36ers vs. Hawks Predictions

The NBL Round 10 matchup between the Adelaide 36ers and the Illawarra Hawks takes place on Wednesday, November 19, at 7:30 PM at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The 36ers enter the game as the $1.53 favourites to defend their home court.

Form and Momentum

Adelaide has won four of its last five games, showing strong form after rebounding from a loss to the Wildcats with victories over the JackJumpers and Taipans. This recent success has built significant confidence within the team.

Hawks' Inconsistent Performance

The Hawks have been unpredictable this season. They impressed by upsetting Melbourne United and defeating the Cairns Taipans, but a heavy 98–71 loss to the Kings highlighted their inconsistencies. To stay competitive, they will need to tighten up on both ends of the floor.

Player Highlights

Bryce Cotton continues to impress since moving from Perth. After scoring 41 points against the Taipans, he’s expected to deliver another strong performance against the Hawks in what could be a high-scoring contest.

Isaac Humphries, paying $1.48 to record 6+ rebounds, remains a solid choice for same-game multis. He pulled down 13 boards in his last outing and will face a challenge keeping JaVale McGee off the glass, but his boxing-out ability gives him an edge.

Betting Insight

Given Adelaide’s consistency and home advantage, backing the 36ers at a –4.5 spread seems reasonable. Defence is not expected to dominate this matchup, making the over 184.5 points total worth consideration for bettors.

"We’re backing the more consistent team in the 36ers, who get the benefit of playing at home, and the –4.5 spread is fair from bookmakers."

Summary

The 36ers' current momentum, home-court confidence, and offensive depth set them up well to outlast the inconsistent Hawks in a potentially high-scoring game.

Author’s Summary: The Adelaide 36ers’ form, key player performance, and home advantage make them the stronger pick to overcome the Hawks in an entertaining, offense-driven NBL Round 10 clash.

GoBet.com.au — 2025-11-18