Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Ningbo Rockets, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Ningbo Rockets Basteball Odds

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Nanjing Monkey Kings

In their recent CBA matchup, the Nanjing Monkey Kings fell just short in a narrow 90-88 defeat to the Beijing Ducks, delivering a competitive but ultimately frustrating performance.

Zhu Mingzhen led the scoring with 19 points, Zhao Baiqing added 17 points, Parker Jackson Cartwright added 13 points and 12 rebounds and had two more players scoring in double figures but their efforts just fell short.

Offensively, the Monkey Kings shot 47.1% from the field, 39% from the perimeter and 57.1% from the free throw line, but struggled with late game execution. Defensively, they got outrebounded 27-38, giving away second chance opportunities and committed key turnovers (8), which was a critical factor in a tight contest.

Overall, the team averages 90.6 points per game, while dishing out 19.8 assists. Defensively, they record 39.7 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 95.3 points per game.

Ningbo Rockets

The Ningbo Rockets pulled off a gritty 73-70 upset over the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, delivering one of their most disciplined performances of the season.

Franklin Jackson led the scoring with 21 points, while Zavier Simpson recorded 10 assists and controlled the boards with 5 rebounds.

Offensively, Ningbo shot a solid 47% from the field and 45% from the perimeter, while dishing out 16 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 42-36, but made key defensive stops and forced Xinjiang to commit 14 turnovers and 22 fouls, causing momentum swings and points off turnovers.

Overall, the team averages 85.2 points per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists. Defensively, they record 37.5 rebounds and allow opponents to just 83.6 points per game.

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Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Ningbo Rockets Match Prediction & Analysis

The Nanjing Monkey Kings face the Ningbo Rockets on April 2 in a closely balanced matchup. Nanjing’s fast paced offense contrasts with Ningbo’s disciplined, defense-first approach. While Nanjing struggle with consistency, Ningbo enter in better form after recent wins. If tempo is controlled, Ningbo holds the edge, but Nanjing can threaten if they push scoring early.

Ningbo Rockets is currently 9th in the CBA standings with a 17-15 record, while the Nanjing Monkey Kings is 17th in the standings with an 11-21 record.

In their last five head-to-head matchups, Ningbo Rockets has just won one match, while the Nanjing Monkey Kings have won four matches. However, Ningbo is currently riding a one game winning streak against the Monkey Kings.

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NANJING MONKEY KINGS vs NINGBO ROCKETS
Winning Prediction

Nanjing have the offensive upside, but their defensive inconsistency and poor late game execution remain concerns. Ningbo, on the other hand, are coming in with better structure, stronger recent form, and the ability to control tempo, especially in tight games. We are backing the Ningbo Rockets to win this matchup.

Ningbo Rockets to win and cover the spread (-1.5).

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