Kobe Storks vs Kagoshima Rebnise, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Kobe Storks
Kagoshima Rebnise
Will Kagoshima get an upset victory over Kobe Storks?
- Kobe are averaging 87.3 points, 43.8 rebounds and 20.1 assists per game.
- Kagoshima are shooting 44.3% from the floor and 31.5% from the three-point line.
- Kobe Storks hold a 4-1 advantage against Kagoshima in the regular season.
Kobe Storks to win and cover the spread (-11.5)
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 10:35:00 |
Kobe Storks vs Kagoshima Rebnise Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.10 | 4.44 |
Kobe Storks vs Kagoshima Rebnise Match Prediction & Analysis
Kagoshima will play against the league leaders, Kobe in the second of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Kagoshima head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback, while Kobe, currently on a dominant home run in the league, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Kobe currently stands in first place in the Western Conference with a 50-5 record, while Kagoshima currently stand in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 26-29 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kobe won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Kagoshima, scoring 90 points per game and allowing 79 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kagoshima and Kobe is 169.
Kobe Storks vs Kagoshima Rebnise Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoeli Childs | 21.1 | 11.2 | 3.2 | 1.3/0.6 |
| Anthony Gaines | 17.8 | 8.1 | 4.1 | 1.6/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Kobe Storks Preview
Kobe Storks are getting better with each game and they are giving a message to other teams with the performance. The hosts outplayed Kagoshima 123-118 in the most recent game to extend their winning streak to season-high 16 games. Kobe have posted a season-best 50-5 in the Western Conference. They are the only team to cross 50 wins in the current season. The Storks would take on the Rebnise again.
With a 3-2 current season record, they would fancy their chances. With the win, the Storks also improved to 26-1 at home this season. This is the best home record by any team across all basketball leagues in Japan. They shot 48% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. Kobe averaged a second-best 87.4 points in the B2 League, while they allowed 73.6 points.
The Storks are 7th in the steals per game (6.9) and forcing season-lowest 9.4 turnovers per game. The hosts rank third in the field goals (45.7%) and fourth in the three-point shooting (33.2%). If we look for an offensive threat for the next game, Yoeli Childs is right up there. He has scored 20 or more points in 15 of the last 16 games and averaged 20.9 points in the regular season. We back him to score 20 or more points in the home fixture.
Kagoshima Rebnise Preview
When it comes to consistency, Kagoshima will surprise you. Kobe outscored the Rebnise 20-15 in overtime to take the game. They recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Fukuoka but couldn’t grab the momentum. The Rebnise are still fourth in the Western Conference with a 26-29 record. The Rebnise went below .500 for the first time. They will be staying on the road for the second assignment against Kobe.
Kagoshima are 13-15 at home and 13-14 on the road this season. They were shooting 41% from the floor and 33% from the three-point line. The hosts rank fifth in the field goal percentage (44.2%) and 11th in the three-point shooting (31.3%). Kagoshima are second in blocks per game (3.4) and fifth in offensive rebounds (11.4). They are the fifth best team in scoring average with 84.0 points per game.
If we pick an offensive threat, Anothony Gaines could be a player to watch out for. The 27-year-old guard averaged 17.7 points in the league. He scored 20 or more points 19 times. We back Gaines to score 15 or more points in the home fixture. Kagoshima showed great character in the previous game but they fell short of five points in overtime.
Kobe Storks vs Kagoshima Rebnise Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Shuto Terazono |
| SG | Keigo Kimura |
| SF | Luke Maye |
| PF | Yoeli Childs |
| C | Isaac Butts |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Zen Endo |
| SG | Takayuki Kodama |
| SF | Anthony Gaines |
| PF | Patrik Auda |
| C | Josh Sharma |
KOBE STORKS vs KAGOSHIMA REBNISE
Winning PredictionKobe enters this contest as the favourites to win this match considering a season-leading combination of offense and defense. We are backing the Storks to extend the run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 170 points on average with Kobe scoring more than 85 points.
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