Shiga Lakes vs San-en NeoPhoenix, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Shiga Lakes

Shiga Lakestars enter the matchup with a 76-104 loss to Chiba Jets. The hosts snapped a four-game winning streak with this loss. The 28-point blowout defeat will give Shiga a chance to regroup and focus on the upcoming game against San-en. The final weeks of B. League are crucial and Shiga would eye a better finish. They posted a 21-31 record in the regular season. The Lakestars are ninth in the Western Conference. 

Shiga are scoring 80.3 points per game and allowing 84.3 points per game. The Lakestars are shooting 44.1% from the floor and 31.4% from the three-point line. The hosts averaged 7.9 steals per game and 2.7 blocks per game. The Lakestars are forcing 13.6 turnovers per game. They won their previous game against San-en but are still 1-2 in the ongoing season. 

Shiga shot 40% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line in the previous game. Thomas Wimbush led the scoring with 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Zach Auguste contributed 21 points. Auguste looks like a potential offensive threat. The 32-year-old averaged 18.0 points and never went into single digits from the last 27 games. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home encounter. 

San-en NeoPhoenix

San-en NeoPhoenix head into the contest with an impressive 104-99 victory over Sendai 89ers. NeoPhoenix recently overcame the Western Conference leaders. Their rejuvenated version has helped them to improve their position in the table. They will be on the road to face the Lakestars, who beat them previously. However, the NeoPhoenix hold a 2-1 advantage against Shiga in the current season. They would fancy their chances to win the series. 

San-en are scoring 86.0 points per game and allowing 83.3 points per game. They rank fourth in assists per game (21.8). The NeoPhoenix are sixth in the field goals (46.4%) and seventh in the three-point shooting (34.9%). They are fourth in blocks per game (2.9) and fifth in steals per game (7.9). The NeoPhoenix are fifth in scoring average this season. 

The NeoPhoenix shot 51% from the floor and 42% from the 3-point range against Sendai. David Nwaba was the star performer in the last victory with 30 points and 12 rebounds, while Yante Maten added 22 points. Nwaba could be an offensive threat. The 33-year-old averaged 20.1 points in the B. League. We back him to score 20 or more points in the upcoming game. 

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Shiga Lakes vs San-en NeoPhoenix Match Prediction & Analysis

Shiga Lake Stars will play host to the San-en NeoPhoenix in the cross-conference clash in the Japanese B League this weekend. Shiga head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback, while San-en, currently on a consistent run in the league, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: The Shiga Lake Stars currently stand in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 21-31 record, while San-en are in 5th place in the Western Conference with a 31-21 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): San-en NeoPhoenix 89ers won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the Shiga Lake Stars, scoring 84 points per game and allowing 79 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Shiga Lake Stars and San-en is 159.

Shiga Lakes vs San-en NeoPhoenix Player Stats

SHIGA LAKES vs SAN-EN NEOPHOENIX
Winning Prediction

San-en NeoPhoenix enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to more depth in the offense. We are backing NeoPhoenix to make a strong win in the Western Conference matchup. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points with San-en reaching probably 85 points. 

San-en NeoPhoenix to win.

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