Fukui Blowwinds vs Orange Vikings Ehime, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Fukui Blowwinds

Fukui head into the contest with a 89-69 victory against Yamagata. The Blowwinds won five of the last six games in B2 League. They also swept a two-game set against Yamagata as previously, the visitors outclassed them with 28-point victory. Fukui are still sitting at the fourth spot of the Eastern Conference with an impressive 23-17 record. They will be home now for a two-game set against Ehime Orange Vikings. The hosts have gone 11-10 at home court this season. 

The Blowwinds dropped six out of the last seven home games which is a concerning part. Fukui were shooting 56% from the floor and 39% from the three-point line. They out-rebounded the opposition 40-29 and had the biggest lead of 22 points. Fukui rank second in the field goal percentage (45.6%) and third in three-point shooting (33%). They are fourth in steals per game (8.2). They have solid offensive strength but defense has been the major concern. 

Five players reached double figures for Fukui in the last game, including two from the bench. Ryan Kelly scored a team-high 16 points Kawashima went for 14 points, while Ellis and Ivanauskas chipped in with 12 points each. Damilola Mosaku contributed 11 points. Kelly could be an offensive threat from Fukui in the upcoming fixture. The forward scored in single digits only two times in the last 16 games in B2 League. He has crossed the 20-point mark nine times in the ongoing season. We back Kelly to break the 20-point mark on Saturday. 

Orange Vikings Ehime

Ehime are also high on confidence after a 95-84 victory against Kumamoto. They have dropped just one game out of the last six games. The Orange Vikings will be heading to a four-game road trip and their first assignment is consecutive games against in-form Fukui. The Vikings are sitting second in the Western Conference with a 18-22 record. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs so they are well settled for the postseason. They have gone 14-5 on the road this season. 

The Vikings shot 44% from the floor and 26% from the three-point line. They lost the rebounding battle 40-44. Defensively, they recorded five steals and five blocks. Ehime averaged 81.7 points in the B2 League, while they allowed 78.5 points against the opposition. They rank fifth in the field goal percentage but struggled in the three-point shooting. They are leading in the blocks per game (3.7) but also forcing 11.5 turnovers per game. 

Matt Haarms was the top scorer for the Vikings in the last win with 23 points and seven rebounds. Mitchell Watt went for 18 points, while Eiji Hayashi chipped in with 13 points. Michael Parker also contributed 12 points and nine rebounds. If we talk about the offense threat then, Mitchell Watt comes first for Ehime. The center averaged 15 in the league and he is on a 12-game streak with a double digit score. During this run, he scored double-doubles six times. We back Watt to score over 15 points in this fixture.

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Fukui Blowwinds vs Orange Vikings Ehime Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukui Blowwinds will play host to Ehime Orange Vikings in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Fukui head into this contest on the back of a struggling home run, while Ehime, currently on an impressive run on the road, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Fukui currently stand in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 23-17 record, while Ehime are at the second place in the Western Conference with a 26-14 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Fukui Blowwinds won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Ehime, scoring 89 points per game and allowing 80 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Fukui and Ehime is 169.

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FUKUI BLOWWINDS vs ORANGE VIKINGS EHIME
Winning Prediction

Fukui enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering more-improved offense and current form. We are backing Fukui to improve their H2H record and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 168 points on average with Fukui scoring more than 85 points. 

Fukui to win and cover the spread (-4.5).

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