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Iwate Big Bulls vs Yamagata Wyverns, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Iwate Big Bulls
Yamagata Wyverns
Can Iwate finally end their losing streak against out-of-form Yamagata?
- Iwate are averaging 69.5 points, 35.5 rebounds and 17 assists per game.
- Iwate hold a 3-1 advantage against Yamagata in the ongoing season.
- Yamagata are shooting 41.3% from the floor and 32.0% from the three-point line.
Tournament: Japan B2 League | Venue: Takaya Arena (Morioka City Gymnasium) | Tip Off: 15:35:00
Live Streaming: AI Score App
Iwate to win and cover the spread (-4.5).
Iwate Big Bulls vs Yamagata Wyverns Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.43 | 2.65 |
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Iwate Big Bulls
Iwate extended their losing streak to six games in the league following a 49-75 defeat against Fukui. The Big Bulls also lost the regular-season series 4-0 against the Blowwinds. The hosts will be in action against Yamagata in search of a breakthrough victory. Iwate have dropped three out of four games against the Wyverns this season. The Big Bulls have lost 13 out of the last 15 games. The host now fell to fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 11-35 record. They are already eliminated from the playoffs race.
Iwate have gone 5-16 at home this season. They were shooting 28% from the floor and just 13% from the three-point line against Fukui. The Big Bulls lost the rebounding battle 35-41. Iwate averaged 69.5 points this season and allowed 75.5 points against the opposition. They rank fourth in blocks per game (3.0) and sixth in steals per game (7.0). The Big Bulls are ranked eighth in free throws (69.9%).
The roster was totally changed in Sunday’s game as their top performer, Clay Mounce missed the game. Shohei Goto led the scoring with 12 points, while Noah Gurley contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds. If we see the offensive threat on this side, Clay Mounce gets his name first. The 28-year-old forward averaged 20.8 points in the regular season and went into single digits once in 23 games. We are backing him to score over 20 points in this fixture.
Yamagata Wyverns
Yamagata have made a habit of losing games in the regular season. They head into the contest with another loss and it was their 14th consecutive loss in B2 League. It wasn’t easy to counter the league leaders and Kobe outscored them 87-72 on Sunday. The Wyverns won their last regular-season game on Jan. 25. They have won just eight games in the ongoing season. Yamagata are placed at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are eliminated from the playoffs this year.
Yamagata are allowing 84.6 points in the regular season which is highest by any team. They have gone 2-21 on the road this season. The Wyverns were shooting 42% from the floor and 37% from the three-point line in the last game. Yamagata rank 10th in the scoring average (73.9) and seventh in blocks per game (2.4). They are sixth in three-points made per game (8.9). The Wyverns averaged 73.9 points per game.
Three players reached double figures for Yamagata in the last game with Noah Waterman being the top scorer. He scored a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while James Bell dropped 23 points. Shuki Nakata also added ten points. James Bell could be an offensive threat from Yamagata in road fixture. The 34-year-old scored in single digits in each of the last ten games. We back him to score 15 points against Iwate.
Iwate Big Bulls vs Yamagata Wyverns Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sogo Yamagiwa |
| SG | Harumichi Ishikawa |
| SF | Clay Mounce |
| PF | Noah Gurley |
| C | Marko Tejić |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ryusei Abe |
| SG | Toi Jingaoka |
| SF | Taisei Shirato |
| PF | Noah Waterman |
| C | Shaquille Doorson |
Iwate Big Bulls vs Yamagata Wyverns Match Prediction & Analysis
Iwate Big Bulls will play hosts to Yamagata in the Eastern Conference clash in the Japanese B League Two. Yamagata head into this contest on the back of a 14-game losing streak, while the Big Bulls, currently on a six-game winning streak, look to get a breakthrough victory.
Current Standings: Iwate currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 11-35 record, while Yamagata are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 8-38 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Iwate have won four out of five matches against Yamagata, scoring 79.4 points per game and allowing 71 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Iwate and Yamagata is 150.4.
Iwate Big Bulls vs Yamagata Wyverns Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Mounce | 20.8 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 1.6/0.9 |
| James Bell | 16.0 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 1.1/0.4 |
IWATE BIG BULLS vs YAMAGATA WYVERNS
Winning Prediction
Iwate enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering a dominant run in the league and home advantage. We are backing the Big Bulls to win the contest and both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Iwate scoring more than 90 points.
Iwate to win and cover the spread (-4.5).
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