Perth Wildcats
Basketball Australia - NBL Sat 25 Oct 05:00
Illawarra Hawks
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NBL Betting Preview: Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks

Perth Wildcats host Illawarra Hawks in this NBL game, with tip-off set for 05:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Wildcats Look Capable of Covering the Line

We’re backing Perth against the spread when they play Illawarra. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -6.5 line, with odds of -108 on offer.

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92-84 Victory for Wildcats in Previous H2H Clash

Perth Wildcats won their last game 110-78. This was a road victory against Cairns Taipans.

Illawarra Hawks suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 116-76 scoreline occurred on the road against South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Perth beat Illawarra when the teams last met. It was a 92-84 scoreline. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NBL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Perth Wildcats 10 8 1601 1563 38 4-5 6-3 1W
Illawarra Hawks 6 10 1444 1551 -107 4-5 2-5 1W
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Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Perth are going to cover the -6.5 on the spread. You can get -108 that there’s a bigger margin of victory in this NBL showdown.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. Our NBL experts also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Perth vs Illawarra league stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Perth in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Perth in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illawarra in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Wildcats -6.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Perth -6.5
Totals Under 186.5
Result & BTTS 80 Perth / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Perth Wildcats Perth Wildcats logo 95 - 85 Illawarra Hawks logo Illawarra Hawks

Perth Wildcats might be able to secure a win and we’re siding with a 95-85 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

Perth Wildcats 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 above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Wildcats Victory

Perth Wildcats are -204 favorites and that means a 67% chance of winning this NBL game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Illawarra Hawks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +160.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 186.5. A wager on the Totals allows bettors to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those expecting a low total can back Under 186.5 at -115.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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There are always opportunities to enjoy NBL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Perth Wildcats logo Perth Wildcats Stats
Illawarra Hawks logo Illawarra Hawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NBL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Adelaide 36ers 14 4 1678 1564 114 8-2 6-2 1L
Melbourne United 13 6 1821 1701 120 7-2 6-4 4L
SEM Phoenix 11 6 1648 1517 131 6-3 5-3 1W
Sydney Kings 10 7 1571 1469 102 4-3 6-4 3W
Perth Wildcats 10 8 1601 1563 38 4-5 6-3 1W
JackJumpers 8 10 1541 1550 -9 2-6 6-4 2W
NZ Breakers 7 11 1598 1590 8 4-5 3-6 1L
Illawarra Hawks 6 10 1444 1551 -107 4-5 2-5 1W
Brisbane Bullets 5 13 1543 1718 -175 1-7 4-6 6L
10  Cairns Taipans 4 13 1382 1604 -222 1-9 3-4 1L