Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks prediction

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Melbourne United host Illawarra Hawks in the NBL on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Season records: Melbourne United 3-3, Illawarra Hawks 1-6. Over their last five games Melbourne United went 3-2, averaging 92.6 points for and 88.4 against. Illawarra Hawks have won one of their last five (L-L-L-W-L, newest first), scoring 104.4 and allowing 111.6 points a game. Head-to-head: 2-3 for Melbourne United over the last five games, most recently Melbourne United 91–100 Illawarra Hawks. Melbourne United have had 7 days of rest and Illawarra Hawks 7. Tip-off is at 06:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.