Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 16 Jan 2026

NBL Betting Preview: Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks

Perth Wildcats host Illawarra Hawks, with tip-off set for 05:30 on Friday 16 January.

Perth should secure a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -6.5 to cover the line in their meeting with Illawarra at odds of -111.

Perth Wildcats won their last game 107-97. This was a road victory against South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Illawarra Hawks lost their previous game, being beaten at home to New Zealand Breakers 101-96.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illawarra triumphed 85-84 (OT) when they last played Perth. Illawarra have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBL	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
4  Perth Wildcats	21	12	2996	2840	156	10-7	11-5	1W
8  Illawarra Hawks	13	20	3074	3205	-131	7-9	6-11	2W

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Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing Perth to cover the -6.5 spread in this NBL contest. This is a generous line and the favorites look a value pick at odds of -111.

The NBL experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Perth vs Illawarra league stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Perth in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Perth in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Perth in 3 consecutive games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illawarra in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illawarra in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Wildcats -6.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Perth Wildcats 97 - 88 Illawarra Hawks

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score bet. A play on Perth Wildcats to achieve a 97-88 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this NBL game, Perth Wildcats might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Illawarra Hawks, you will find +200 about the underdogs.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 184.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 184.5, there are odds of -114.

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Moneyline

Perth

-263

Illawarra

+200

Point Spread

Perth -5.5

-118

Illawarra +5.5

-105

Total Points

Under 184.5

-109

Over 184.5

-114

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Perth Wildcats Stats

Illawarra Hawks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 177.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 176.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 181.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 181.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.00 pts and allowed 86.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.50 pts and allowed 88.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 189.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 190.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 181.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 181.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.30 pts and allowed 96.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 88.50 pts and allowed 101.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

NBL Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/20201997

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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