Alvark Tokyo vs Hiroshima Dragonflies, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Alvark Tokyo
Hiroshima Dragonflies
Will Tokyo give a comeback punch to Hiroshima after losing season-best winning streak?
- Alvark Tokyo are averaging 78.8 points, 38.5 rebounds and 21.4 assists per game.
- Alvark has beaten Hiroshima 8 times in the last 10 meetings.
- The Dragonflies averaged 85.7 points, 39.6 rebounds and 19.9 assists this season.
Alvark Tokyo to win and cover the spread (-4.5).
| Tournament: | B. League, Japan 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Tokyo Arena, Tokyo |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Alvark Tokyo vs Hiroshima Dragonflies Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.46 | 2.38 |
Alvark Tokyo vs Hiroshima Dragonflies Match Prediction & Analysis
Alvark Tokyo will play host to the Hiroshima Dragonflies in the second consecutive eastern conference clash in the Japanese B League on Sunday. Tokyo head into this contest on the back of losing eight-game winning streak in the B League, while Hiroshima, currently on a 1-0 advantage, look to extend the momentum.
Current Standings: Hiroshima currently stand in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 17-12 record, while Alvark are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 18-11 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Alvark Tokyo won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Hiroshima, scoring 78.8 points per game and allowing 74.6 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Hiroshima and Alvark Tokyo is 153.4.
Alvark Tokyo vs Hiroshima Dragonflies Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Saiz | 18.0 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 0.8/1.0 |
| Chris Smith | 19.2 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 1.1/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Alvark Tokyo Preview
Alvark Tokyo head into the contest with a surprising 79-87 loss to Hiroshima. With this victory, Tokyo ended their eight-game winning streak in the league. Tokyo now fell to 18-11 in the eastern conference. They also halted a three-game winning streak at home. Tokyo are on the verge of losing the regular-season series against Hiroshima. Both teams will meet again on Sunday.
Shuto Ando led the scoring with 16 points, including four three-pointers. Marcus Foster added 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Ryan Rossiter contributed 10 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Taiki Osakabe chipped in with 10 points, while Sebastian Saiz added 9 points and 9 rebounds.
Alvark Tokyo shot 40% from the floor and 30% from the 3-point line. It was their worst shooting in the last ten games. Both sides were separated by five points heading to the final quarter. Hiroshima went on a 13-0 run to open the final quarter and eventually won the game.
Hiroshima Dragonflies Preview
Hiroshima are on high confidence after a crucial victory against in-form Tokyo on Saturday. With this win, the Dragonflies improved to 17-12 in the western conference. They have now won five of the previous six road games. Recently, Hiroshima snapped their 13-game winning streak against Ibaraki and now, they beat Tokyo for the first time since 2023.
Chris Smith was the star performer with a game-high 28 points and six rebounds while shooting 8-for-13. Kofi Cockburn dropped second consecutive 20-point outing. Dwayne Evans contributed 11 points, while Ryu Watanabe added 10 points. Nick Mayo dropped eight points and 11 rebounds in the win.
The Dragonflies outscored Ibaraki 25-12 in the third quarter to turn an 8-point deficit into a five-point lead. Hiroshima shot 49% from the floor and 41% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 41-44 and defensively, they recorded five steals and four blocks.
Alvark Tokyo vs Hiroshima Dragonflies Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | S. Okura |
| SG | T. Osakabe |
| SF | M. Foster |
| PF | R. Rossiter |
| C | S. Saiz |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | I. Tatsuya |
| SG | K. Mitani |
| SF | D. Evans |
| PF | N. Mayo |
| C | K. Cockburn |
ALVARK TOKYO vs HIROSHIMA DRAGONFLIES
Winning PredictionAlvark Tokyo enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their comeback ability and more efficient shooting. We are backing Tokyo to extend their run and win the contest.
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