Fukui Blowwinds vs Iwate Big Bulls, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Fukui Blowwinds

Fukui head into the contest with a 96-83 victory against Fukuoka. The Blowwinds won four of the last six games in B2 League. They  swept a two-game set against Yamagata and then, tied the two game sets against Ehime and Fukuoka. Fukui are still sitting at the fourth spot of the Eastern Conference with an impressive 25-19 record. They will be home again for a two-game set against Iwate. The hosts have gone 12-10 at home court this season. 

The Blowwinds dropped seven out of the last nine home games which is a concerning part. Fukui were shooting 49% from the floor and 50% from the three-point line. The hosts were out-rebounded 31-37 and had the biggest lead of 13 points. Fukui rank second in the field goal percentage (45.6%) and third in three-point shooting (33.6%). They are fourth in steals per game (8.0). Fukui already beat Iwate twice this season so they will be confident.  

Four players reached double figures for Fukui in the last game. Orgil Khishigbaatar led the scoring with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Yo Nishino dropped 20 points, while Ryan Kelly went for 19 points. Rapolas Ivanauskas added a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kelly could be an offensive threat from Fukui in the upcoming fixture. The forward scored in single digits only two times in the last 18 games in B2 League. He has crossed the 20-point mark nine times in the ongoing season. We back Kelly to score 20 or more points in the first game. 

Iwate Big Bulls

Iwate need a much-needed victory to turn the table as they are on a four-game losing streak. The Big Bulls lost to the conference leaders 54-84. It was their 11th loss in the last 13 games. They fell to fifth in the Eastern Conference with a terrible 11-33 record. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs and they are already out of the race. Iwate will take on Fukui next for a two-game set. Iwate lost the previous two games against the Blowwinds in the ongoing season. 

Iwate have gone 6-17 on the road this season. The Big Bulls shot 31% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line in the last game. They lost the rebounding battle 33-42. Iwate averaged 70 points this season and allowed 75.5 points against the opposition. They rank fourth in blocks per game (2.9) and fifth in steals per game (6.9). The Big Bulls are ranked eighth in free throws (69.8%).

Noah Gurley was the top scorer in the last game with 15 points. He was the only player to reach double figures against Shinshu. Gurley went into double-digits in both games against the conference leaders. Ryosuke Saeki also added nine points. Clay Mounce should be an offensive threat against Fukui. The forward averaged 20.9 points in the regular season and for the first time in 22 games, he went into single digits. We are backing him to score over 20 points in this fixture.

Fukui Blowwinds vs Iwate Big Bulls Starting Lineups

Fukui Blowwinds vs Iwate Big Bulls Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukui will play host to Iwate Storks in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Fukui head into this contest on the back of an impressive run at home, while Iwate, currently on a four-game losing streak, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Fukui currently stands in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 25-19 record, while Iwate are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 11-33 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only two matches listed between Fukui and Iwate in B League Two. Fukui won four of the two head-to-head matches played against Iwate, scoring 83 points per game and allowing 65 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Fukui and Iwate is 148. 

Fukui Blowwinds vs Iwate Big Bulls Player Stats

FUKUI BLOWWINDS vs IWATE BIG BULLS
Winning Prediction

Fukui enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their superior offense and ability to counter any opposition. We are backing the Blowwinds to improve their home run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 152 points on average. 

Fukui to win.

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