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Kobe Storks vs Yamagata Wyverns, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Kobe Storks
Yamagata Wyverns
Can Yamagata end their losing streak with a surprise win against Kobe Storks?
- Kobe are averaging 86.7 points, 43.1 rebounds and 19.8 assists per game.
- Kobe Storks hold a 7-3 advantage against Yamagata in the last ten games.
- Yamagata are shooting 41.3% from the floor and 31.9% from the three-point line.
Tournament: Japan B2 League | Venue: Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium | Tip Off: 10:35:00
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Kobe Storks to win.
Kobe Storks vs Yamagata Wyverns Basteball Odds
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Kobe Storks
Kobe Storks continue their majestic run in the B. League as they secured a 85-70 win over struggling Yamagata to extend their winning streak to six matches. The league leaders made their mind to play in B. League next season. The promotion is on the cards. The Storks averaged more than 95 points in the last five games. With this win, they reached 40-5 in the Western Conference. This is already the best win-loss record in the B2 League 2025-26.
The Storks also improved to 19-1 record at home this season. Kobe will continue their homestand with another game against Yamagata. Kobe shot 47% from the floor and 30% from the three-point line. They averaged a season-best 86.7 points in the B2 League, while they allowed 74.3 points. They rank eighth in the steals per game (6.7) and forcing season-lowest 9.6 turnovers per game. The hosts are second in the field goals (45.6%) and fourth in the three-point shooting (33.1%).
Luke Maye was the top scorer in the game with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Yoeli Childs added a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Shuto Terazono also contributed 13 points and 9 assists. If we pick out an offensive threat from Kobe, Yoeli Childs is right up there. He has scored in double-digit in each of the last 19 games and averaged 21.1 points in the regular season. We back him to score 20 or more points in the home fixture.
Yamagata Wyverns
Yamagata head into the contest with another loss and it was nothing new for them. They faced a toughest assignment against the league leaders and looked dull from the beginning. They extended their losing streak to season-high 13 matches in B League Two. The Wyverns’s last win was recorded on Jan. 25. They have won just eight games in the regular season. Yamagata are placed at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are out from the playoffs this year.
Yamagata are allowing 84.5 points in the regular season which is highest by any team. They have gone 2-20 on the road this season. The Wyverns were shooting 43% from the floor and 47% from the three-point line in the last game. It was a slightly better performance compared to the previous two games. Yamagata rank 10th in the scoring average (73.9) and seventh in blocks per (2.4). They are sixth in three-points made per game (8.8).
Four players reached double figures for Yamagata in the last game with Noah Waterman being the top scorer. He scored 28 points and six rebounds, while James Bell dropped 17 points. Ryusei Abe and Jingaoka added 10 points each. Yudai Ishikawa missed this game. James Bell could be an offensive threat from Yamagata in Sunday’s fixture. The 34-year-old scored in single digits in each of the last ten games. We back him to score 15 points against the strong defense of Kobe.
Kobe Storks vs Yamagata Wyverns Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Shuto Terazono |
| SG | Keigo Kimura |
| SF | Luke Maye |
| PF | Yoeli Childs |
| C | Isaac Butts |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ryusei Abe |
| SG | Toi Jingaoka |
| SF | Taisei Shirato |
| PF | Noah Waterman |
| C | Shaquille Doorson |
Kobe Storks vs Yamagata Wyverns Match Prediction & Analysis
Yamagata will play the league leaders, Kobe Storks in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Yamagata head into this contest on the back of a 13-game losing streak, while the Storks, currently on a six-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Kobe currently stand in first place in the Western Conference with a 40-5 record, while Yamagata are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 8-37 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Yamagata have won three out of five matches against Kobe Storks, scoring 84.2 points per game and Iwate are scoring 83.2 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kobe and Yamagata is 167.4.
Kobe Storks vs Yamagata Wyverns Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoeli Childs | 21.1 | 11.2 | 3.1 | 1.3/0.6 |
| James Bell | 16.0 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 1.1/0.4 |
KOBE STORKS vs YAMAGATA WYVERNS
Winning Prediction
Kobe enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering a dominant run in the league and Yamagata’s worst form. We are backing the Storks to win the contest and both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Kobe scoring more than 90 points.
Kobe Storks to win.
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