Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings, NBL Tips Jan 13th
Finally, we have some NBL Action and the possibility of seven games in a row, but it wouldn’t be surprising if further stoppages came.
On Thursday night, the 13th of January, two NSW Rivals, the Illawarra Hawks and the Sydney Kings, will do battle.
Sydney Kings star import Jalen Adams is expected to make his return in this match, as well as sharpshooter RJ Hunter.
The Illawarra Hawks have not played since the 19th of December where they lost to the Brisbane Bullets 96-92.
The Sydney Kings have also been out of action since Boxing Day where they lost to Melbourne United 68-82.
When these two sides face-off, it is always an exciting encounter, and this will more than likely be a close match.
Here are some NBL Tips and NBL Predictions for the Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings match on Jan 13.
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⭐ = A Tough Match to Pick
⭐⭐ = A Decent Chance
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Season NBL Prediction Form
| NBL Tips | Result | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Star ⭐ | 5/8 | 62.3% |
| 2 Star ⭐⭐ | 11/14 | 78.6% |
| 3 Star ⭐⭐⭐ | 4/5 | 80% |
| Overall Season Tips | 20/27 | 74.1% |
Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings
Venue – WIN Entertainment Centre
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | 3-1 | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Sydney | 3-3 | 3-2 | 0-1 |
Season Team Statistics
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Rebs | Assists | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | 90.5 | 86.8 | 42.2 | 15.8 | 9.8 |
| Sydney | 74.2 | 80.2 | 45.5 | 14.0 | 14.7 |
Shooting Statistics
| Team | FG % | 3PT % | FT % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | 43.6% | 30.9% | 67.9% |
| Sydney | 37.7% | 29.1% | 74.2% |
Player Stat Leaders
| Team | Points | Rebs | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | D.Reath 19.8 | S.Froling 9.2 | T.Harvey 2.5 |
| Sydney | J.Martin 14.2 | J.Martin 8.5 | X.Cooks 2.8 |
Last 3 Head to Head Matches
| Date | Matchup | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Dec, 21 | Sydney vs Illawarra | 84-92 | (Hawks by 8 Pts) |
| 3rd June, 21 | Illawarra vs Sydney | 73-79 | (Kings by 6 Pts) |
| 24th April, 21 | Illawarra vs Sydney | 75-79 | (Kings by 4 Pts) |
Quick Facts
- The away side has won the last 5 matches between these two sides
- Duop Reath has had 7+ Rebounds in his last 4 matches
- Illawarra has lost the first quarter in each of its last 8 games
Prediction
The Sydney Kings only shot the ball at 30% from the field in their loss to Melbourne United on Boxing Day, but have had some time to regroup.
Coming up against the elite Illawarra defence, may prove difficult, but the away side keeps winning this matchup.
The Hawks are a decent well-coached outfit and have a lot of offensive firepower. They will be tough to beat at home, but it is hard to be confident with all the game cancellations and stoppages.
The Hawks will fancy themselves in this match.