Orange Vikings Ehime vs Fukushima Firebonds, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Orange Vikings Ehime

Ehime Orange Vikings head into the contest with a heartbreaking 89-90 loss to Fukushima. Nakano made a three-pointer with one second left to win it for Fukushima. They failed to cover chances in the final seconds. Ehime recently snapped their eight-game winning streak. The Orange Vikings are now on a four-game losing skid. 

They went 10-7 through the last 17 games since the international break. They fell to 35-20 in the Western Conference and slipped to third in the conference table. With the previous loss, Ehime also ended their five-game home winning streak. The Vikings will now play the second of a two-game set against Fukushima. Ehime hold a 8-2 advantage against Fukushima. The Vikings shot 47% from the floor and 33% from the three-point line. 

Ehime averaged 83.3 points in the regular season, while they allowed 79.4 points against the opposition. The Vikings are ranked second in the field goals (46%) and first in the assists per game (22.9). Ehime are leading in the blocks per game (3.7). If we figure out an offensive threat, Hines is always the right pick. The American forward has scored in double-digit in each of the last 18 games, including five consecutive 20-point performances. We back him to score 18 or more points in this fixture. 

Fukushima Firebonds

Fukushima head into the matchup with a narrow victory against Ehime in the first of a two-game set. They recently snapped a four-game winning streak in the regular season. However, they won back-to-back games. With this win, they have posted a 40-15 record. The visitors outscored Ehime 33-18 in the fourth quarter and erased a game-high 22-point lead. They made a five-point play to close the game. 

The Fire Bonds are now placed at the second spot of the Eastern Conference and are also eligible to feature in the playoffs. They completed 40 wins in the regular season and became the second team in the conference. They still hold an advantage against the Vikings in the ongoing season. The hosts were shooting 33% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. They rank third in the scoring average (85.9) and second in assists per game (22.6). 

Fukushima are third in three-points made per game (9.7) and second in rebounds per game (42.6). They are averaging 8.4 steals per game and 2.3 blocks per game. They allowed 28.9% in three-point shooting which is best in the league. Three players reached double figures for Fukushima in the last game. Jack Nunge could be an offensive threat in this fixture. The American center has crossed the 20-point mark 22 times in the current season and averaged 17.4 points. We back him to score 15 or more points in the road game.

Orange Vikings Ehime vs Fukushima Firebonds Starting Lineups

Orange Vikings Ehime vs Fukushima Firebonds Match Prediction & Analysis

Ehime will play against Fukushima in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Ehime head into this contest on the back of a four-game losing skid, while Fukushima, currently on a three-game winning streak on the road, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Fukushima currently stands in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 40-15 record, while Ehime currently stand in third place in the Western Conference with a 35-20 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Ehime won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Fukushima, scoring 86 points per game and allowing 82 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Ehime and Fukushima is 168.

Orange Vikings Ehime vs Fukushima Firebonds Player Stats

ORANGE VIKINGS EHIME vs FUKUSHIMA FIREBONDS
Winning Prediction

Ehime enters this contest as the favourites to win this match considering a best combination of offense and defense. We are backing the Vikings to extend the run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 170 points on average with Ehime scoring more than 85 points. 

Ehime Orange Vikings to win and cover the spread (-1.5).

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