Kyoto Hannaryz vs Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Kyoto Hannaryz
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Can Kyoto take home advantage of Nagoya's current run?
- Kyoto are averaging 70.6 PPG, 35.5 RPG and 19.4 APG this season.
- Nagoya averaged 83.4 points on 42.15 shooting this season.
- Nagoya won nine out of the last 10 games against Kyoto, winning the only tie 72-52 this season.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to win and cover the spread (-9.5).
| Tournament: | B. League, Japan 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Hannaryz Arena |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Kyoto Hannaryz vs Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.47 | 1.56 |
Kyoto Hannaryz vs Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Match Prediction & Analysis
Kyoto Hannaryz will be in action for the first of the two-game set against Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in B. League on Saturday. Kyoto head into this matchup on the back of a two-game losing streak, while Nagoya, currently on a third-best away record, would look to target top-two with the win.
Current Standings: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins currently stand in second place in the Western Conference with a 21-7 record, while Kyoto are in 13th place in the Western Conference with a 7-21 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Nagoya won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Kyoto, scoring 85.2 points per game and allowing 75.6 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Kyoto and Nagoya is 160.8.
Kyoto Hannaryz vs Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Caloiaro | 19.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 1.0/0.5 |
| Aaron Henry | 17.4 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 2.3/1.2 |
Teams Preview
Kyoto Hannaryz Preview
Kyoto Hannaryz are having the worst season in 2025/26 with just 7 wins out of 28. The Hannaryz are coming off a 92-99 loss to Hokkaido and lost the regular-season series 2-0. Kyoto fought hard in Sunday's game after a 34-point blowout loss against the same opponent. In the last ten games, Kyoto has dropped eight games.
Kyoto have posted a third-worst record in the regular season. Kyoto will be on a four-game homestand and will look to start the home leg with a win. They beat Gunma in their most recent clash at Hannaryz Arena.
Angelo Caloiaro was the leading scorer for Kyoto with 19 points and eight assists while shooting 8-for-11. Asato Ogawa went for 15 points, while Chehales Tapscott chipped in with 13 points. Jordan Heath also contributed 13 points, including eight rebounds. Reon Shibuta and Hayato Kawashima added in double figures.
Kyoto were shooting 59% from the floor and 52% from the 3-point line. Hannaryz had a 90-89 lead with 2:37 left in the game but Hokkaido went on a 10-2 run to close the game.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Preview
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins are on the same boat as they dropped four of the previous five games. They enter the contest with a 88-97 loss to Shimane on Sunday. The Dolphins fell to 21-7 in the western conference. They missed a chance to surpass Nagasaki from the top of the table.
Keita Imamura led the scoring with 19 points and four three-pointers in the loss. Takumi Saito went for 18 points and five assists, including three 3-pointers. Scott Eatherton chipped in with 15 points, 9 rebounds and six assists. Aaron Henry contributed 13 points and Isaiah Murphy added 11.
Nagoya shot 46% from the floor and 43% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded eight steals and three blocks. The Dolphins were out-rebounded 34-26. Nagoya went 11-3 on the road this season and they can improve their current form through the first game of the year.
Kyoto Hannaryz vs Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | A. Ogawa |
| PG | H. Kawashima |
| PG | S. Maeta |
| PG | C. Tapscott |
| PG | J. Heath |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | T. Saito |
| PG | K. Imamura |
| PG | A. Henry |
| PG | K. Richardson |
| PG | S. Eatherton |
KYOTO HANNARYZ vs NAGOYA DIAMOND DOLPHINS
Winning PredictionNagoya Diamond Dolphins enter this contest as the favourites to win this match because they have the best offensive players and recent setbacks can’t spoil their run. We are backing Nagoya to extend the streak over Kyoto and win this contest.
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