United vs. Hawks Predictions

We have United vs. Hawks predictions for Round 13 of the NBL on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30 PM at John Cain Arena.

NBL action continues with a blockbuster between Melbourne and Illawarra, where United is the $1.44 favourite to get back to winning form.

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Best Bet

United -5.5 @ $1.90

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We didn’t see United losing four games on the bounce after being the strongest team through 10 rounds, but it’s time to bounce back against the Hawks.

The Hawks haven’t been all that impressive, despite coming off a win over the struggling Bullets, and they have been one of the more disappointing teams this season. We love what JaVale McGee does on offence, but the rest of the team leaves little to be desired.

United should fancy their chances of winning and covering the spread. They lost in overtime to NBL title favourites Adelaide last week, but just getting to overtime was an incredible comeback. They should build on that, so back United –5.5.

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Same Game Multi

United –5.5, Milton Doyle 20+ Points, JaVale McGee 20+ Points, Over 188.5 Points @ $8.75

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We have been critical of Milton Doyle’s play in the clutch, but he still had 21 points against Adelaide, and this game could see his confidence levels return. The American is a quality shooter, and United need him to perform on Thursday.

McGee could play in a losing team, but he’s set for a 20+ point performance. The Hawks’ big man is a beast inside the paint, and he’s almost impossible to defend because of his size and dunking ability. He should have no problem scoring 20 points.

Over 188.5 points is included in our NBL multi this week. They combined for 207 points in their most recent meeting, which is the best form guide.

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Best Value Bet

Milton Doyle 25+ Points @ $4.50

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Confidence is with Doyle, who hasn’t scored 25+ points recently, but he knows the pressure is on to perform against the Hawks.

Based on the way the Hawks play defence, he won’t lack opportunities to score, and it could be a season-high total for the talented import.

Punters get $4.50, which is an excellent value price.

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Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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