Ningbo Rockets vs Zhejiang Lions, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Ningbo Rockets

Ningbo Rockets head into the playoffs with a 57-65 loss in the opening game against the Zhejiang Golden Bulls. They scored just seven points in the final quarter and it proved decisive. Zhejiang closed the game with a 11-2 run to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Ningbo earlier had a six-game losing streak but two straight victories in the final two games assured them a playoff ticket. The Rockets posted a 21-21 record in CBA regular season 2025/26. They finished 11th in the league standings. 

The Rockets are averaging 85.9 points per game and allowing 84.4 points per game. They are shooting 47.3% from the floor and 34.4% from the three-point line. Ningbo averaged 3.8 blocks per game. The Rockets hold a 2-1 advantage against the Golden Bulls in the ongoing season but their only loss came at the main moment. 

Ningbo are 2-8 against Zhejiang in the last ten meetings at CBA. It’s already their first playoff series against the Golden Bulls. Zavier Simpson was the only player to record in double figures. If we look for an offensive threat, Simpson is the right player. The American guard averaged 17.8 points in the ongoing season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the playoff game.  

Zhejiang Lions

Zhejiang Chouzhou are high on consistency after a clinical victory against the Ningbo Rockets in the first of a three-game playoff set. They secured a big victory over Sichuan Blue Whales in the final game of the regular season. The Golden Bulls would now eye to sweep the series and enter the next round of the playoffs. They extended their winning streak to five matches. Zhejiang will be on the road for the second playoff assignment against the Ningbo Rockets.

The Golden Bulls qualified for the playoffs as the No. 6 seed.  With a 19-12 record on the road, Zhejiang will surely face the pressure. It will be a best of three series and usually, the winner in the first game gets the advantage. Zhejiang posted a 27-15 record in the CBA 2025-26. They are shooting 44.7% from the floor and 34.1% from the three-point line. The Golden Bulls allowed 81.6 points per game in the regular season which is best in the league. 

Zhejiang averaged 86.9 points per game in the regular season. Only two players reached double figures for them in the last game. Cheng Shuaipeng was the top scorer with 14 points, while Dakari Johnson went for 13 points. Zhejiang hold a better H2H record against the Rockets but they dropped two out of three games in the ongoing season. Cheng Shuaipeng could be an offensive threat in this fixture. The 26-year-old guard averaged 15.1 points in the regular season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the upcoming playoffs fixture against Ningbo. 

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Ningbo Rockets vs Zhejiang Lions Match Prediction & Analysis

Ningbo Rockets will play hosts against Zhejiang in the second playoff encounter of the CBA 2025-26. Ningbo head into this contest on an early setback, while Zhejiang, currently on a five-game winning streak, look to get a series sweep. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Zhejiang have won three out of five matches against Ningbo, scoring 105 points per game and allowing 88 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Ningbo and Zhejiang is 199.

Ningbo Rockets vs Zhejiang Lions Player Stats

NINGBO ROCKETS vs ZHEJIANG LIONS
Winning Prediction

Zhejiang enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering superior offense and a strong lineup. We are backing Zhejiang to extend the run and win the series. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Zhejiang scoring more than 80 points. 

Zhejiang Golden Bulls to win and cover the spread (-3.5).

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