Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction, Tips & Odds – Oct. 20, 2023
Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction 20.10.2023. NBL action continues on Friday with the Illawarra Hawks greeting Melbourne United in an exciting clash in which United will be looking to extend their winning ways against the unstable hosts.
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Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Odds
Illawarra Hawks Team News
The Illawarra Hawks are not doing well in the new season with a 1-3 W-L record sitting close to the bottom of the standings. One of the main reasons for their poor results has been the underperforming of their leader and best player Tyler Harvey, who had two miserable games in the last two rounds and consequently the Hawks lost both games.
At least the Hawks have home advantage in this game, but things are not looking good for them early on, especially because they are playing with a loaded roster and three import players. A glimpse of what they are capable of was shown in a rare win over the Melbourne Phoenix at home, but overall Illawarra have been inconsistent and are currently far below Melbourne´s level.
The boys are locked in and ready to take on United 🦅 #WeRiseTogether pic.twitter.com/cdJD2PEO1N
— Illawarra Hawks Basketball (@illawarrahawks) October 19, 2023
Melbourne United Team News
Melbourne United have had a much better start to the season compared to the hosts winning their opening four out of five games. They currently share the top spot with the champions Sydney Kings and are looking very sound this season.
The big news coming from their camp for this game is the return of one of the premiere big men in the league Jo Lual-Acuil, who will finally hit the court after five rounds and returning from China. The high-octane team of United just got an added boost as they look to contend for the title this season and now possess massive firepower. Lual-Acuil should be the game changer for them this year and should provide a path to the playoff final and possibly the title.
JLA is back and his teammates are excited about it!
— Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) October 18, 2023
Jo will hit the court alongside Luke Travers for the first time on Friday night and Luke said on SEN he is pumped to see what the team can achieve with Jo back in the lineup. More ⬇️
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Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Prediction
The return of one of United´s best players coupled with the fact that their team is in great form with two road victories should prevail in their favour in this game. They should be convincing favourites and with Jo Lual-Acuil they should win routinely on the road against the faltering Illawarra Hawks.
Tip-off Time: Friday, 20.10.2023. 07:30 PM Local Time GMT+11/ 10:30 CET
Prediction: Alternative Point Spread – Melbourne United (-6.0)
Odds(when tipped): 1.80
Sportsbook: bet365
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