Shanxi Loongs vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Shanxi Loongs

Shanxi Loongs head into the contest with a 80-112 loss to Shanghai Sharks. It was their third loss in the last five games. With two straight defeats, they are on the finishing line of the playoffs. The hosts fell to 15-15 in the regular season. They looked clueless against the leaders and were outscored in each quarter. They conceded a game-high 35-point lead. Shanxi Zhongyu are 9-4 at home arena this season. They will continue their homestand with their next assignment against Shandong. 

Shanxi are placed 11th in the CBA 2025/26 standings. The fight for the final two spots in the playoffs is high and the Loongs can't afford a defeat here. The hosts shot 35% from the floor and 24% from the three-point line. They are scoring 90.4 points per game and allowing 89.2 points per game. Shanxi are fourth in the three-point shooting (36.7%) and eighth in the field goals (47.1%). They rank fifth in blocks per game (3.6) and seventh in steals per game (7.0). 

Two players reached double figures in the previous game. Marcos Knight led the offense with 19 points and six rebounds, while Hamidou Diallo went for a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Ibrahima Faye also contributed nine points. Hamidou Diallo could be an offensive threat in the upcoming home game. The American guard averaged 20.7 in the regular season. He is on an 18-game streak for double-digit scores. We back him to score 18 or more points in the upcoming game. 

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin

Shandong Heroes will conclude their three-game road trip with their next assignment against Shanxi Loongs. The Heroes extended their winning streak to three matches following a 102-82 victory over Flying Tigers. They improved to 7-8 on the road this season. Shandong crossed the 100-point mark for the third successive game and it gave them a winning streak. The visitors are currently placed fourth in the CBA standings with a 20-10 record. The playoff is assured for the Heroes and they would eye to improve their seeding. 

The Heroes outscored the Flying Tigers 31-16 in the second quarter and didn't drop the lead. They were shooting 57% from the floor and 40% from the three-point line. They out-rebounded the opposition 39-28 and out-assisted 30-20. Shandong are scoring 95 points per game and allowing 88.6 points per game. They are first in the offensive rebounds (13.5) and free throws (82.7%). The visitors are leading in steals per game (8.8) and forcing 11.2 turnovers per game. 

Seven players reached double figures for Shandong in the last game. Keyontae Johnson was top performer with 20 points, while Gao Shiyan went for 18 points. Guo Kai dropped 15 points and 8 rebounds. DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell added 13 points. Tao Hanlin, Chen Linjian and Sacha Killeya-Jones had ten points each. Marquese Chriss is a player to watch out for if comes back. The American forward averaged 20.6 points in the regular season, including four 20-point outbursts in the last six. We back him to score 18 or more points in the road fixture. 

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Shanxi Loongs vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin Match Prediction & Analysis

Shanxi Zhongyu will play hosts against Shandong in the weekend encounter of the CBA 2025-26. Shanxi Zhongyu head into this contest on a two-game losing skid, while Shandong, currently on a three-game winning streak, look to get momentum. 

Current Standings: Shanxi Zhongyu currently stand in 11th place in the regular-season with a 15-15 record, while Shandong are in fourth place in the table with a 20-10 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Shandong have won four out of five matches against Shanxi Zhongyu, scoring 98 points per game and allowing 92 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Shanxi Zhongyu and Shandong is 190.

Shanxi Loongs vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin Player Stats

SHANXI LOONGS vs SHANDONG HI-SPEED KIRIN
Winning Prediction

Shandong Heroes enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering superior ball-movement and a strong lineup. We are backing Shandong to extend the run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 190 points on average with Jilin scoring more than 100 points. 

Shandong Heroes to win and cover the spread (-2.0).

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