Tasmania JackJumpers v Illawarra Hawks: what the numbers say
Tasmania JackJumpers meet Illawarra Hawks, Saturday 5:30pm (NBL). Tasmania JackJumpers have won 8 of the 15 meetings with Illawarra Hawks since 2022.
The big picture
Tasmania JackJumpers come in 2nd on the ladder; Illawarra Hawks are 10th. Tasmania JackJumpers have the higher position to protect.
Tasmania JackJumpers are 8–5–1 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 93.6 points for and 92.2 against.
Illawarra Hawks are 5–10 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96 points for and 103.5 against.
Form
Tasmania JackJumpers have won four of their last five and most recently beat New Zealand Breakers 79–77.
Illawarra Hawks have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Adelaide 36ers 78–106.
Head to head
These sides have met 15 times on our records since 2022: Tasmania JackJumpers 8, Illawarra Hawks 7.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Tasmania JackJumpers won 122–112.
Biggest margin between these two: Illawarra Hawks by 33 points in 2025-26 (103–70).
Players to watch
For Tasmania JackJumpers, watch Taran Armstrong (19.4 points a game, 56 rebounds in 2026-27) and David Johnson (16.4 points a game, 30 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Illawarra Hawks, watch Makur Maker (15.7 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kelan Martin (15.3 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Tasmania JackJumpers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
