Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers Verdict
Illawarra Hawks host the Tasmania JackJumpers in what promises to be a high-scoring game with over 188.5 points. JackJumper Will Magnay is value to score over 15 points.
- Illawarra rank second in the NBL with 97.2 points per game.
- Tasmania rank third with 94.0 points per game.
- Illawarra games are averaging 202.0 total points, with four of five going over.
- Will Magnay is averaging 17.5 points per game this season.
Head to Head
Tasmania hold a narrow 9-8 advantage across the 17 meetings between these teams, although Illawarra have won the past three.
The Hawks won all three meetings last season, including a 106-70 victory in Tasmania in their most recent matchup.
Illawarra Hawks Form
Illawarra are 1-4 after suffering a 113-96 loss to South East Melbourne on Sunday, continuing a season where scoring hasn't been the problem.
The Hawks have reached at least 95 points in four of their five games and lead the NBL with 22.4 assists per game.
Milton Doyle produced 14 points and 11 assists against the Phoenix, but Illawarra again struggled defensively as South East Melbourne shot 39% from three.
The Hawks have now conceded 100+ points in four consecutive games.
Tasmania JackJumpers Form
Tasmania improved to 3-1 with an impressive 109-99 overtime win in Brisbane, their third consecutive victory after losing their season opener.
The JackJumpers overturned another sizeable deficit, with Taran Armstrong scoring 29 points and Josh Bannan adding 22 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
Tasmania shot 53.2% from two-point range and have now lifted their season average to 94.0 points per game.
Magnay has also been a consistent scoring option inside, averaging 17.5 points through the opening rounds.