Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs Sun Rockers Shibuya, B. League, Japan 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Sun Rockers Shibuya
Can Nagoya take early advantage against Shibuya in a two-game set?
- Diamond Dolphins are averaging 83.6 PPG in the 2025/26 season.
- Shibuya are averaging 77 points, 37.8 rebounds and 20.5 assists per game.
- Nagoya are shooting 42.7% from the floor and 32.8% from the three-point line.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to win and cover the spread (-4.5).
| Tournament: | B. League, Japan 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs Sun Rockers Shibuya Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.83 | 2.77 |
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs Sun Rockers Shibuya Match Prediction & Analysis
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will play host to the Sun Rockers Shibuya 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 winning streak at home, while Shibuya, currently on a positive record on the road, look to retain the winning track.
Current Standings: The Diamond Dolphins currently stand in second place in the Western Conference with a 25-7 record, while Toyama Grouses are in 7th place in the Eastern Conference with a 15-20 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins won four of the last five head-to-head matches played against the Sun Rockers Shibuya, scoring 70.8 points per game and allowing 74.4 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Nagoya and Shibuya is 145.2.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs Sun Rockers Shibuya Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Henry | 17.7 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 2.1/1.1 |
| Josh Hawkinson | 16.8 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 0.4/0.9 |
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Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Preview
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins head into the contest with a 70-80 loss to Yokohama last week. With this loss, Nagoya snapped a seven-game winning streak. The Dolphins have posted a 27-8 record in the B. League. It was their first loss in four previous matches on the road. Now, they head to a two-game set at home arena against Shibuya.
The Dolphins are currently on a three-game winning streak at home. Nagoya was led by Aaron Henry with 22 points on 9-for-21 shooting. Scott Eatherton dropped a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Takumi Saito chipped in with 12 points. Corsairs scored eight points in a row to take a double-digit lead in final quarter.
The Diamond Dolphins shot 38% from the floor and 21% from the floor. Nagoya were outscored 40-46 in the rebounding battle. Defensively, they recorded nine steals. Both teams were separated by three points before heading to the final quarter. Yokohama outscored them 19-12 in the final quarter to clinch the game.
Sun Rockers Shibuya Preview
Sun Rockers Shibuya are high on confidence after a 73-58 victory against the Brave Thunders on Sunday. The victory came after a close defeat to the same opposition last weekend. They recently snapped a five-game winning streak. Shibuya will continue a six-game road trip with a two-game set against Nagoya.
Three players recorded in the double figures. Donte Grantham led the scoring with 13 points and seven rebounds on 6-for-8 shooting. Andrew Randall dropped 12 points and 5 rebounds. Leo Vendrame added 10 points, while Josh Hawkinson had eight points and nine rebounds.
The Sun Rockers shot 47% from the floor and 15% from the 3-point line. Defensively, Mikawa recorded seven steals and two blocks. They lead in the free throws made per game this season and in the previous game, they went 80% from free throws. Shibuya needs to improve their three-point shooting. They connected only three three-pointers out of 20.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins vs Sun Rockers Shibuya Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | T. Saito |
| SG | K. Imamura |
| SF | A. Henry |
| PF | K. Richardson |
| C | S. Eatherton |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | J. Harper |
| SG | L. Vendrame |
| SF | D. Tanaka |
| PF | D. Grantham |
| C | J. Hawkinson |
NAGOYA DIAMOND DOLPHINS vs SUN ROCKERS SHIBUYA
Winning PredictionNagoya Diamond Dolphins enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their solid defense and a great offensive strength. We are backing Nagoya to extend the lead and win the contest.
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