Chiba Jets vs Ryukyu Golden Kings, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Chiba Jets
Ryukyu Golden Kings
Can Ryukyu outclass Chiba Jets in B League's two-game set?
- The Chiba Jets are averaging 83.6 points, 41.3 rebounds and 21.3 assists this season.
- Ryukyu are shooting 46.3% from the floor and 35.7% from the three-point line.
- In the last 5 matches, the Jets won three and Ryukyu managed just one win.
Chiba Jets to win and cover the spread (-7.5).
| Tournament: | B. League, Japan 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Funabashi Arena, Funabashi |
| Tip Off: | 10:35:00 |
Chiba Jets vs Ryukyu Golden Kings Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.56 | 3.67 |
Chiba Jets vs Ryukyu Golden Kings Match Prediction & Analysis
The Chiba Jets will play host to Ryukyu Golden Kings in the back-to-back cross-conference clash in the Japanese B League on Saturday. Chiba head into this contest on the back of a six-game winning streak at home, while Ryukyu, currently on an 11-4 record on the road, look to secure consecutive wins.
Current Standings: The Chiba Jets currently stand in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 24-6 record, while Ryukyu are in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 18-12 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Chiba Jets won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the Ryukyu Golden Kings, scoring 72.4 points per game and allowing 74.2 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Chiba Jets and Ryukyu is 146.6.
Chiba Jets vs Ryukyu Golden Kings Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassir Little | 14.5 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 0.7/0.9 |
| Vic Law | 15.9 | 7.6 | 4.2 | 1.1/0.1 |
Teams Preview
Chiba Jets Preview
The Chiba Jets resume their B. League campaign with a two-game set against Ryukyu. Before heading to the break, Chiba secured consecutive victories over Toyama. The Jets defeated Toyama 88-73 to reach second spot in the conference. Chiba now improved to 24-6 in the table, having joint-most victories in the season 2025-26.
Yuta Watanabe led the scoring with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks on 7-for-11 shooting. Nassr Little added 23 points and 7 rebounds. DJ Hogg contributed nine points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Chiba will eye the top spot in the upcoming week but they have to rely on Utstunomiya’s results.
The Jets shot 52% from the floor and just 28% from the three-point line. Chiba were outscored in the rebounding battle 41-44. Defensively, they recorded six steals and eight blocks. They had the biggest lead of 27 points. Chiba built a 48-33 lead at halftime and stretched it to 20 points in third quarter.
Ryukyu Golden Kings Preview
Ryukyu Golden Kings lost their league game against Mikawa 65-75 before heading to the break. The Golden Kings will take on Chiba in a two-game set and resume the league campaign. They also played against Macau in the East Asia Super League which provided them a good practice ahead of the crucial league stage. Ryukyu are 18-12 in the Western Conference this season.
Ryukyu dropped five of the last seven games in the league and lost the chance of not going into the top-two. Damyean Dotson was the star performer with 13 points. Alex Kirk contributed a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Ryo Sadohara went for 12 points and 6 rebounds.
The Golden Kings shot 32% (25-78) from the floor and just 11% (3-28) from the 3-point line. They won the rebounding battle 47-40 and defensively, recorded six steals and two blocks. They conceded the biggest lead of 15 points in the game. Ryukyu made a 11-4 start in the opening quarter but couldn’t carry the early momentum.
Chiba Jets vs Ryukyu Golden Kings Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Y. Togashi |
| SG | S. Hara |
| SF | D. Hogg |
| PF | Y. Watanabe |
| C | J. Mooney |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | R. Kishimoto |
| SG | M. Waki |
| SF | R. Sadohara |
| PF | D. Dotson |
| C | J. Cooley |
CHIBA JETS vs RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS
Winning PredictionChiba Jets enter this contest as the favourites to win this match because they draw a more-prominent lineup and a solid bench strength. We are backing the Jets to resume the league with a big win.
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