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Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings NBL26 Round 21 Tips - Hot Kings to Continue Streak
The Sydney Kings are expected to continue their winning streak and clinch a clean sweep over the Illawarra Hawks in their NBL25 Round 21 clash. Victories over strong contenders like Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers bolster their momentum. Kendric Davis' MVP-worthy performances and Torrey Craig's consistent scoring make them clear favorites. The Hawks, affected by defensive shortcomings and turnovers, are likely to struggle against Sydney's potent offense. Betting experts recommend a Kings win with a margin of -10 and favorable prints for player Torrey Craig.
- Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings expert predictions for Friday’s Round 21 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at WIN Entertainment Centre
- Sydney Kings aim to sweep Illawarra Hawks, extending a 9-game winning streak.
- Kendric Davis is leading with MVP-level performances, supported by a strong team offense.
- Experts back Sydney to cover a -10 margin with Torrey Craig exceeding 13.5 points.
Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings NBL26 Round 21 Tips
Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings NBL25 Round 21 Expert Tips
Sydney will complete a clean sweep of the Illawarra Hawks while extending their current win streak to 9 in the final Freeway Series matchup of the NBL26 season.
- Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings NBL25 Round 21 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Last 5 Match Results
- Offensive & Defensive Rankings
- Illawarra Hawks Form & Team News
- Sydney Kings Form & Team News
- Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings Frequently Asked Questions
The Kings are the hottest team in the NBL right now. Through this current streak of wins they have taken care of championship contenders Melbourne United, Adelaide 36ers and most recently SE Melbourne Phoenix. The tag of flat track bullies is well and truly gone for this basketball team.
Kendric Davis is having an outstanding season that is likely to deliver him an MVP trophy. He has scored 20+ pts in 7 straight games and has almost halved his turnover rate from last year. He is being backed up by a team that is 3rd in bench scoring, have the best FG% in the league and are the 3rd ranked scoring defence.
The wind is well and truly out of the Hawks sails now. They were dominated by Sydney a little less than two weeks ago and now have only pride to play for after losing their chance to make finals last weekend. They are not structured enough defensively to stop the elite scoring of the Kings and are too turnover prone, leading to extra opposition possessions.
Chalk this one up to the Kings as -10 favourites, a simple equation given they have won and covered this number in all three games against the Hawks this season. Take the Kings -2.5 in the first quarter and Torrey Craig to go over 13.5 pts.
- The Kings have won 3 in a row vs the Hawks and are on an 8 game win streak, the longest active streak in the NBL.
- The Kings have won 12 of their last 13 first quarters.
- Torrey Craig has averaged 15.6 pts in his 5 games since joining the Kings.
- Torrey Craig scored 14 pts in the most recent matchup vs Illawarra.
Head to Head
Last 5 Match Results
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/01/2026 | SYD | SYD 122-104 | SYD -8.0 | O 191.5 |
| 25/12/2025 | SYD | SYD 108-84 | SYD -8.5 | O 185.0 |
| 16/11/2025 | ILL | SYD 98-71 | SYD +3.0 | U 185.5 |
| 07/02/2025 | ILL | ILL 95-75 | ILL -4.0 | U 193.5 |
| 25/12/2024 | SYD | ILL 111-108 | ILL -1.5 | O 189.5 |
Offensive & Defensive Rankings
| ILL Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | SYD Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92.6 | 4 | PPG | 3 | 87.5 |
| 44.4 | 1 | RPG | 8 | 41.9 |
| 47.0% | 2 | FG% | 2 | 43.7% |
| 33.2% | 5 | 3P% | 4 | 32.5% |
| 13.8 | 9 | TOV | 3 | 12.8 |
| ILL Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | SYD Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.5 | 10 | PPG | 2 | 97.9 |
| 41.2 | 5 | RPG | 5 | 41.9 |
| 45.0% | 6 | FG% | 1 | 48.1% |
| 34.2% | 9 | 3P% | 2 | 34.7% |
| 10.2 | 9 | TOV | 1 | 9 |
Illawarra Hawks Form & Team News
Illawarra’s hopes of making finals were still high in round 20 after beating Adelaide 100-99 in their Thursday matchup. That was then followed by a 106-95 loss to the New Zealand Breakers which ended the chances of the Hawks defending their title.
Turnovers cost them dearly, giving up the ball 17 times in the game, compared to just 9 from their opponent. That not only led to fewer shots themselves, but more to the Breakers who were cleaner both at the rim and from deep.
Illawarra’s pace this season has at times kept them in games, but in others it has been their downfall. Too many turnovers and poor shooting create havoc when trying to defend large totals.
Sydney Kings Form & Team News
Sydney are on an 8 game win streak and are just half a game behind first placed Adelaide on the ladder. Their most recent outing was a 114-88 demolition of the SE Melbourne Phoenix.
The Kings have scored 105+ pts in 5 straight games and it is Kendric Davis leading the charge. He scored 30 pts and had 9 assists against SEM while giving up just 1 turnover, edging closer to grabbing an MVP trophy.
Sydney were not good from distance, shooting just 25% from 3pt range, but inside they nailed 77.8% of their shots. One of the best performances of the season in a game that was very heated.
Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings start?
Tip-off between Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings is at 7:30 PM AEDT, Friday, February 13
What channel is Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings on?
You can watch Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Where can I livestream Illawarra Hawks vs Sydney Kings?
If you are outside of Australia, the NBL allows you to stream live on YouTube via the official NBL channel
Verdict
Chalk this one up to the Kings as -10 favourites, a simple equation given they have won and covered this number in all three games against the Hawks this season. Take the Kings -2.5 in the first quarter and Torrey Craig to go over 13.5 pts.
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