Sichuan Blue Whales vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Sichuan Blue Whales

Sichuan enter this match after a brutal 111-71 loss against Shanghai, where the team shot only 45% from the field and recorded just 24 rebounds and 15 assists. Yang Wenxue led the scoring with 24 points, but the team struggled defensively and allowed 59% field goal shooting to the opponent. The game showed the same issues that have followed Sichuan throughout the season, including poor perimeter defense and limited offensive creation.

The team is averaging only 70.0 points per game this season while allowing 98.5, which explains the 0-28 record and current 36-game losing streak. Sichuan also have the lowest assist numbers among the two teams and a weak three point percentage at 27.6%. Their rebounding numbers are also lower, which often leads to second chance points for opponents. Playing at home may help slightly, but statistically they remain the weakest side in the league.

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin

Shandong come into this match after a 115-91 win over Tianjin, where the team showed strong offensive balance. Marquese Chriss scored 24 points with 14 rebounds, while several players finished in double digits. Shandong shot 51% from the field and controlled the rebounds 48-30, showing clear physical advantage inside the paint. Their ball movement was also effective with 30 assists in the game.

This season Shandong average 94.0 points per game and allow 89.0, showing a much more stable profile compared to Sichuan. They also have better shooting efficiency at 45.3% from the field and 32.6% from three point range. The team rebounds nearly 39 per game and commits fewer turnovers, which makes them more consistent in long games. With better depth, stronger defense, and higher scoring ability, Shandong enter this matchup as the more reliable side in this game.

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Sichuan Blue Whales vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin Match Prediction & Analysis

Sichuan are in poor form at the bottom of the standings and are currently on a 36-game losing streak, which reflects the gap between them and the rest of the league this season. The team averages only 70.0 points per game while allowing 98.5, making them the weakest defensive side in the competition. In their last game, Sichuan suffered a heavy 111-71 defeat against Shanghai, where they struggled in rebounding, perimeter defense, and overall shooting efficiency.

Shandong, on the other hand, are in much stronger form and sit in 4th place with an 18-10 record. They are averaging 94.0 points per game this season and allow only 89.0, showing a far more balanced profile on both ends of the court. In their previous match, Shandong defeated Tianjin 115-91 with strong shooting efficiency and clear rebounding dominance, which reflects their overall depth and consistency.

The head-to-head record also favors Shandong, who have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between the teams. With better scoring numbers, stronger defense, and more reliable rotation depth, Shandong enter this game as the clear favorites, while Sichuan need a major improvement to stay competitive.

Shandong are in 4th place in the CBA standings with an 18-10 record, showing consistent performance throughout the season. Sichuan are at the bottom of the standings in 20th place with a 0-28 record and remain the only team without a win. 

Shandong have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against Sichuan. The average total score in those games is 196 points, with Shandong averaging around 104 points per game and Sichuan around 93. Most of the recent meetings were decided by double digit margins, showing a consistent advantage for Shandong.

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SICHUAN BLUE WHALES vs SHANDONG HI-SPEED KIRIN
Winning Prediction

Shandong have the stronger offense and better defense with a deeper roster, while Sichuan remain winless and struggle in every major statistic. Current form, head-to-head record, and scoring difference all give the away team a better profile to win in this matchup.

Sichuan Blue Whales to win and cover the spread (-28.5)

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