Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers Tips – NBL Round 15
- Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers expert predictions for Wednesday’s Round 15 NBL Ignite Cup matchup
- Tip-off is at 5:30 PM AEDT at WIN Entertainment Centre on New Years Eve
- Tasmania JackJumpers boast top NBL scoring defense.
- Game expected to be low-scoring under 176.5 points.
- Josh Bannan is crucial, expected to score 15+ points.
Josh Bannan of the Jackjumpers and Harry Froling of the Hawks compete for the ball. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers NBL Tips & Predictions
The Ignite Cup rolls on into New Year’s Eve with a matchup that profiles as a classic Tasmania grind. Despite being slight underdogs, the JackJumpers are well positioned to extend their strong road form against an Illawarra side still searching for offensive balance.
- Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers NBL Tips & Predictions
- Match Details: Hawks vs JackJumpers
- Best Betting Tips - Hawks vs JackJumpers
- Tasmania JackJumpers (Moneyline)
- Under 176.5 Total Points
- Josh Bannan 15+ Points
- Key Matchup to Watch
- Tasmania Defence vs Illawarra Frontcourt
- Head-to-Head Snapshot
- Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers Frequently Asked Questions
Tasmania currently sit fourth on the Ignite Cup ladder with a positive point differential, while the Hawks are already chasing after a disappointing Christmas Day performance.
Match Details: Hawks vs JackJumpers
- Competition: NBL26 Ignite Cup
- Match: Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers
- Date: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
- Start Time: 5:30 PM AEDT
- Venue: WIN Entertainment Centre
Best Betting Tips - Hawks vs JackJumpers
Tasmania JackJumpers (Moneyline)
Tasmania boast the number one scoring defence in the NBL, allowing just 85.5 points per game. They have consistently slowed games down and forced opponents into inefficient scoring nights.
Illawarra welcome back Sam Froling, but with Tyler Harvey still sidelined and questions around offensive structure, this shapes as a difficult matchup against Tasmania’s defensive discipline.
Under 176.5 Total Points
Three of the last five meetings between these teams have finished under the total. Both sides have also recorded more unders than overs this season, driven largely by Tasmania’s league-low pace.
Josh Bannan 15+ Points
Bannan continues to be Tasmania’s most reliable scoring option. He is averaging 14.8 points per game this season and has scored 15 or more in two of his last three matchups against Illawarra.
Key Matchup to Watch
Tasmania Defence vs Illawarra Frontcourt
Illawarra rank first in rebounding, but Tasmania’s interior defence has consistently held strong. How the Hawks balance touches between Froling and McGee will go a long way to determining their scoring efficiency.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Recent Trend:
Tasmania won the Round 2 meeting at WIN Entertainment Centre 91-86
Scoring Trend:
3 of the last 5 meetings have gone under
Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers start?
Tip-off between Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers is at 5:30 PM AEDT, Wednesday, December 31
What channel is Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers on?
You can watch Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania JackJumpers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Verdict
Tasmania’s defence, bench depth and ability to dictate tempo give them the edge in what shapes as a tight, low-scoring Ignite Cup battle. Expect another grind, with the JackJumpers well placed to steal it late.
Tasmania
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@23/20 - 2 Units
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Under 176.5
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@9/10 - 2 Units
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