current Sam Froling Lines and Odds

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Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Bet Builder Tips

Spread Illawarra +7
Player Points Sam Froling Over 14.5
Player Assists Matthew Dellavedova Under 6.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Illawarra +7.5, Sam Froling (Illawarra) Over 14.5 points and Matthew Dellavedova (Melbourne) Under 6.5 assists.

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

Melbourne Melbourne logo 93 - 88 Illawarra logo Illawarra

There’s the chance to land fantastic odds when it comes to Melbourne winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 93-88 triumph in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks 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 Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Melbourne United are -357 favorites and that means a 78% chance of winning this NBL game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Illawarra Hawks.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 178. The Total lines offer basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 178, it’s -111.

Fans of the highest level basketball league in Australia and New Zealand are spoilt for choice thanks to the many game lines and team props which are available for every contest. Head to the betting sites and find the best value wagers.

Betting Lines & Odds

Gary Clark Favorite to Get Most Points

Gary Clark is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -115 that he goes Over 17.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Gary Clark (Illawarra)
Over 17.5
-115
Under 17.5
-115
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Chris Goulding (Melbourne)
Over 17.5
-105
Under 17.5
-125
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Jo Lual-Acuil (Melbourne)
Over 15.5
-115
Under 15.5
-115
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Tyler Harvey (Illawarra)
Over 15.5
-105
Under 15.5
-125
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Player Rebounds

Jo Lual-Acuil (Melbourne)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-133
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Sam Froling (Illawarra)
Over 7.5
-125
Under 7.5
-105
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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.

Melbourne United logo Melbourne United Stats

Illawarra Hawks logo Illawarra Hawks Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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