Illawarra Hawks suffered a heavy 24-point defeat against Sydney Kings in their previous game, with a poor shooting performance of only 40.3% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Despite playing at home, their home record this season is a modest 4-6, indicating a weak home-court advantage. Tasmania JackJumpers have shown relatively stable form recently, winning five of their last ten games. They narrowly defeated South East Melbourne Phoenix in their last match, ending a losing streak and boosting their morale. Illawarra Hawks are currently in a slump, having lost three consecutive games and only winning three of their last ten. Their defence is a major concern, conceding an average of 96.8 points per game, the second-highest in the league. Tasmania JackJumpers have a strong away record, with a 7-4 record on the road this season, boasting a 63.6% win rate, ranking fourth in the league. Their away performance far surpasses their home form. The prediction leans towards Tasmania JackJumpers +1.5.