Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka vs Orange Vikings Ehime, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka

Fukuoka enter the contest with a 78-89 loss victory against Kumamoto. It was their third loss in four games. The visitors tied the regular-season series with Yokohama. Fukuoka lost the regular-season series 2-3 against Kumamoto. They had a 55-49 lead during the third quarter but Kumamoto pulled it back. The visitors are currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference with a 21-26 record. They will be home now for a two-game set against Ehime Orange Vikings. 

The Rizing Zephyr shot 46% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line. They were outscored 24-51 in the rebounding battle. Fukuoka averaged 75.6 points in the league and allowed 78.5 points against the opposition. They rank second in three-point shooting (34.2%) and third in turnovers (10.7). Fukuoka have gone 9-14 at home this season. With three wins and one defeat in four games this season, Fukuoka have already secured a season-series win over Ehime. 

Three players reached double figures for Fukuoka. Pablo Aguilar led the scoring with 16 points and seven rebounds. Terrance Woodbury added 15 points and five rebounds, while Takanobu Nishikawa added 12 points. Shunto Murakami also contributed nine points. Woodbury could also be an offensive threat against Ehime. The veteran forward averaged 17.8 points in the regular season and went into single digits once in the last ten. We are backing him to score over 15 points in this fixture.

Orange Vikings Ehime

Ehime Orange Vikings are high on confidence following a narrow 97-96 victory against Shizuoka. The visitors extended the winning streak to four matches. The Vikings also swept the regular-season series 5-0. Ehime now went 6-3 since the international break. With this win, the Vikings improved to 31-16 in the Western Conference. They are one of the five teams in the current season to win 30 or more wins. They will be playing Fukuoka next in a two-game set. 

Ehime are currently 17-7 on the road this season. These numbers will raise their chances to extend their winning run to five matches. However, they have already dropped the season-series against Fukuoka. Ehime shot 57% from the floor and 67% from the three-point line. Shaquille Hines dropped a match-winning three-pointer just before the buzzer time and won the match. They have averaged a sixth-best 83.1 points in the B2 League, while they allowed 79.4 points against the opposition. Ehime are second in the field goals (45.7%) and first in the assists per game (23). 

Only two players reached double figures for the Orange Vikings. Mitchell Watt led the scoring with 37 points and five rebounds, while Shaquille Hines dropped 25 points, six rebounds and 13 assists. Matt Haarms contributed 16 points and five rebounds. If we look for an offensive threat, Hines is right up there. The forward has scored in double-digit in each of the last 10 games, including a match-winning basket. We back him to score 20 or more points in this fixture. 

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Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka vs Orange Vikings Ehime Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukuoka will play host to Ehime Orange Vikings in the regular-season clash in Japanese B League Two. Fukuoka head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback, while Ehime, currently on a four-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Fukuoka currently stand in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 21-26 record, while Ehime are in second place in the Western Conference with a 31-16 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Fukuoka won four of the five head-to-head matches played against Ehime, scoring 82 points per game and allowing 73 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Ehime and Fukuoka is 155. 

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RIZING ZEPHYR FUKUOKA vs ORANGE VIKINGS EHIME
Winning Prediction

Ehime enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their current form and strong defense. We are backing Ehime to improve their road streak and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Ehime reaching the 85-point mark. 

Ehime Orange Vikings to win.

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