Iwate Big Bulls vs Kobe Storks, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Iwate Big Bulls
Kobe Storks
- Iwate are averaging 70.5 points, 34.9 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game.
- Storks are shooting 45.9% from the floor and 32.5% from the three-point line.
- Kobe have posted a 17-3 record on the road this season.
Kobe Storks to win and cover the spread (-6.5).
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 10:35:00 |
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kobe Storks Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.22 | 1.83 |
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kobe Storks Match Prediction & Analysis
Iwate Big Bulls will play host to Kobe Storks in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Iwate head into this contest on the back of a disappointing run, while Kobe, currently on a five-game winning streak, look to extend the run.
Current Standings: Iwate currently stand in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a 9-24 record, while Storks are at top place in the Western Conference with a 30-3 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Kobe Storks won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against Iwate, scoring 74.8 points per game and allowing 71.8 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kobe and Iwate is 146.6.
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kobe Storks Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Mounce | 22.0 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 1.7/0.9 |
| Yoeli Childs | 19.9 | 11.2 | 2.8 | 1.5/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Iwate Big Bulls Preview
Iwate Big Bulls will be ready for the second encounter of a two-game set against Storks on Sunday. The Big Bulls dropped the first game 78-80 and extended the losing streak to eight matches at home. This season has been pretty disappointing for Iwate. They have posted a 9-24 in the Eastern Conference.
Iwate’s poor run pushed them out of the playoffs. They have gone 5-11 at their home arena. With a 46-32 lead at halftime, the Big Bulls managed a solid grip on the game. However, the second half debacle helped Storks to take the charge.
Clay Mounce led the scoring with 28 points and 6 rebounds on 12-for-19 shooting. Noah Curley went for 16 points and 7 rebounds. Sogo Yamaguwa chipped in with nine points and seven assists. Offensively, Iwate shot 57% from the floor and 41% from the 3-point line. Defensively, they recorded sid steals and one block.
Kobe Storks Preview
Storks pulled off a big comeback to outclass the Big Bulls in the first of a two-game set on Saturday. Kobe extended their winning streak to four matches and reached a season-best 30-3 record in the Western Conference. With a 17-3 record on the road, they are the best side on the road in B2 League.
Storks overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat Iwate in the opening game. Yoeli Childs dropped a match-winning three-pointer with one minute left. Yamagiwa dropped a two-pointer to make it a one-point game. Kimura dropped a final free-throw to close the game.
Yoeli Childs led the scoring with a team-high 22 points and 11 rebounds. Luke Maye contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Keigo Kimura went for 13 points, while Ryuya Kameda chipped in with 11 points. The Storks were shooting 43% from the floor and 26% from the 3-point line. They won the rebounding battle 35-31. Defensively, they recorded 10 steals and one block.
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kobe Storks Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | S. Yamagiwa |
| SG | H. Ishikawa |
| SF | N. Gurley |
| PF | C. Mounce |
| C | M. Tejic |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | K. Kimura |
| SG | A. Hachimura |
| SF | S. Terazono |
| PF | Y. Childs |
| C | L. Maye |
IWATE BIG BULLS vs KOBE STORKS
Winning PredictionKobe Storks enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering more-improved offense and solid road streak. We are backing Kobe to extend their streak and win the contest.
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