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 72-68 victory against Iwate on Saturday. They outscored the opposition 26-18 in the final quarter to clinch the game. The Blowwinds won five of the last seven games in B2 League. Fukui are still sitting at the fourth spot of the Eastern Conference with an impressive 26-19 record. The hosts are well ahead in the playoffs qualification. Fukui have gone 13-10 at home court this season. They will be in action for the second of a two-game set against Iwate. 

The Blowwinds are 3-7 in their last ten home games. They were shooting 34% from the floor and 25% from the three-point line. The hosts out-rebounded Iwate 46-37. Fukui ranks fourth in the field goal percentage (45.3%) and third in three-point shooting (33.5%). They are fourth in steals per game (8.0). Fukui have already secured a series win over Iwate in regular-season. They would eye a clean sweep on Sunday. 

Three players reached double figures for Fukui in the last game. Rapolas Ivanauskas came off the bench to drop 15 points and seven rebounds. Yo Nishino scored 13 points, while Perry Ellis went for a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Ryan Kelly could be an offensive threat from Fukui in the upcoming fixture. The forward scored in single digits only three times in the last 19 games in B2 League and crossed the 20-point mark nine times. We back Kelly to score 20 or more points in the first game

Iwate Big Bulls

Iwate extended their winning streak to five games in the league following a narrow defeat against Fukui. Meanwhile, they will get a chance to avenge the loss on Sunday. Iwate have already dropped the regular-season series as it was their third defeat against the Blowwinds. The Big Bulls have lost 12 out of the last 14 games. The visitors now fell to fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 11-34 record. They are already eliminated from the playoffs race. 

Iwate have gone 6-18 on the road this season. They were shooting 42% from the floor and just 19% from the three-point line against Fukui. The Big Bulls lost the rebounding battle 37-46. Iwate averaged 70.0 points this season and allowed 755 points against the opposition. They rank fourth in blocks per game (3.0) and fifth in steals per game (6.9). The Big Bulls are ranked eighth in free throws (69.8%).

Clay Mounce was the top performer in the last game with 17 points and seven rebounds. Noah Gurley contributed a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Yamagiwa and Tejic went for 11 points each. The latter also contributed nine rebounds. If we see the offensive threat on this side, Clay Mounce gets his name first. The 28-year-old forward averaged 20.8 points in the regular season and went into single digits once in 23 games. We are backing him to score over 20 points in this fixture.

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Fukui Blowwinds vs Iwate Big Bulls Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukui will play host to Iwate Storks in the second 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 five-game losing streak, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Fukui currently stands in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-19 record, while Iwate are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 11-34 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only three matches listed between Fukui and Iwate in B League Two. Fukui won three of the three 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 impressive offense and tactical lineup. 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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