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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips – Glover and Schwartz to Step Up

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Mon. 09 Nov. 2026 13:11

Jeremy Darke 09 Nov. 2026

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Over 200.5 total points is tipped for Phoenix vs Hawks.
Glover is backed for 3+ three-pointers; Schwartz for 15+ points.
Illawarra concede a league-high 103.8 points per game.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips – Glover and Schwartz to Step Up

South East Melbourne Phoenix and Illawarra Hawks are backed to clear 200.5 total points on Wednesday, with Angus Glover tipped for 3+ three-pointers and D'Shawn Schwartz for 15+ points.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Betting Tips – Glover and Schwartz to Step Up
Key Stats
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Head to Head
South East Melbourne Phoenix Form
Illawarra Hawks Form

Nathan Sobey remains the biggest offensive threat for Phoenix, but Illawarra's Wani Swaka Lo Buluk is expected to take on the difficult defensive assignment. That could create opportunities elsewhere, with Glover needing to find his range from outside and Schwartz providing another scoring option closer to the basket.

Glover has averaged seven three-point attempts across his last three games, giving him the shooting volume to threaten the 3+ line. He has reached that mark in two of his last five appearances, and we're backing his opportunities to translate into another productive night from deep.

Schwartz is also worth following against an Illawarra defence conceding a league-high 103.8 points per game. The Hawks have struggled to contain opposition bigs, making Schwartz's 15+ points an appealing selection. Four of the last five meetings between these teams have also cleared 200.5 total points, supporting another high-scoring contest.

Key Stats

Four of the last five meetings between Phoenix and Illawarra have produced over 200.5 total points.
Angus Glover has averaged seven three-point attempts across his last three games.
Glover has hit 3+ three-pointers in two of his last five appearances.
Illawarra concede a league-high 103.8 points per game.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Head to Head

Four of the last five meetings have cleared 200.5 total points, with South East Melbourne winning three of those encounters.

Date	Home Team	Result	Total
4 Oct 2026	South East Melbourne	SEM 113-96	209
8 Jan 2026	South East Melbourne	SEM 124-113	237
4 Dec 2025	Illawarra	Illawarra 113-109	222
18 Oct 2025	South East Melbourne	SEM 116-76	192
5 Mar 2025	Illawarra	Illawarra 126-96	222

South East Melbourne Phoenix Form

South East Melbourne have struggled for consistency, losing their last two matches and slipping to a 4-7 record.

Offensively, the Phoenix remain one of the NBL's most productive teams, averaging 97.1 points per game. Sobey continues to lead their attack and arrives after scoring a season-high 33 points against Sydney, including six three-pointers.

Glover has been aggressive from the perimeter, averaging seven three-point attempts across his last three outings. Schwartz also provides another scoring option, and both players could have increased opportunities if Illawarra focus their defensive attention on Sobey.

Illawarra Hawks Form

Illawarra have endured a difficult start to the season, with their defensive struggles contributing to an inconsistent run of results.

The Hawks average 95.5 points per game but concede a league-high 103.8, allowing opponents to shoot 49.4% from the field. Their defensive problems have been particularly costly against teams with multiple scoring options.

William Hickey remains an important playmaker and recorded an equal-career-high 12 assists in his latest appearance. Illawarra have also shown they can produce big offensive performances, although maintaining that production while improving defensively remains a challenge.