Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Guangzhou Long Lions, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Nanjing Monkey Kings
Guangzhou Long Lions
Can Nanjing Tongxi topple Guangzhou?
- Nanjing averaged 94 points over the last 10 games, significantly higher than Guangzhou’s 83, indicating stronger offensive consistency.
- Nanjing’s recent 101-92 win featured 49% shooting, 44% from three, and 22 assists, highlighting efficient ball movement.
- Guangzhou lost 94-103 despite 52% shooting, with turnovers and defensive pressure gaps limiting overall game control.
Nanjing Tongxi to win and cover the spread (-1.5).
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | CBA |
| Venue: | Nanjing Olympic Sports Center |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Guangzhou Long Lions Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.88 | 1.86 |
Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Guangzhou Long Lions Match Prediction & Analysis
Nanjing Tongxi host Guangzhou in a lower-table CBA matchup with both sides separated by just one win in the standings. Nanjing come in with slightly better momentum after a recent victory, while Guangzhou have struggled, losing a majority of their recent league games and conceding more points than they score on average this season.
The matchup is shaped by contrasting trends. Nanjing’s recent scoring output and home advantage give them a functional edge, while Guangzhou rely on historical dominance in this fixture, having won most previous meetings. However, their current inconsistency and defensive issues reduce that advantage, making this a more balanced contest than past head-to-head results suggest.
Guangzhou are positioned 14th with a 14-22 record, while Nanjing Tongxi sit 17th at 13-23. The difference is marginal, with only one win separating the teams. Both remain in the lower section of the table.
Guangzhou have taken 3 of the previous 5 clashes. The average total stands at 218.0 points, with Guangzhou scoring 113.0 and Nanjing Tongxi 105.0. All five games were high scoring, indicating a consistent fast-paced matchup between these teams.
Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Guangzhou Long Lions Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haowen Guo | 21.1 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 0.7/0.1 |
| Lindell Wigginton | 22.8 | 4.2 | 6.7 | 0.7/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Nanjing Monkey Kings Preview
Nanjing secured a composed 101-92 win over the Beijing Royal Fighters in their last outing, where their offensive structure stood out. Haowen Guo led with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, while Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Brady Manek combined for 31 points. The distribution of scoring and 22 assists underline a system that relies on ball movement rather than isolation, which makes their offense more stable when shots are falling.
Their efficiency profile from that game supports this. Nanjing shot 49% overall and 44% from three, alongside 84% from the line, showing balanced scoring across all levels. The key tactical element was their fourth-quarter control, limiting Beijing to 12 points, which points to defensive focus improving late in games.
The concern remains consistency. Nanjing have alternated results across recent fixtures, and their control phases are not always sustained. However, at home, with a higher scoring average and better offensive rhythm, they are positioned to dictate tempo if they maintain perimeter efficiency.
Guangzhou Long Lions Preview
Guangzhou’s recent CBA performance presents a more complex picture. In their 94-103 loss to Beijing Ducks, they shot an efficient 52% from the field and 47% from three, yet still lost by nine points. That result highlights a structural issue: despite strong shooting efficiency, they struggled with control, committing 12 turnovers and recording zero time in the lead.
Player production was relatively balanced, with Lindell Wigginton and Yanthenz Liu both scoring 18 points, while Deonte Burton added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. However, the absence of a dominant scorer in key stretches limited their ability to shift momentum. Defensive disruption was also lacking, with only 2 steals compared to Beijing’s 7.
Their Asian tournament win over Sichuan showed better game control, but that level of opposition differs from CBA intensity. The key takeaway is that Guangzhou can produce efficient offense, but their defensive reliability and possession control remain inconsistent, especially away from home.
Nanjing Monkey Kings vs Guangzhou Long Lions Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Parker Jackson-Cartwright |
| SG | Guo Haowen |
| SF | Zhu Mingzhen |
| PF | Zhao Baiqing |
| C | Richard Solomon |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tyree Appleby |
| SG | Liu Jinyi |
| SF | Jiao Boqiao |
| PF | Will Douglas |
| C | Li Yanzhe |
NANJING MONKEY KINGS vs GUANGZHOU LONG LIONS
Winning PredictionNanjing Tongxi look likelier to edge Guangzhou at home. They enter with better recent form, a stronger scoring rate, and more momentum, while Guangzhou have slipped in the standings and have lost five straight in league play overall this week.
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