Kagoshima Rebnise vs Shinshu Brave Warriors, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Kagoshima Rebnise

Consistency is the big concern for Kagoshima in the regular season. They recently snapped a six-game losing skid with a win over Shizuoka but couldn’t grab the momentum. The Rebnise second straight game with a 70-73 loss to Kumamoto. It was their four consecutive loss against Kumamoto. They are fourth in the Western Conference with a 25-26 record. The Rebnise will be back home for a tough assessment against Shinshu, who previously defeated them in the ongoing season. 

Kagoshima are 12-13 at home this season. They were shooting 37% from the floor and 27% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded by Kumamoto 50-52. The hosts rank fifth in the field goal percentage (44.3%) and 11th in the three-point shooting (31.3%). Kagoshima are second in blocks per game (3.4) and fifth in offensive rebounds (11.3). They are the fifth best team in scoring average with 84.2 points per game. 

Takayuki Kodama was the top performer in the last game with 16 points and five assists. Anthony Gaines and Patrick Auda went for 14 points each. Josh Sharma contributed a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. If we pick an offensive threat, Anothony Gaines could be a player to watch out for. The 27-year-old guard averaged 17.7 points in the league. He scored 20 or more points 19 times. We back Gaines to score 15 or more points in the home fixture.

Shinshu Brave Warriors

The Shinshu Brave Warriors got two setbacks in the last three games. After surviving a scare in the opening game, Shinsu lost to Fukui convincingly in the second encounter. The conference leaders outscored Fukui 26-14 in the final quarter but didn’t cross the line. The early 25-point deficit proved costly. The Brave Warriors also tied the regular-season series with the Blowwinds. Shinshu are currently 39-12 in the Eastern Conference. They are one win away to become only the second team in the league to reach 40 wins. 

Shinshu will be on the road to face Kagoshima next. They are 18-7 on the road this season. The East leaders have previously defeated the Rebnise in current season. The Brave Warriors have allowed 71.6 points per game in the season which is the lowest in the league. They are averaging 82.3 points and 20.8 assists in the regular season. They are third in blocks per game (3.2) and rebounds per game (42.7). Shinshu are shooting 44.1% from the floor and 35% from the three-point line. 

Four players reached double figures for Shinshu in the last game. Mike Daum led the scoring with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Daiki Tsuchiya and Wayne Marshall went for 15 points each. Eliet Donley also contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. Mike Daum could be an offensive threat in the upcoming game. The center averaged 18.4 points in the regular season and crossed 20-point mark eight out of the last 12 games. We back Daum to score 15 or more points in the upcoming fixture against Kagoshima.

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Kagoshima Rebnise vs Shinshu Brave Warriors Match Prediction & Analysis

Kagoshima will play hosts to Shinshu in the cross-conference clash in the Japanese B League Two. Shinshu head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback, while Kagoshima, currently on a two-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Shinshu currently stands in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 39-12 record, while Kagoshima are in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 25-26 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Shinshu have won four out of five matches against Kagoshima, scoring 86 points per game and allowing 80 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kagoshima and Shinshu is 166.

Kagoshima Rebnise vs Shinshu Brave Warriors Player Stats

KAGOSHIMA REBNISE vs SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS
Winning Prediction

Shinshu enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering a superior defense in the league and a solid bench strength. We are backing Shinshu to sweep the series and both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Shinsu scoring more than 85 points. 

Shinshu Brave Warriors to win and cover the spread (-8.5).

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