Basketball · New Zealand NBL · 18/07, 06:00
Prediction: Southland Sharks vs Hawke’s Bay Hawks
Prediction summary
Estimated points
184.3Total
Southland Sharks98.8
Hawke’s Bay Hawks85.5
1X2
Southland Sharks
Hawke’s Bay Hawks
Recent form · 10 last
Southland Sharks
9-0-1 (W-D-L)
Hawke’s Bay Hawks
1-0-9 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Southland Sharks
2–4
Hawke’s Bay Hawks
(6 last)
Model analysis
Estimated points184.3Southland Sharks 98.8 · Hawke’s Bay Hawks 85.5
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Southland Sharks (rating 1587 vs 1406).
- Southland Sharks is a clear favourite (83% market).
- H2H favours Hawke’s Bay Hawks: 4-2.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
| Southland Sharks | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Points F|A (Last 10) | 97.7 / 88.5 | 83.8 / 97 |
| Points F|A (Last 5) | 97.8 / 90.2 | 82.2 / 99 |
| Est. result | 99 | 86 |
Est. total184.3
Line O/U187
Diff.2.7
The points split reflects each team's scoring pace; the win probability also factors in home-court advantage.
Head-to-head (H2H) · Southland Sharks 2–0–4 Hawke’s Bay Hawks
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/06/26 New Zealand NBL | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 93-117 | Southland Sharks |
| 20/06/25 New Zealand NBL | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 76-92 | Southland Sharks |
| 22/05/25 New Zealand NBL | Southland Sharks | 90-97 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks |
| 06/06/24 New Zealand NBL | Southland Sharks | 99-100 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks |
| 07/04/24 New Zealand NBL | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 107-80 | Southland Sharks |
| 27/05/23 New Zealand NBL | Southland Sharks | 87-106 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks |
Standings · New Zealand NBL
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| # | Team | P | W | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southland Sharks | 18 | 15 | 3 | 1730 | 1587 | 30 |
| 2 | Canterbury Rams | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1758 | 1529 | 28 |
| 3 | Auckland Tuatara | 17 | 14 | 3 | 1623 | 1404 | 28 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 17 | 12 | 5 | 1675 | 1531 | 24 |
| 5 | Otago Nuggets | 18 | 9 | 9 | 1560 | 1570 | 18 |
| 6 | Manawatu Jets | 18 | 7 | 11 | 1663 | 1796 | 14 |
| 7 | Nelson Giants | 19 | 6 | 13 | 1659 | 1725 | 12 |
| 8 | Taranaki Airs | 18 | 6 | 12 | 1498 | 1622 | 12 |
| 9 | Tauranga Whai | 17 | 6 | 11 | 1432 | 1578 | 12 |
| 10 | Franklin Bulls | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1518 | 1621 | 10 |
| 11 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks | 17 | 3 | 14 | 1500 | 1653 | 6 |
Common opponents 7 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Southland Sharks | Hawke’s Bay Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Giants | 83-71 W | 85-94 L |
| Canterbury Rams | 103-98 W | 77-93 L |
| Tauranga Whai | 102-96 W | 88-94 L |
| Taranaki Airs | 84-93 L | 74-96 L |
| Franklin Bulls | 86-75 W | 101-95 W |
| Otago Nuggets | 99-89 W | 79-92 L |
| Wellington Saints | 104-90 W | 79-107 L |
| Record vs common | 6 W 0 D 1 L | 1 W 0 D 6 L |
Better against common opponents: Southland Sharks (7 of 7 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Southland Sharks
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
83-71 | W |
| 01/07 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
103-98 | W |
| 24/06 | Tauranga Whai New Zealand NBL |
102-96 | W |
| 22/06 | Hawke’s Bay Hawks New Zealand NBL |
117-93 | W |
| 18/06 | Taranaki Airs New Zealand NBL |
84-93 | L |
| 13/06 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
95-85 | W |
| 07/06 | Franklin Bulls New Zealand NBL |
86-75 | W |
| 31/05 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
99-89 | W |
| 21/05 | Wellington Saints New Zealand NBL |
104-90 | W |
| 17/05 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
104-95 | W |
Hawke’s Bay Hawks
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| Date | Opponent | FT | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/07 | Otago Nuggets New Zealand NBL |
79-92 | L |
| 11/07 | Manawatu Jets New Zealand NBL |
88-97 | L |
| 02/07 | Taranaki Airs New Zealand NBL |
74-96 | L |
| 28/06 | Canterbury Rams New Zealand NBL |
77-93 | L |
| 22/06 | Southland Sharks New Zealand NBL |
93-117 | L |
| 20/06 | Auckland Tuatara New Zealand NBL |
74-85 | L |
| 13/06 | Franklin Bulls New Zealand NBL |
101-95 | W |
| 04/06 | Nelson Giants New Zealand NBL |
85-94 | L |
| 30/05 | Tauranga Whai New Zealand NBL |
88-94 | L |
| 25/05 | Wellington Saints New Zealand NBL |
79-107 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Southland Sharks vs Hawke’s Bay Hawks?
Our model gives 83% to Southland Sharks.
How many points are expected in Southland Sharks vs Hawke’s Bay Hawks?
The model estimates 184.3 total points (Southland Sharks 98.8 · Hawke’s Bay Hawks 85.5).

