New Zealand Breakers vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction 20 September 2026

    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    95
    81
    28
    26
    22
    19
    24
    23
    14
    20

    📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? New Zealand Breakers and Illawarra Hawks will show us their offensive options as they clash on 20 September at 05:00 in the "NBL" tournament. The favorite for the match is the Illawarra Hawks team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams New Zealand Breakers and Illawarra Hawks:

    • played 49 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 26 for today's home team and 23 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 87.9 points per match, the guests - 86.04;
    • average total match points - 173.94.

    The last confrontation took place on 07 February 2026 at the venue of New Zealand Breakers and ended with a score of 106:95.

    Head-to-head statistics New Zealand Breakers - Illawarra Hawks

    54%
    27 Wins
    46%
    23 Wins
    20.09.26
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    95
    81
    28
    24
    26
    23
    22
    14
    19
    20
    07.02.26
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    106
    95
    33
    25
    28
    25
    23
    30
    22
    15
    11.01.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    96
    101
    25
    28
    18
    21
    23
    22
    30
    30
    31.10.25
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    60
    102
    18
    31
    16
    21
    10
    27
    16
    23
    08.10.25
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    117
    88
    30
    24
    30
    25
    27
    23
    30
    16
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    New Zealand Breakers Team Overview

    📊The New Zealand Breakers team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 956 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 95.6 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.

    🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 95 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.

    ❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 94.5 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.

    Match Results: New Zealand Breakers

    26.09.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    97
    93
    22
    26
    25
    25
    29
    22
    21
    20
    L
    22.09.26
    NBL
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    88
    85
    19
    26
    18
    18
    28
    19
    23
    22
    L
    20.09.26
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    95
    81
    28
    24
    26
    23
    22
    14
    19
    20
    W
    10.09.26
    NBL
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    86
    90
    24
    25
    22
    28
    24
    20
    16
    17
    W
    08.09.26
    NBL
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    100
    103
    32
    25
    27
    27
    26
    24
    15
    27
    W
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    Illawarra Hawks Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Illawarra Hawks managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 5 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.

    🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 988 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.

    🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 99.4 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Illawarra Hawks

    27.09.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    121
    100
    31
    27
    34
    18
    33
    26
    23
    29
    L
    25.09.26
    NBL
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    103
    95
    25
    18
    25
    24
    23
    24
    30
    29
    L
    20.09.26
    NBL
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    95
    81
    28
    24
    26
    23
    22
    14
    19
    20
    L
    06.09.26
    NBL
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    103
    98
    21
    19
    30
    25
    25
    34
    27
    20
    L
    03.09.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Adelaide 36Ers
    Adelaide 36Ers
    100
    99
    27
    27
    23
    24
    19
    20
    31
    28
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 49;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 14; for the visitors on the road - 9;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 45.49;
    • Today's home team averages 23.41, while the visitors average 22.08.

    First Quarter Stats: New Zealand Breakers (home) vs Illawarra Hawks (away)

    • Tournament matches played: 1 vs 1;
    • Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
    • Number of losses: 1 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
    • Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average points scored: 24 vs 19;
    • Average points conceded: 30 vs 21.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 6 vs 5;
    • Number of losses: 3 vs 4;
    • Number of draws: 1 vs 1;
    • Average first quarter total: 48.9 (scored - 25.2, conceded - 23.7) vs 48.9 (scored - 24.2, conceded - 24.7).
    Trends
    • New Zealand Breakers scored over 23.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 games (NBL).
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter, New Zealand Breakers Total points Over (23,5) (odds: 1.88)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 49;
    • Home team wins - 26, away team wins - 23.
    Trends
    • New Zealand Breakers won with a +3.5 points handicap in 7 of last 8 games (NBL).
    👉Prediction: New Zealand Breakers Handicap (+3,5) (odds: 1.7)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 87.9, for the away team - 86.04;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 173.94.

    Statistics: New Zealand Breakers vs Illawarra Hawks

    • average total in the tournament: 182.5 vs 191;
    • average total points scored: 90.75 vs 97.67;
    • average total points conceded: 91.75 vs 93.33;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 49.25 vs 44.33;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 41.5 vs 53.33;
    • New Zealand Breakers: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 74;
    • Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 98;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 95.6 (home - 94.5) vs 98.8 (away - 100).

    Trends
    • Over 177.5 points scored in 6 of last 7 New Zealand Breakers games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Total points Over (177,5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • New Zealand Breakers won with a +3.5 points handicap in 7 of last 8 games (NBL).

    New Zealand Breakers Handicap (+3,5)
    Odds-200
    Published: 18/09/2026, 05:25
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    Betting Tips: New Zealand Breakers - Illawarra Hawks

    New Zealand Breakers won the 2nd quarter:
    new-zealand-breakersillawarra-hawksin last 6 home games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    2nd Quarter New Zealand Breakers to Win
    +111
    Illawarra Hawks won the 3rd quarter:
    illawarra-hawksin last 6 away games (NBL).
    3rd Quarter Illawarra Hawks to Win
    -118
    Illawarra Hawks scored over 23.5 points in the 1st quarter:
    new-zealand-breakersillawarra-hawksin 7 of last 8 games against New Zealand Breakers (NBL).
    1st Quarter, Illawarra Hawks Total points Over (23,5)
    -116
    Over 177.5 points scored:
    new-zealand-breakersillawarra-hawksin 6 of last 7 New Zealand Breakers games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    Total points Over (177,5)
    -
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    New Zealand Breakers - Illawarra Hawks Table position

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    312
    8.
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    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    312
    9.
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    10.
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    Illawarra Hawks
    303