Iwate Big Bulls vs Kumamoto Volters, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Iwate Big Bulls
Kumamoto Volters
Will Iwate produce a magical show to counter Kumamoto?
- Iwate are averaging 69.6 points, 34.8 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game.
- Kumamoto are averaging 82.7 points, 42.2 rebounds and 20.6 assists per game.
- Kumamoto hold a 3-0 advantage against Iwate in the ongoing season.
Kumamoto to win and cover the spread (-10.5).
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Takaya Arena (Morioka City Gymnasium) |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kumamoto Volters Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.97 | 1.13 |
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kumamoto Volters Match Prediction & Analysis
Iwate Big Bulls will play hosts to Kumamoto in the back-to-back Eastern Conference clash in the Japanese B League Two. Kumamoto head into this contest on the back of a 8-0 run, while the Big Bulls, currently on an eight-game losing streak, look to get a breakthrough victory.
Current Standings: Iwate currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 11-37 record, while Kumamoto are in third place in the Western Conference with a 29-19 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 4 Matches): Kumamoto have won five out of five matches against Iwate, scoring 79.4 points per game and allowing 71 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Iwate and Kumamoto is 150.4.
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kumamoto Volters Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Mounce | 20.8 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 1.6/0.9 |
| Mitch Lightfoot | 17.1 | 10.5 | 1.1 | 0.5/1.2 |
Teams Preview
Iwate Big Bulls Preview
Iwate’s disappointing run in the league continues with a 62-87 loss to Kumamoto in the first of a two-game set. The Big Bulls extended their losing streak to eight games in the league. The Big Bulls dropped their third game of the season against Kumamoto. The hosts will be in action against Kumamoto on Saturday for the final game of the series. The Big Bulls have now dropped 15 out of the last 17 games. They now fell to fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 11-37 record.
Iwate have gone 5-18 at home this season. They were shooting 35% from the floor and 26% from the three-point line against Yamagata. The Big Bulls lost the rebounding battle 26-50. Iwate averaged 69.6 points this season and allowed 75.9 points per game against the opposition. The Big Bulls rank fourth in blocks per game (2.9) and fifth in steals per game (7.0). They are placed eighth in free throws (70.2%).
Clay Mounce’s absence hurt Iwate in the previous game. Two players reached double figures for Iwate. Noah Gurley led the scoring with 17 points, and 8 rebounds, while Ryosuke Saeki dropped 13 points. If we see the offensive threat on this side, Clay Mounce gets his name first if he plays against Kumamoto. The forward averaged 20.8 points in the regular season and went into single digits once in 23 games. We are backing him to score over 20 points in this fixture.
Kumamoto Volters Preview
Kumamoto head into the contest with yet another victory in the regular season. The Volters won 11 of the last 13 games in the ongoing season. They extended their winning streak to eight matches now. Kumamoto are still at the third spot of the Western Conference with a 29-19 record. They are well ahead in the playoffs contention. The Volters will play consecutive playoff games this summer.
The Volters are 14-10 on the road this season. Kumamoto have already secured a 3-0 unassailable lead over Iwate in the regular season. Kumamoto were shooting 50% from the floor and 31% from the three-point line. The visitors are leading in the field goal percentage (46.4%) and fourth in the rebounds (42.2). They are fifth in blocks per game (2.5). In the last eight winning games, Kumamoto averaged more than 90 points.
Three players reached double figures for the Volters in the last game. Gregory Echenique led the scoring with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rawle Alkins added 16 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Nishida dropped 13 points and Ishikawa also contributed 9 points and eight assists. Lightfoot could be a player to watch out for if he comes back. In his absence, Alkins could be an offensive threat. We back him to drop 15 or more points in the upcoming road game
Iwate Big Bulls vs Kumamoto Volters Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sogo Yamagiwa |
| PG | Harumichi Ishikawa |
| PG | Clay Mounce |
| PG | Noah Gurley |
| PG | Marko Tejić |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kaito Ishikawa |
| SG | Rawle Alkins |
| SF | Shota Yamamoto |
| PF | Mitch Lightfoot |
| C | Gregory Echenique |
IWATE BIG BULLS vs KUMAMOTO VOLTERS
Winning PredictionKumamoto enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering an impressive run in the league and superior ball-movement. We are backing Kumamoto to win the contest and both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Kumamoto scoring more than 90 points.
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