Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Kumamoto Volters

Kumamoto head into the contest with a 88-80 victory against the second-best side of the Eastern Conference, Fukushima. The Volters won eight of the last ten games in the B2 League. They extended their winning streak to five matches now. The Volters are still at the third spot of the Western Conference with an impressive 26-19 record. They are on the finishing line of the playoffs and are likely to play consecutive postseason games this summer. 

The Volters are 13-9 at home this season and hold a 2-1 advantage over Fukushima. The pressure has been shifted to their cross-conference rivals. Kumamoto have also extended their winning streak to six matches at home. The Volters were shooting 43% from the floor and 38% from the three-point line. The hosts are leading in the field goal percentage (46.4%) and fourth in the rebounds (41.4). They are sixth in blocks per game (2.4). In the last five games, the Volters averaged 93 points. 

Five players reached double figures for the Volters in the last game with Kaito Ishikawa being the top scorer with a game-high 24 points. Mitch Lightfoot went for 20 points and 13 rebounds. Rawle Alkins contributed 16 points and Shota Yamamoto added 13. Lamine Mbodj also dropped 10 points. Lightfoot could be an offensive threat on Sunday. The forward is on an 11-game streak for double-digit scores. We back him to drop a 20-point outburst in the upcoming home game. 

Fukushima Firebonds

Fukushima got a double setback with another loss in the regular season. Following a six-game winning streak, the Fire Bonds dropped two consecutive games. The visitors were outscored 18-28 in the final quarter and it proved costly. They lost to Ehime in similar fashion when Shaquille Hines hit a match-winning basket with three seconds left. Two defeats will not hurt their position in the table. Fukushima are comfortably sitting at the second spot of the Eastern Conference with a 33-12 record. 

The Fire Bonds now have the second most number of victories in the league. They missed the chance to go on top. They have dropped just seven games out of 21 on the road. Fukushima were shooting 40% from the floor and 25% from the three-point line. They out-rebounded the opposition 46-44. Fukushima ranks third in the scoring average (86.5) and first in assists per (22.9). They are second in steals per game (8.6) and fourth in turnovers per game (11). 

Four players reached double figures for Fukushima in the last game. Patrick Gardner led the scoring with 19 points and 10 rebounds. JR Nunge went for 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Tsukasa Nakano also added 15 points. Manigault also chipped in with 12 points and eight rebounds. Jack Nunge will be our offensive threat in the upcoming fixture. The 27-year-old has crossed the 20-point mark record 20 times in the ongoing season. We back him to break another 20-point mark on Sunday to end the losing skid. 

Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds Starting Lineups

Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds Match Prediction & Analysis

Kumamoto will play host to Fukushima in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Kumamoto head into this contest on the back of a six-game winning streak at home, while Fukushima, currently on a two-game losing skid, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Kumamoto currently stand in third place in the Western Conference with a 26-19 record, while Fukushima are at the second place in the Eastern Conference with a 33-12 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kumamoto won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against Fukushima, scoring 84 points per game and allowing 77 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kumamoto and Fukushima is 161.

Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds Player Stats

KUMAMOTO VOLTERS vs FUKUSHIMA FIREBONDS
Winning Prediction

Fukushima enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering the comeback ability and season-best shooting. We are backing Fukushima to avenge the loss on Sunday and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 160 points on average with Fukushima scoring more than 85 points. 

Fukushima to win.

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