Round 19 in NBL25 begins on Thursday night with the JackJumpers vs Hawks. That’s the first of seven games for the round which spans across four days (Thursday-Sunday). The 36ers, Wildcats, Phoenix, and JackJumpers all have a double-game round, and there are plenty of crucial matchups across the weekend as teams fight for playoff spots.
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NBL25 Round 19 Preview & Betting Tips
Tasmania JackJumpers vs Illawarra Hawks
Thursday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 30), MyState Bank Arena
The JackJumpers enter this must-win clash against the Hawks with slim hopes of making the play-in tournament. Sitting 12-13 and seventh on the ladder, they need to win both of their remaining games while also relying on the 36ers to lose both of theirs. That scenario appears unlikely, especially given Tasmania’s recent struggles. Their 36-point loss to the Phoenix last outing was their fourth consecutive defeat by a double-digit margin. However, the return of Majok Deng and Anthony Drmic provides some much-needed depth as they look to salvage their fading season.
Illawarra, on the other hand, sits atop the standings at 17-9 and needs just one more win to secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Their six-point loss to the last-placed Taipans in their previous game was a setback, but they had won two straight prior to that and remain in a strong position. Head coach Justin Tatum will demand a response, ensuring his side avoids complacency and builds momentum heading into the finals. The Hawks will look to Tyler Harvey, Trey Kell, and Sam Froling to bounce back after subpar performances against Cairns.
Given Tasmania’s poor form and the near-impossible task of making the play-in tournament, motivation could be an issue. Meanwhile, the Hawks have everything to play for, with top spot still on the line. With that in mind, expect Illawarra to be too strong and claim an important victory as they continue their push towards the postseason.
Hawks -8.5
$1.89 (1 Unit)
Adelaide 36ers vs Brisbane Bullets
Friday 7:30pm AEDT (Jan 31), Adelaide Entertainment Centre
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Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
Friday 9:30pm AEDT (Jan 31), RAC Arena
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New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans
Saturday 5:30pm AEDT (Feb 1), Spark Arena
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Melbourne United vs Tasmania JackJumpers
Saturday 8:00pm AEDT (Feb 1), John Cain Arena
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Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats
Sunday 2:30pm AEDT (Feb 2), Qudos Bank Arena
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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Adelaide 36ers
Sunday 4:30pm AEDT (Feb 2), John Cain Arena
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