Beijing Ducks vs Guangdong Southern Tigers, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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The Beijing Ducks head into the contest with a heartbreaking defeat in Game 2 of the quarterfinal round. The Ducks made a grip on the game but the match went into overtime, thanks to a late basket from Guangdong. Beijing were outscored 11-8 in the extra-time. They had a three-point lead but a five-point play in the final minute gave the opposition a much-needed victory. The road defeat now made the series scoreline 1-1 with the next game to be hosted by the Ducks. 

Beijing also snapped their five-game winning streak with the overtime loss. The Ducks will be back at home arena now for Game 3 against the Southern Tigers. Beijing posted a 29-13 record in the regular season. They posted a 15-6 record at home in the regular season and also won one playoff game at home. They would fancy their chances in Game 3 with the better offense compared to Guangdong. They are shooting 47% from the floor and 29% from the three-point line.

Beijing defeated Guangdong three out of four times in the current season. The hosts are averaging 90.2 points per game and allowing 83.1 points per game. They rank second in three-point shooting (38.4%) and field goals (48.5%). Beijing are fourth in the defensive rebounds (27.3). Omari Spellman was the top performer in the last game with 21 and nine rebounds. If we pick out an offensive threat for the upcoming game, Eugene German is the right player. The American guard averaged 18.4 points in the regular season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home game. 

Guangdong Southern Tigers Preview

Guangdong Southern Tigers are back to their potential after a narrow victory in Game 2 against the Beijing Ducks. With this win, they tied the series 1-1. The Southern Tigers earlier lost to them 94-102 in Game 1. The home win gave them a chance to put Beijing under pressure in the weekday counter of the series. The Tigers first forced the overtime with a three-point play in the final minute and later, snatched a victory with buzzer-time three-pointer. 

Guangdong will now be ready for the crucial clash against the Beijing Ducks in Game 3. They lost to the Ducks three times this season but hold a 6-4 record in the last ten meetings. Guangdong made a similar comeback in the opening round and took the series 2-1. They have won 16 games out of 24 home games in the ongoing season. They posted a 27-15 record in the CBA 2025-26. Trevelin Queen led all the scorers with 39 points, nine rebounds and eight rebounds. 

The Southern Tigers are shooting 46.8% from the floor and 33.8% from the three-point line. The visitors allowed 89.3 points per game in the regular season and averaged 94 points (third-highest). Edmond Sumner could be an offensive threat in this fixture. The 30-year-old guard averaged 21.7 points in the regular season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the upcoming road fixture. 

Beijing Ducks vs Guangdong Southern Tigers Starting Lineups