First and last get together on Friday night in a game full of importance. Sydney find themselves only a game clear atop the ladder after losing to the Breakers in New Zealand last week. We take a look at Friday’s (24/1/2020) NBL 2020 match which is between the Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings. The Sydney Kings head into the game as clear favourites.
When: Friday January 24, 7:35PM
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre
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Preview:
The Kings did respond nicely with a double-digit win over the Phoenix at home, but they’ll need to keep their foot on the gas if they wish to hold off the red-hot Wildcats.
Illawarra, meanwhile, has finally hit rock bottom after suffering their fifth consecutive loss last week to the Bullets. The biggest defeat of all though comes in the form of LaMelo Ball, who has announced he’ll skip the remainder of the season.
The absence of Ball is obviously welcome news to the Kings as they look for some revenge on their New Year’s Eve loss. Sydney fell by five to Illawarra on the road, which was surprisingly the third time the Kings have lost to the Hawks in their last five meetings.
With that in mind, it’s a little difficult to back the Kings and this very long line. Instead, it’s worth noting the last three times the Hawks have played the Kings at home the Total has gone Under, so play it safe here.
Tip: Sydney Kings at $1.16
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
