Wildcats vs. Hawks Predictions

We have Wildcats vs. Hawks predictions for Round 17 of the NBL on Friday, January 16 at 9:30 PM at RAC Arena.

The Wildcats have hit top gear after beating the Phoenix last week, and they could be a team worth following over the next few weeks.

Wildcats vs. Hawks Predictions

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Best Bet

Wildcats –6.5 @ $1.90

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The Wildcats are in a strong position to make the NBL Finals after winning three on the bounce, and their win over the Phoenix was excellent.

They won 107-97 against one of the best teams in the NBL, and if they can win by 10 against the Phoenix on the road, they can put up a big number on the struggling Hawks, who have had a disastrous year following their title run.

Despite having a talented roster, the Hawks haven’t done much right, and it comes down to their guards not shooting well enough. The Wildcats play well as a team, which is why we’re backing them to win and cover the –6.5 spread on Friday night.

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Same Game Multi

Wildcats –6.5, Kristian Doolittle 20+ Points, JaVale McGee 15+ Points, Over 182.5 Points @ $8.25

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Kristian Doolittle was on fire against the Phoenix, scoring 24 points. He has come into his own as the season has progressed, scoring recent totals of 30, 18, and 24 points. That’s enough for us to include him in picks at $2.15 odds.

It could pay to include JaVale McGee 15+ points at short odds. The American and former NBA player comes off a disappointing 11-point performance, but he’s tough to stop in the paint if he stays out of foul trouble. He shouldn’t take long to post 15 points.

It should be a high-scoring game, which is why bookmakers have the line at 182.5 points. It’s a big line, but the final score could be around 100-88.

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Best Value Bet

Kristian Doolittle 25+ Points @ $4.60

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Confidence is king for Doolittle, who could take over the game. He comes off a 24-point performance, and he isn’t a selfish player, so he could score much more.

The American import has a sweet jump shot, and he doesn’t need to improve to put 25+ points on the board against a Hawks defence that allowed the Breakers to score 101 points last week. The Breakers shooting numbers are bad, so that shows how poorly the Hawks are playing.

Punters get $4.60, which is worth including in NBL picks this week.

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