Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips – NBL Round 9

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Last updated: Fri. 13 Nov. 2026 09:20

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Over 198.5 total points is tipped for Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks.
Both teams are averaging over 97 points per game in recent matches.
Dylan Windler 15+ points and Kristian Doolittle 7+ rebounds are also backed.

Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips

Perth Wildcats and Illawarra Hawks are tipped to produce a high-scoring contest at RAC Arena on Saturday, with Over 198.5 total points backed alongside Dylan Windler 15+ points and Kristian Doolittle 7+ rebounds.

Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips - Points on the Menu in Perth
Key Stats
Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Head to Head
Perth Wildcats Form
Illawarra Hawks Form

Perth have conceded 97.6 points per game this season, while Illawarra have been even more generous, allowing 104.3. Neither defence has shown enough consistency to inspire confidence in a low-scoring contest.

The Wildcats have averaged 97.7 points across their last six games, while Illawarra have produced 102.5 per game over their last four. Those recent scoring numbers support the Over 198.5 game total, particularly with both teams coming off victories.

Dylan Windler is backed for 15+ points after reaching that mark in seven of his last 11 NBL appearances, including three of his last four against Illawarra. He also scored 21 points in Thursday's victory over Tasmania, continuing his strong recent form.

Kristian Doolittle completes our selections with 7+ rebounds. The Perth forward has reached that target in six of his last eight games, making him a reliable option on the glass.

Key Stats

Perth have averaged 97.7 points across their last six games.
Illawarra have averaged 102.5 points across their last four games.
Dylan Windler has scored 15+ points in seven of his last 11 NBL appearances.
Kristian Doolittle has collected 7+ rebounds in six of his last eight games.

Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks Head to Head

Illawarra have won three of the last five meetings, including a 105-98 victory in Perth last month, with the last two encounters clearing 198.5 total points.

Date	Home Team	Result	Total
31 Oct 2026	Perth	Illawarra 105-98	203
31 Jan 2026	Illawarra	Illawarra 106-99	205
16 Jan 2026	Perth	Perth 92-87	179
25 Oct 2025	Perth	Illawarra 85-84	169
2 Oct 2025	Perth	Perth 92-84	176

Perth Wildcats Form

Perth snapped a four-game losing streak with a 98-92 victory over Tasmania on Thursday, improving to 6-6 for the season. The Wildcats have been considerably stronger at RAC Arena, holding a 6-4 home record compared to 0-2 on the road.

Offensively, Perth average 94.4 points per game, although that figure has climbed to 97.7 across their last six outings. Their perimeter shooting remains a strength, ranking third in the NBL at 36.7% from three-point range.

Windler led the way against Tasmania with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Doolittle continues to provide consistency on the glass. However, Perth's defence remains a concern, conceding 97.6 points per game this season.

Illawarra Hawks Form

Illawarra arrive in Perth with a 5-9 record after defeating South East Melbourne 120-110 on Wednesday. The Hawks have now won three of their last five games, showing signs of improvement following a difficult start to the season.

Their offence has been particularly productive, averaging 102.5 points across their last four games compared to their season average of 97.3. Illawarra have also been efficient from the field, shooting 48.7% as a team.

Defence remains their biggest weakness, with the Hawks conceding 104.3 points per game. Their away form has been better than their home performances, winning four of nine road games compared to just one of five at home.

Verdict

Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks

Over 198.5 total points is backed alongside Dylan Windler 15+ points and Kristian Doolittle 7+ rebounds.

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