Gunma Crane Thunders vs Alvark Tokyo, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Gunma Crane Thunders
Alvark Tokyo
Will Gunma challenge in-form Alvark Tokyo in home encounter?
- Gunma Crane Thunders averaged 82.5 points per game on 46.6% shooting.
- Tokyo are averaging 81.0 points and 21.2 assists this season.
- Gunma and Tokyo have five wins each in their last ten meetings in the B. League.
Gunma Crane Thunders to win.
| Tournament: | B. League, Japan 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Open House Arena Ota, Ota |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Gunma Crane Thunders vs Alvark Tokyo Basteball Odds
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Gunma Crane Thunders vs Alvark Tokyo Match Prediction & Analysis
Gunma Crane Thunders will play host to Alvark Tokyo in the first of the two-game set this weekend. Gunma head into this matchup on the back of a two-game winning streak, while Tokyo, currently on a five-game winning streak, look to carry the winning momentum.
Current Standings: The Gunma Crane Thunders currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-16 record, while Tokyo are in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 30-12 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Gunma Crane Thunders won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against Alvark Tokyo, scoring 79 points per game and allowing 78 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Gunma and Tokyo is 157.
Gunma Crane Thunders vs Alvark Tokyo Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Blackshear, Jr. | 15.6 | 7.6 | 4.4 | 1.1/0.6 |
| Sebastian Saiz | 17.7 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 0.8/1.0 |
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Gunma Crane Thunders Preview
Gunma head into this contest with a 89-76 victory against Kawasaki Brave Thunders. With a 37-10 surge in the opening quarter, the Crane Thunders built a match-winning lead. They stretched it to a game-high 35 points and never trailed. The Crane Thunders have gone 6-4 in their last ten games. The hosts will be in action against Alvark Tokyo in a two-game set. Gunma now improved to 26-16 in the league and 14-6 at home this season.
Gunma have lost three out of the last ten home games this season. The hosts were shooting 52% from the floor and 48% from the three-point line. They out-rebounded the opposition 38-31 and were out-assisted 23-29. Gunma averaged 82.5 PPG in the league and allowed 82.5 points per game. They rank third in the field goals (46.6%) and in three-point shooting (36.1%). They are forcing 10.5 turnovers per game and 6.6 steals per game.
Kerry Blackshear led the offense with 17 points and five rebounds. Kazuki Hosokawa added 15 points, while Johannes Thiemann dropped 14 points and eight rebounds. Trey McKinney-Jones also added 12 points in the win. Kerry Blackshear could be an offensive threat from Gunma. The 29-year-old averaged 15.6 points. We back Blackshear to score 15 or more points in the home fixture against Tokyo.
Alvark Tokyo Preview
Alvark Tokyo head into the contest with a 87-81 victory against Altiri Chiba last week. Tokyo are in good form with a six-game winning streak. With straight victories, Alvark Tokyo are 30-12 in the Eastern Conference. They are second-best in their respective conference like the previous season. Tokyo were trailing by 55-69 after three quarters but outscored the opposition 32-12 to clinch the game. They will now take on Gunma next in a two-game set.
Tokyo have posted a 15-6 record on the road in the Eastern Conference and won the previous two road games convincingly. They shot 54% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 28-41. Tokyo are scoring 81 points and allowing 76.8 points per game. Tokyo ranks second in the three-point shooting (36.5%) and third in the defensive rebounds (25.1). The visitors are one of the best offensive units in the league.
Sebastian Saiz led the offense for Tokyo in the previous game with a game-high 21 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Foster went for 18 points, while Taiki Osakabe added 13 points. Kai Toews also contributed nine points. If we figure out the offensive threat in this lineup, Sebastian Saiz is right up there. He has averaged 17.7 points in the B. League this season. We back Saiz to drop 15 or more points in the road fixture.
Gunma Crane Thunders vs Alvark Tokyo Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Y. Fujii |
| SG | T. Nakamura |
| SF | K. Hosokawa |
| PF | K. Blackshear, Jr. |
| C | A. Edu |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | T. Osakabe |
| SG | A. Shuto |
| SF | M. Foster |
| PF | R. Rossiter |
| C | S. Saiz |
GUNMA CRANE THUNDERS vs ALVARK TOKYO
Winning PredictionGunma Crane Thunders enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, due to their offensive strength and defensive value. We are backing Gunma to extend their good run of form and win this contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 155 points with Gunma reaching 80 points.
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