Fukushima Firebonds vs Aomori Wat's, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

Fukushima Firebonds vs Aomori Wat's Basteball Odds

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Fukushima Firebonds

Fukushima head into the matchup with a 101-92 victory against Aomiri in the first of a two-game set. They recently snapped a four-game winning streak in the regular season. However, they won back-to-back games. With this win, they improved to a 41-16 record. The hosts outscored Aomiri 26-13 in the second quarter and erased a game-high 15-point lead. 

The hosts are now placed at the second spot of the Eastern Conference and are also qualified for the playoffs. They completed 40 wins in the regular season and became the second team in the eastern conference. They hold a 5-0 advantage against the Watts in the ongoing season. The hosts were shooting 53% from the floor and 44% from the three-point line. The Fire Bonds rank third in the scoring average (85.9) and second in assists per game (22.6). 

Fukushima are third in three-points made per game (9.7) and second in rebounds per game (42.6). The hosts are averaging 8.4 steals per game and 2.3 blocks per game. They allowed 28.9% in three-point shooting which is best in the league. Four players reached double figures for Fukushima in the last game. Jack Nunge could be an offensive threat in this fixture. The American center has crossed the 20-point mark 22 times in the current season and averaged 17.4 points. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home game.

Aomori Wat's

Aomiri enter into the contest with a clinical defeat against Fukushima in the first of a two-game set. It was their second consecutive loss. The visitors recently secured their first win against Yamagata after going 1-10 through the last 11 games in the regular season. During this losing streak, they witnessed a couple of blowout defeats. Aomiri are sitting at the fifth spot of the Eastern Conference with a 12-45 record. 

Aomiri will be taking on Fukushima again in the second of a two-game set. They also fell to 4-23 on the road this season. They were shooting 45% from the floor and 47% from the three-point line. The hosts are scoring 70.3 points and allowing 83.6 points per game. They dropped five games against Fukushima in the current season. They are yet to taste a victory over the Fire Bonds. 

The hosts are ranked third in steals per game (8.2) and eighth in offensive rebounds per game (9.4). If we search out an offensive threat against Fukushima, Max Hisatake could be the first name. The 27-year-old averaged 14.6 points. We back him to score 15 points in the home game. Aomiri can take inspiration from their previous victory over Yamagata. 

Fukushima Firebonds vs Aomori Wat's Starting Lineups

Fukushima Firebonds vs Aomori Wat's Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukushima will play against Aomiri in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Fukushima head into this contest on the back of a 5-0 advantage over Aomiri, while Aomiri, currently on a 4-23 run on the road, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Fukushima currently stands in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 41-16 record, while Aomiri  currently stand in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-45 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Fukushima won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Aomiri, scoring 84 points per game and allowing 69 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Aomiri and Fukushima is 153.

Fukushima Firebonds vs Aomori Wat's Player Stats

FUKUSHIMA FIREBONDS vs AOMORI WAT'S
Winning Prediction

Fukushima enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to an impressive defense and home advantage. We are backing Fukushima to sweep the series and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 170 points on average with Fukushima scoring more than 85 points. 

Fukushima to win and cover the spread (-21.5).

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