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Can the Shandong Heroes Turn Momentum Into a Confident Win?
Tournament: CBA 2025-26 | Venue: Shandong Arena (Jinan) | Tip Off: 17:05:00
Live Streaming: CBA League
Shandong Heroes to win and cover the spread (4.5)
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.54 | 2.39 |
Shandong enter this match after a 93-87 road loss to Qingdao Eagles in their most recent CBA fixture. Marquese Chriss led the scoring with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Myles Powell added 21 points and five assists. DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and Tao Hanlin each finished with 11 points, but Shandong were unable to overturn the deficit in the closing stages.
That result followed a mixed run of performances for the home side across their recent schedule. Shandong have shown the ability to stay competitive offensively, averaging over 90 points per game this season, but defensive lapses have been costly at times. Playing at home, they will look to establish control through structured possessions and interior presence.
Xinjiang will arrive in Jinan following a 95-77 defeat to Zhejiang Golden Bulls in their last league outing. Abudushalamu Abudurexiti was the leading scorer with 24 points, supported by Zach Nutall’s 17 points and Dedrick Lawson’s 12-point, nine-rebound effort. Despite individual contributions, Xinjiang struggled to close the gap after falling behind early.
Across their last ten matches, Xinjiang have alternated between wins and losses, reflecting an inconsistent stretch of form. They have generally shown better shooting efficiency than Shandong, particularly from three-point range, but defensive stability has been an ongoing issue, especially in away fixtures.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Gao Shiyan |
| SG | Jarmar Gulley |
| SF | Kai Guo |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Christ Koumadje |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ashton Hagans |
| SG | Zach Nutall |
| SF | Abudushalamu Abudurexiti |
| PF | Dedric Lawson |
| C | Li Yanzhe |
Shandong Heroes host Xinjiang Flying Tigers, with both sides positioned close to each other in the lower half of the standings. Shandong currently sit 16th with a 3-4 record, while Xinjiang are 12th at 3-5. Recent head-to-head meetings have favoured Xinjiang, but home conditions could play a role for Shandong as they look to improve consistency. The matchup presents a contrast between Shandong’s structured approach and Xinjiang’s reliance on shooting efficiency.
Shandong Heroes currently sit 16th in the CBA standings with a 3-4 record. Xinjiang Flying Tigers are 12th, having recorded three wins from eight games.
In the last five head-to-head meetings, Xinjiang Flying Tigers have won three games, while Shandong Heroes have won two.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | 22.9 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.1/1.0 |
| Dedrick Lawson | 14.9 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 1.1/0.5 |