Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 02, 2023 09:30 CET
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction 02.02.2023. The New Zealand Breakers continue their top 2 pursuit when they visit the Illawarra Hawks in their penultimate game of the season at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Thursday night.
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Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Odds
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers 1×2: 4.20/1.23
Asian Handicap (+8.5/-8.5): 1.95/1.87
Total Over/Under (172.5): 1.91/1.91
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Illawarra Hawks Team News
The embattled Illawarra Hawks will want to forget the NBL23 season as soon as possible. The transition into a new era with head coach Jacob Jackomas has not been smooth, but the Hawks should take this failure-riddled campaign as a learning experience as they gear up for the upcoming NBL24 season.
With the recent resigning of their former import Justin Robinson, the Hawks should be much more formidable next year. In the meantime, they have two home games left to give their fans some joy, but it will be difficult to pick up wins and end on a high note against the superior Breakers and JackJumpers.
New Zealand Breakers Team News
After suffering a four-game losing streak in mid-January, the New Zealand Breakers restored the balance with three straight wins in the last ten days. In addition, they mathematically secured a playoff berth with their last win over United, but their recent surge has also kept them alive in the top 2 fight.
With just two games remaining on the schedule, the Breakers are pursuing the Taipans and the second position. For a direct semifinal berth, the New Zealand side will have to come away with road double against Illawarra and Brisbane and will also require the Taipans to falter in Perth on Friday.
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers H2H
19.01.23 – NZ Breakers – Illawarra Hawks 76:78
17.10.22 – Illawarra Hawks – NZ Breakers 62:88
01.03.22 – NZ Breakers – Illawarra Hawks 87:102
02.02.22 – NZ Breakers – Illawarra Hawks 90:67
17.12.21 – Illawarra Hawks – NZ Breakers 97:96(OT)
Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction
The New Zealand Breakers should be able to exact revenge for the shock home defeat they suffered against the Hawks around ten days ago. They will be greeted by a shorthanded team that lacks any real motivation, so backing the guests to cover the spread is the right way to go.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 02.02.2023. 09:30 CET
Prediction: New Zealand Breakers (-8.5)
Odds: 1.87
Sportsbook: Bet365
