Kobe Storks vs Yokohama Excellence, 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 Nara 98-62 in the most recent game to extend their winning streak to season-high 13 games. Kobe have posted a season-best 46-5 in the Western Conference. They are the only team to cross 45 wins in the current season. The Storks would take on Ehime Orange Vikings next. With a 3-1 current season record, they would fancy their chances. 

With the win over Nara, the Storks also improved to 24-4 on the road this season. They are currently 23-1 at home arena and this is the best home record by any team across all basketball leagues in Japan. 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. They 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%). 

Four players reached double figures in the previous game. Yoeli Childs led the scoring with 22 points and 19 rebounds. Luke Maye went for 22 points and seven rebounds. Isaac Butts and Hachimura added 11 points each. 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.

Yokohama Excellence

When it comes to consistency, Kagoshima will surprise you. This is the big concern for them in the regular season. They recently snapped a six-game losing streak with a win over Shizuoka but couldn’t grab the momentum. The Rebnise dropped their third straight game with a 78-85 loss to Shinshu. They are still fourth in the Western Conference with a 25-27 record. The Rebnise went below .500 for the first time. They will be staying on the road for a tough assessment against Kobe. 

Kagoshima are 12-14 at home this season. They were shooting 41% from the floor and 33% from the three-point line. The hosts rank fifth in the field goal percentage (44.2%) and 11th in the three-point shooting (31.3%). Kagoshima are second in blocks per game (3.4) and fifth in offensive rebounds (11.4). They are the fifth best team in scoring average with 84.0 points per game. 

Takayuki Kodama was the top performer in the last game with 21 points. Anthony Gaines went for 16 points and nine rebounds, while Patrick Auda added 13 points and eight assists. 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 road fixture. 

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Kobe Storks vs Yokohama Excellence Match Prediction & Analysis

Kagoshima will play against the league leaders, Kobe in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Kagoshima head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback, 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 49-5 record, while Kagoshima currently stand in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 26-28 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kobe won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Kagoshima, scoring 90 points per game and allowing 79 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kagoshima and Kobe is 169.

Kobe Storks vs Yokohama Excellence Player Stats

KOBE STORKS vs YOKOHAMA EXCELLENCE
Winning Prediction

Kobe enters this contest as the favourites to win this match considering a solid combination of offense and defense. We are backing the leaders 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.

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