Kumamoto Volters vs Kagoshima Rebnise, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Kumamoto Volters
Kagoshima Rebnise
Can Kagoshima extend their momentum with a surprise victory over in-form Kumamoto?
- Kagoshima are averaging 84.5 points, 40.9 rebounds and 20.5 assists per game.
- Kumamoto hold a 2-0 advantage against Kagoshima in the ongoing season.
- Kumamoto are averaging 82.6 points, 42.3 rebounds and 20.6 assists per game.
Kumamoto to win and cover the spread (-5.5).
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Kumamoto Volters vs Kagoshima Rebnise Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.42 | 2.48 |
Kumamoto Volters vs Kagoshima Rebnise Match Prediction & Analysis
Kumamoto will play hosts to Kagoshima in the back-to-back Western Conference clash in the Japanese B League Two. Kumamoto head into this contest on the back of a nine-game winning streak, while Kagoshima, currently on a fresh victory following a six-game skid, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Kumamoto currently stand in third place in the Western Conference with a 30-19 record, while Kagoshima are in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 25-24 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kumamoto have won four out of five matches against Kagoshima, scoring 86 points per game and allowing 75 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kagoshima and Kumamoto is 161.
Kumamoto Volters vs Kagoshima Rebnise Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Lightfoot | 17.1 | 10.5 | 1.1 | 0.5/1.2 |
| Anthony Gaines | 17.8 | 8.1 | 4.2 | 1.5/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Kumamoto Volters Preview
Kumamoto are high on confidence with their dominating form in the regular season. The Volters won 12 of the last 14 games in the ongoing season. They extended their winning streak to nine matches now. Kumamoto are still at the third spot of the Western Conference with a 30-19 record. They have assured their qualification for the playoffs. The hosts are ready to play consecutive playoff games this summer. They will take on Kagoshima next in a two-game set.
The Volters are 15-9 at home this season. With a 80-51 win in the last game, Kumamoto won the regular-season series 4-0 against Iwate. Kumamoto were shooting 48% from the floor and 40% from the three-point line. The visitors are leading in the field goal percentage (46.4%) and fourth in the rebounds (42.3). They are sixth in blocks per game (2.4). In the last nine winning games, Kumamoto has scored more than 90 points. Meanwhile, their scoring average is 82.6 points per game.
Four players reached double figures for the Volters in the last game. Rawle Alkins led the offense with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Hiroaki Isono dropped 17 points and 5 rebounds. Gregory Echenique went for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Atomu Yamada also contributed 12 points. Rawle Alkins could be a player to watch out for in the absence of Lightfoot. He averaged 14.1 points in the ongoing season. We back him to drop 15 or more points in the upcoming home game.
Kagoshima Rebnise Preview
Kagoshima made a stop to their disappointing run in the league. The Rebnise secured an emphatic 95-58 victory against Shizuoka to avenge the previous loss and also snapped a six-game losing skid. They are still fourth in the Western Conference with a 25-24 record. They also went above .500 in the league. With a 13-11 record on the road, they would eye a momentum victory as they take on Kumamoto next for a two-game set. Kagoshima are currently on a three-game losing skid on the road.
Kagoshima were shooting 51% from the floor and 57% from the three-point line. Their three-point shooting crossed 50% after a long time. They out-rebounded Shizuoka 41-34. The hosts rank fifth in the field goal percentage (44.5%) but 11th in the three-point shooting (31.4%). Kagoshima are second in blocks per game (3.4) and fifth in offensive rebounds (11.2). They are the fifth best team in scoring average with 84.5 points per game.
Patrik Auda led the scoring again with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Takayuki Kodama went for 15 points and seven assists, while Anthony Gaines dropped 11 points and five rebounds. Josh Sharma contributed 10 points and six rebounds. Zen Endo also dropped nine points. Anothony Gaines could be a player to watch out for. The 27-year-old guard averaged 17.8 points in the league and scored 20 or more points 18 times. We back Gaines to score 15 or more points in the upcoming fixture.
Kumamoto Volters vs Kagoshima Rebnise Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kaito Ishikawa |
| SG | Rawle Alkins |
| SF | Shota Yamamoto |
| PF | Mitch Lightfoot |
| C | Gregory Echenique |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Zen Endo |
| SG | Takayuki Kodama |
| SF | Anthony Gaines |
| PF | Patrik Auda |
| C | Josh Sharma |
KUMAMOTO VOLTERS vs KAGOSHIMA REBNISE
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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