Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs SeaHorses Mikawa, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
SeaHorses Mikawa
Will Mikawa dominate playoff contender Dolphins in a two-game set encounter?
- Diamond Dolphins are on a three-game losing streak at home in the 2025-26 season.
- SeaHorses Mikawa are averaging 85.1 points, 36 rebounds and 20.9 assists per game.
- Nagoya are shooting 42.6% from the floor and 31.9% from the three-point line.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | B. League, Japan 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 09:35:00 |
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs SeaHorses Mikawa Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.56 | 1.90 |
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs SeaHorses Mikawa Match Prediction & Analysis
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will play host to the SeaHorses Mikawa in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League. The Dolphins head into this contest on the back of a three-game losing streak at home, while the SeaHorses, currently on a positive away record, look to retain the winning track.
Current Standings: The Diamond Dolphins currently stand in second place in the Western Conference with a 23-7 record, while SeaHorses Mikawa are in third place in the Western Conference with a 20-10 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the SeaHorses Mikawa, scoring 86.4 points per game and allowing 83.2 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Nagoya and Mikawa is 169.6.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs SeaHorses Mikawa Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Henry | 17.2 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 2.2/1.1 |
| Davante Gardner | 17.4 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 0.9/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Preview
Nagoya head into the matchup with an electrifying 91-60 victory against Kyoto. They also ended their four-game road trip with a 3-1 record. They will be kicking off a three-game homestand with a two-game set against Mikawa. Nagoya lost three straight games in the previous homestand. It means, the pressure will be there.
Scott Eatherton went for 14 points and 7 rebounds in the previous victory. Aaron Henry chipped in with 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Isaiah Murphy also added 12. Hiyuu Ozawa and Keita Imamura dropped nine points each. Nagoya went 10-4 at home and dropped three previous games.
The Dolphins shot 51% from the floor and connected 10 three-pointers out of 29. Nagoya outscored Kyoto 26-8 in the first quarter and had the biggest lead of 37 points. Nagoya outscored the opposition 41-36 in the rebounding battle and defensively, they recorded nine steals and one block.
SeaHorses Mikawa Preview
SeaHorses Mikawa resume their B. League campaign with a two-game set against Nagoya on the road. Mikawa overcame Ryukyu 75-65 in the previous game to end a three-game losing streak. In the last five road games, Mikawa dropped two. The SeaHorses have posted a 20-10 record in the regular season. They would eye top-two spots in the western conference.
It was a low-scoring game but Mikawa maintained the grip from the beginning. SeaHorses had a 55-43 lead heading to the final quarter. Mikawa shot 40% from the floor and 27% from the 3-point line. Defensively, the SeaHorses recorded 5 steals and 4 blocks. They rank third in the field goals percentage (47.3%) and fifth in free-throw percentage (77.9%).
Devante Gardner led the scoring with 25 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 9-for-19. Yudai Nishida went for 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Jake Layman added 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Thomas Kennedy came off the bench to drop 13 points.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs SeaHorses Mikawa Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | T. Saito |
| PG | K. Imamura |
| PG | A. Henry |
| PG | K. Richardson |
| PG | S. Eatherton |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Y. Kubota |
| PG | Y. Suda |
| PG | Y. Nishida |
| PG | J. Layman |
| PG | D. Gardner |
NAGOYA DIAMOND DOLPHINS vs SEAHORSES MIKAWA
Winning PredictionNagoya Diamond Dolphins enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impactful defense and a solid offensive strength. We are backing Nagoya to take an early lead in the series and win the contest.
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