400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK
Can the Sturgeons’ Pace Upset the Tigers’ Discipline?
Tournament: CBA 2025-26 | Venue: Dongguan Arena | Tip Off: 17:05:00
Live Streaming: AI Score App
Guangdong Southern Tigers to win and cover the spread (-8.5)
TheTopBookies is your number one guide for gambling in India! Get the best betting app in India today and gain access to all secure gambling platforms in INR real money.
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.32 | 3.83 |
The Guangdong Southern Tigers secured a hard fought 77-74 win over the Ningbo Rockets, showcasing resilience and defensive grit in a tightly contested CBA matchup.
Xu Jie led the scoring with 27 points, while Trevelin Queen delivered an all round performance, scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
Offensively, Guangdong shot 43.5% from the field, 29.6% from the perimeter and 69.2% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 37-30 on the boards, but made defensive stops through 8 steals, which caused momentum swings and forced Ningbo to commit 11 crucial turnovers and 15 fouls.
In the end, defensive discipline, composure, and late-game execution proved decisive, extending Guangdong’s winning streak and reinforcing their championship pedigree. Overall, the team averages 94.7 points per game, while dishing out 22.8 assists per game. Defensively, they record 39.9 rebounds and allow opponents to just 88.6 points per game.
In their recent CBA matchup, the Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons produced a composed and efficient display to secure an 84-76 victory over the Jiangsu Dragons Kentier, showing strong control across all four quarters.
Zou Yang produced a strong two-way performance, scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Quentin Peterson added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Offensively, Fujian shot 43.5% from the field, including 23.1% from the perimeter and 80% from the free throw line, supported by their efficient ball movement (16 assists). Defensively, they edged Jiangsu 35-34 on the boards and forced them to commit 13 turnovers and 28 fouls. Fujian also recorded 8 steals, which disrupted Jiangsu’s rhythm throughout the game.
It was a balanced performance built on early control, defensive discipline, and efficient execution down the stretch. Overall, the team averages 91.9 points per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists. Defensively, they record 36.1 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 94.6 points per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Xu Jie |
| SG | Trevelin Queen |
| SF | Cui Yongxi |
| PF | Du Runwang |
| C | Jiao Boqiao |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Quentin Peterson |
| SG | Liu Jinyu |
| SF | Zou Yang |
| PF | Vladimir Brodziansky |
| C | Zhang Qingrui |
Guangdong Southern Tigers host Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons on 18th April with a clear edge. Guangdong brings strong form, defensive discipline, and home dominance, while Fujian remains inconsistent despite recent wins. If Fujian starts fast, they can compete briefly, but over 40 minutes, Guangdong’s depth, structure, and experience make them strong favorites to control and win the game.
Current Standings
Guangdong Southern Tigers is currently 4th in the CBA standings with a 27-12 record, while Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons is 14th in the standings with a 15-24 record.
Head-to-Head Matches
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Guangdong Southern Tigers have won all five matches against the Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevelin Queen | 19.4 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 2.6/0.4 |
| Quentin Peterson | 26.4 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 1.7/0.1 |
Guangdong Southern Tigers should win comfortably. Fujian may have short scoring bursts, but Guangdong’s defensive control, depth, and experience, especially at home, are too strong over four quarters. We are backing the Guangdong Southern Tigers to win this matchup.
Guangdong Southern Tigers to win and cover the spread (-8.5)
1xBet
400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK