Iwate Big Bulls vs Fukui Blowwinds, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Iwate Big Bulls

Iwate enter the matchup with another loss against the Shinsu Brave Warriors. They recently snapped a four-game losing skid against the Fire Bonds but lost the final game. The Big Bulls moved to the bottom of the table. They recently ended their 12-game losing streak in the league but now dropped two consecutive games. The visitors have lost 18 out of the last 20 games. 

They have posted a 12-44 record in the Eastern Conference. Iwate will be on the road to face the in-form Fukui, who defeated them four out of four times in the league. The Blowwinds still have a 4-0 advantage against Iwate. The Big Bulls are currently 5-21 at home 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%). 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 28 games. We are backing him to score over 15 points in this fixture.

Fukui Blowwinds

Fukui are high on confidence after a clinical victory against Shizuoka in the second of a two-game set. The hosts have been pretty dominant against the non-playoff teams. Like, they smashed Yamagata five out of five times. The Blowwinds have seven wins and three defeats in the last ten games. They are sitting at the fourth spot of the Eastern Conference with a 34-22 record. 

Fukui also improved to 18-10 on the road this season. They were shooting 37% from the floor and 37% from the three-point line. They rank fourth in the field goal percentage (45.4%) and third in three-point shooting (33.7%). The hosts are fourth in steals per game (7.8) and scoring average (85.0). They are allowing 82.2 points per game this season. 

The Blowwinds had a 15-point lead and never trailed in the game. Ryan Kelly could be a player to watch out for in the upcoming game. The American star crossed the 20-point mark 14 times this season and averaged 16.4 points per game. We back Kelly to score 15 or more points in the home game. Fukui would fancy their chances as they have beaten the Big Bulls four times.

Iwate Big Bulls vs Fukui Blowwinds Starting Lineups

Iwate Big Bulls vs Fukui Blowwinds Match Prediction & Analysis

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

Current Standings: Iwate currently stand in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-44 record, while Fukui are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 34-22 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Fukui won four of the last four listed head-to-head matches played against Iwate, scoring 78 points per game and allowing 62 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Iwate and Fukui is 140.

Iwate Big Bulls vs Fukui Blowwinds Player Stats

IWATE BIG BULLS vs FUKUI BLOWWINDS
Winning Prediction

Fukui enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to superior ball-movement and H2H advantage over Iwate. We are backing Shinshu to take the early advantage and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Fukui scoring more than 85 points. 

Fukui to win and cover the spread (-8.5).

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