Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka

Fukuoka were high on confidence after an impressive comeback win over the conference leaders. However, Shinshu came back and defeated them in the second game 91-85. Both games went in to overtime which is also a record. Mike Daum’s game-tying two-pointer forced the overtime and they outscored Fukuoka 12-6 in the extra-time to clinch a victory. They fell to fifth in the Western Conference with a 19-23 record. 

The Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka shot 43% from the floor and 41% from the three-point line. Both teams tied in the rebounding battle. Fukuoka averaged 75.1 points in the league and allowed 78 points against the opposition. They rank second in three-point shooting (34.1%) and third in turnovers (10.6). Fukuoka have now gone 11-10 on the road this season and now, they have home assignment. 

Shimoyama was the top scorer in the last game with 23 points. Justin Burrell went for 20 points and 11 rebounds. Terrance Woodbury dropped 13 points, while Takanobu Nishikawa added 12 points. Woodbury should be an offensive threat against the leaders. The forward averaged 19.8 points in the regular season and went into single digits once in the last ten. We are backing him to score over 20 points in this fixture.

Fukui Blowwinds

Fukui head into the contest with a 83-97 loss against Ehime. The Blowwinds dropped second of the last eight games in B2 League. They also swept a two-game set against Yamagata and beat Ehime in the first encounter 100-94. Fukui are still sitting at the fourth spot of the Eastern Conference with an impressive 24-18 record. They will be on the road now for a two-game set against Fukuoka. They have gone 12-7 on the road this season. 

The Blowwinds won the previous four road games in B2 League. Fukui were shooting 42% from the floor and 38% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 29-46 and conceded the biggest lead of 16 points. Fukui rank third in the field goal percentage (45.6%) and third in three-point shooting (33.5%). They are fourth in steals per game (8.0). 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. Kawashina led the scoring with 21 points. Perry Ellis went for 15 points and six rebounds, while Nishino added 14 points. Damilola Mosaku dropped 12 points and Ryan Kelly scored a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. He could also be an offensive threat from Fukui in the upcoming fixture. The forward scored in single digits only two times in the last 17 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. 

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Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukuoka will play host to Fukui in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Fukuoka head into this contest on the back of an inconsistent run, while Fukui, currently on a fresh setback after three straight wins, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Fakuoka currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-23 record, while Fukui are at the fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 24-18 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Fakuoka won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against Fukui, scoring 73.8 points per game and allowing 70.8 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Fakuoka and Fukui is 143.8.

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RIZING ZEPHYR FUKUOKA vs FUKUI BLOWWINDS
Winning Prediction

Fukui enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their superior ball-movement and the home record. We are backing Fukui to improve their road streak and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points on average. 

Fukui to win and cover the spread (-2.5).

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