Kobe Storks vs Kumamoto Volters, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Kobe Storks

Kobe Storks are getting better with each game and they are giving a message to other teams with the performance. The hosts outplayed Kumamoto in the most recent game to extend their winning streak to season-high 19 games. Kobe have posted a season-best 52-5 in the Western Conference. They are the only team to cross 50 wins in the current season. The Storks would take on Kumamoto again. 

With a 5-0 current season record, they would fancy their chances. With the win, the Storks also improved to 28-1 at home this season. This is the best home record by any team across all competitions. They shot 48% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. Kobe averaged a second-best 87.4 points in the B2 League, while they allowed 73.6 points.

Kobe are 7th in the steals per game (6.9) and forcing season-lowest 9.4 turnovers per game. The hosts rank third in the field goals (45.7%) and fourth in the three-point shooting (33.2%). If we look for an offensive threat for the next game, Yoeli Childs is right up there. He has scored 20 or more points in 15 of the last 16 games and averaged 20.9 points in the regular season. We back him to score 20 or more points in the home fixture.

Kumamoto Volters

Kumamoto would be happy with their ongoing run but they saw a stop to their magical run against Kobe. The Volters are coming off three consecutive defeats in the league. They recently snapped their 14-game winning streak. Kumamoto are now at the third spot of the Western Conference with a 35-22 record. The hosts also halted their seven-game winning streak on the road. 

They will take on the conference leaders again in the second of a two-game set. The Volters are 18-11 on the road this season. The hosts were shooting 50% from the floor and 27% from the three-point line. They also won the rebounding battle 44-35. Kumamoto are leading in the field goal percentage (46.5%). They rank fourth in the rebounds (42.4) and sixth in blocks per game (2.4). 

The Volters are yet to beat Kobe in the ongoing season. They lost to the Storks nine times out of the last 11 games. Kumamoto has averaged 90 points in the last ten games. Meanwhile, their scoring average is 82.8 points per game. Rawle Alkins could be an offensive threat for Kagoshima. He averaged 14.3 points in the ongoing season. We back him to drop 15 or more points in the upcoming home game. 

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Kobe Storks vs Kumamoto Volters Match Prediction & Analysis

Kumamoto will play against the league leaders, Kobe in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Kumamoto head into this contest on the back of a three-game losing skid, while Kobe, currently on a dominant home run in the league, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Kobe currently stands in first place in the Western Conference with a 52-5 record, while Kumamoto currently stand in third place in the Western Conference with a 35-22 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kobe won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Kumamoto, scoring 82 points per game and allowing 79 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kumamoto and Kobe is 161.

Kobe Storks vs Kumamoto Volters Player Stats

KOBE STORKS vs KUMAMOTO VOLTERS
Winning Prediction

Kobe enters this contest as the favourites to win this match considering a season-leading combination of offense and defense. We are backing the Storks to extend the run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 170 points on average with Kobe scoring more than 85 points. 

Kobe Storks to win and cover the spread (-11.5)

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