Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction, Tips & Odds – Oct. 07, 2023
Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction 07.10.2023. After a shaky start to the season, the South East Melbourne Phoenix travel to Wollongong where the Illawarra Hawks await them in an exciting duel of NBL action at the WIN Entertainment Centre.
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Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Odds
Illawarra Hawks Team News
The new-look Illawarra Hawks with the old core of Harvey and Froling failed to take advantage of a shorthanded Sydney Kings side in their season opener and lost by a convincing margin of 15 points(96:81). The Hawks were very poor defensively allowing almost a 100 points to an undermaned team without one of their imports, which might sound the alarm bell in the Hawks camp very early.
This time their import trio will need to produce more points hoping that the role players and new inclusions do their part if they want to win. They could be facing a heavily undermanned squad of the Phoenix, which is a situation they have to take advantage of, but if the Phoenix are complete then they will be in for a grueling and tight match that might be decided by a few possessions.
NEXT GAME 🏀
— Illawarra Hawks Basketball (@illawarrahawks) October 1, 2023
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South East Melbourne Phoenix Team News
The South East Melbourne Phoenix started off the season with a win and two losses, but the situation could have been much better. From the start of this season they have been playing undermanned and in the last game in the 87:80 defeat against the Taipans they were without Craig Moller and their superstar Tyler Cook, who missed the entire second half.
The Phoenix just couldn´t hang on with a severely shorthanded team in the second half and lost the game. Both Moller and Cook are questionable for today´s game and would be big misses, especially Tyler Cook who has been at a very high level. Even if they play incomplete, we expect the Phoenix to still fight but their chances will realistically be limited.
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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) October 6, 2023
Both Tyler Cook and Craig Moller will be game day decisions for tomorrow’s match against the Illawarra Hawks. pic.twitter.com/9gRXj2gTPX
Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix H2H
08.12.2022. SE Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks 111:72
27.11.2022. SE Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks: 112:78
06.10.2022. Illawarra Hawks vs SE Melbourne Phoenix 85:72
17.03.2022. Illawarra Hawks vs SE Melbourne Phoenix 103:97
06.03.2022. SE Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks 77:83
Injuries and suspensions
Illawarra Hawks: none
South East Melbourne Phoenix: Tyler Cook(questionable), Craig Moller(questionable), Alan Williams(questionable)
Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction
The Illawarra Hawks will be looking for a win and a way to improve thir defense, which gave up 96 points against their main rivals and defending champions Sydney Kings in the opener. The Hawks have a trio of imports that needs to produce more with Tyler Harvey leading the way along with new additions.
On the other hand, the Phoenix might be in trouble in case they miss some of their starters and best players, but the best option for betting is Total Under because the Phoenix are missing a lot of firepower at the start of the season. In general, we expect a defensive game and opted to go with the Total selection.
Kick-off Time: Saturday, 07.10.2023. 05:30 PM Local Time GMT+11/ 08:30 CET
Prediction: Alternative Game Total – Total Under 177.5
Odds(when tipped): 1.80
Sportsbook: Bet365
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