Iwate Big Bulls vs Aomori Wat's, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Iwate Big Bulls

Iwate enter the home contest with another victory against the Fukui Blowwinds in first of a two-game set. With this win, they snapped a three-game losing skid. The Big Bulls improved their position and moved to 6th in the table. They recently ended their 12-game losing streak in the league but avoided stretching another losing skid (3 matches). The hosts have lost 17 out of the last 20 games. 

The Big Bulls have posted a 13-44 record in the Eastern Conference. they will be at home to face the in-form Fukui, who defeated them four out of five times in the league. Their counterparts still have a 3-1 advantage against Iwate. The Big Bulls are currently 6-22 at home this season. They were shooting 39% from the floor and 35% from the three-point line in the last game. 

The Big Bulls averaged 70.2 points this season and allowed 77 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%). If we look for the offensive threat on this side, Clay Mounce gets his name first. The forward averaged 21 points and 7.6 rebounds in the regular season. He went into single digits once in 29 games. We are backing him to score over 15 points in this fixture.

Aomori Wat's

Aomiri enter into the contest with a clinical defeat against Fukushima in the two-game set. It was their third 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 12-46 record. 

Aomiri will be taking on Iwate Big Bulls in a two-game set. They also fell to 4-24 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. 

Iwate Big Bulls vs Aomori Wat's Starting Lineups

Iwate Big Bulls vs Aomori Wat's Match Prediction & Analysis

Iwate will play host to Aomiri in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Iwate head into this contest on the back of a worst conference run, while Aomiri, currently on a three-game losing streak, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Iwate currently stand in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 14-44 record, while Aomiri are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-46 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Aomiri won three of the last five listed head-to-head matches played against Iwate, scoring 79 points per game and allowing 75 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Iwate and Aomiri is 154.

Iwate Big Bulls vs Aomori Wat's Player Stats

IWATE BIG BULLS vs AOMORI WAT'S
Winning Prediction

Iwate enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to an impressive offense and a comeback ability. We are backing Iwate to take early victory and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Iwate scoring more than 85 points. 

Iwate to win and cover the spread (-7.5).

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