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Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets Live Stream & Tips - Hawks to record Froling-inspired victory in NBL

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Last updated: 19 Jan 2025
Ryan Tucker 19 Jan 2025
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  • Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets expert predictions for Monday’s Round 17 NBL matchup
  • Hawks backed to complete a season sweep over Brisbane Bullets
  • Expect high scores from Sam Froling and key bench players Hickey and Olbrich
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Sam Froling of the Hawks dunks. (Getty Images)

Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets Preview


Illawarra Hawks have dominated the Bullets this season and another victory over Brisbane is predicted. Sam Froling can get 20+ points in a clear cut Hawks win.
  • Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets Preview
  • Head to Head 
  • Illawarra Hawks Form
  • Brisbane Bullets Form & Team News

  • Illawarra won both games against Brisbane earlier this season by 12 and 18 points respectively.
  • Brisbane are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • The Bullets give up the most points in the paint of any team in the NBL at 46.1 per game.
  • Sam Froling leads the league in Points in the Paint averaging 12.8 of his 14.7 season average under the rim. 

Head to Head 


2024/25 Match Results

Sep 27th 24: Illawarra 113-101 Brisbane
Dec 27th 24: Brisbane 84-102 Illawarra

2023/24 Season Series

Brisbane Bullets won 2-1

Illawarra Hawks Form


Illawarra regained their composure following the loss to Adelaide last Monday, to beat down on Melbourne United on Saturday, winning 117-95.

The Hawks led at every break, dictating terms on their home court against the second placed United. The extra pressure and energy from Illawarra was the difference taking 19 offensive boards and 25 second chance points.

On the defensive end they managed to hold Chris Goulding to just 14 points in the contest, all in the first half. Wani Swaka Lo Buluk was as effective as ever hassling the Melbourne offence at key times of the game. 

Trey Kell III top scored with 23pts while Lachie Olbrich added 18pts off the bench as the Hawks continue to be on the best teams with bench points per game.

Brisbane Bullets Form & Team News


The Bullets sit 2.5 games out of the top 6 and whilst they mathematically still have a chance to make it to finals it seems an insurmountable task.

Their most recent hit out against the last placed Cairns Taipans ended in a 111-80 loss with the Taipans scoring 48 points in the paint against the undersized Bullets defence.

Casey Prather continues to do Casey Prather things, scoring 22 pts to lead his team in scoring while also collecting 10 rebounds.  

Brisbane also allowed their opponent to make 16 of 29 shots from deep in the game, a rate which dwarfs the season average of 37.6% the Bullets have allowed their opponents. 

The injury list on the NBL website has not been updated but 3 Bullets players are listed as out for the season while Deng Adel, Rocco Zikarsky and Tyrell Harrison are all missing timelines to return.

Verdict

Take Illawarra to cover the line and go Over their Team Total. Sam Froling over his points total and 20+ are also key bets.

Best Bet1: Illawarra -13.5 Line @9/10 at Betgoodwin - 1 Unit
Best Bet2: Illawarra over 104.5 Team Total @9/10 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: S Froling over 14.5 Player Points @4/5 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: S Froling 20+ Player Points @14/5 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
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