Fukushima Firebonds vs Iwate Big Bulls, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Fukushima Firebonds

Fukushima head into the matchup with a 71-93 loss against Iwate in the first of a two-game set. With this loss, they snapped a four-game winning streak in the regular season. It was also their first loss against Iwate after winning four games in a row. Despite a surprise loss, they have posted a 38-15 record. The hosts were outscored in each quarter and conceded a game-high 22-point lead. 

The Fire Bonds are now placed at the second spot of the Eastern Conference and are also eligible to feature in the playoffs. Fukushima would eye 40 wins in the regular season. They still hold a 4-1 advantage against the Big Bulls in the ongoing season. The hosts were shooting 33% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. They 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). 

They 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. Three players reached double figures for Fukushima in the last game. Jack Nunge led the offense with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Patrick Gardner went for 14 points and seven rebounds. Jack Nunge could also 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.

Iwate Big Bulls

Iwate enter the matchup with a much-needed breakthrough victory over Fukushima. They snapped a four-game losing skid against the Fire Bonds. The Big Bulls moved to fifth in the table. With this loss, they also ended their 12-game losing streak in the league. The visitors have lost 18 out of the last 20 games. They have posted a 12-41 record in the Eastern Conference. Iwate will be on the road to face Fukushima again. 

The Blowwinds still have a 4-1 advantage against Iwate. The Big Bulls are currently 6-21 on the road this season. They were shooting 52% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line in the last game. Iwate averaged 70.0 points this season and allowed 76.6 points per game against the opposition. They rank fourth in blocks per game (2.9) and fifth in steals per game (7.0). Iwate are ranked eighth in free throws (70.9%).

Only four players reached double figures. Clay Mounce scored a game-high 34 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Gurley added 14 points and eight rebounds. Harumichi Ishikawa dropped 13 points and Kokoro Sekiya had 11. If we look for the offensive threat on this side, Clay Mounce gets his name first. The forward averaged 20.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in the regular season. He went into single digits once in 27 games. We are backing him to score over 15 points in this fixture.

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Fukushima Firebonds vs Iwate Big Bulls Match Prediction & Analysis

Fukushima will play host to Iwate Big Bulls in the Eastern Conference battle in the Japanese B League Two. Iwate head into this contest on the back of a breakthrough victory, while Fukushima, currently on a second-best run in the East, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Fukushima currently stand in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-15 record, while Iwate are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-41 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Fukushima won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Iwate, scoring 79 points per game and allowing 73 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Iwate and Fukushima is 152.

Fukushima Firebonds vs Iwate Big Bulls Player Stats

FUKUSHIMA FIREBONDS vs IWATE BIG BULLS
Winning Prediction

Fukushima enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to excellent ball-movement and series advantage over Iwate. We are backing Fukushima to avenge the previous loss and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 160 points on average with Fukushima scoring more than 80 points. 

Fukushima to win and cover the spread (-14.5).

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