Shanxi Loongs vs Shenzhen Leopards, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Shanxi Loongs
Shenzhen Leopards
Will Shanxi give a big setback to Shenzhen in CBA showdown?
- Shanxi Zhongyu are averaging 91.7 points, 38.0 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game.
- Shenzhen are shooting 47.4% from the floor and 37% from the three-point line.
- Shenzhen hold a 1-0 advantage against Shanxi in the regular season.
Shenzhen Leopards to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Shanxi Sports Centre |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Shanxi Loongs vs Shenzhen Leopards Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.13 | 1.67 |
Shanxi Loongs vs Shenzhen Leopards Match Prediction & Analysis
Shanxi Zhongyu will play hosts against Shenzhen Leopards in the weekend encounter of the Chiba CBA 2025-26. Shanxi Zhongyu head into this contest on a fresh setback at home, while Shenzhen, currently on a 10-game winning streak, look to get momentum.
Current Standings: Shanxi Zhongyu currently stand in 11th place in the regular-season with a 18-17 record, while Shenzhen are in third place in the table with a 24-11 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Shanxi Zhongyu have won four out of five matches against Shenzhen, scoring 109.2 points per game and allowing 94.4 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Shanxi Zhongyu and Shenzhen is 203.6.
Shanxi Loongs vs Shenzhen Leopards Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidou Diallo | 19.5 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 1.8/1.0 |
| Lamont Smith | 23.5 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 1.3/0.4 |
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Shanxi Loongs Preview
Shanxi Zhongyu head into the contest with a 97-100 victory against the Qingdao Eagles. The hosts tried to reduce the gap in the final quarter but fell short. They snapped a two-game winning streak in the league. The hosts fell to 15-15 in the regular season. They looked clueless against the leaders and were outscored in each quarter. They conceded a game-high 35-point lead. Shanxi Zhongyu are 9-4 at home arena this season. They will continue their homestand with their next assignment against Shandong.
Shanxi are placed 11th in the CBA 2025/26 standings. The fight for the final two spots in the playoffs is high and the Loongs can't afford a defeat here. The hosts shot 35% from the floor and 24% from the three-point line. They are scoring 90.4 points per game and allowing 89.2 points per game. Shanxi are fourth in the three-point shooting (36.7%) and eighth in the field goals (47.1%). They rank fifth in blocks per game (3.6) and seventh in steals per game (7.0).
Two players reached double figures in the previous game. Marcos Knight led the offense with 19 points and six rebounds, while Hamidou Diallo went for a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Ibrahima Faye also contributed nine points. Hamidou Diallo could be an offensive threat in the upcoming home game. The American guard averaged 20.7 in the regular season. He is on an 18-game streak for double-digit scores. We back him to score 18 or more points in the upcoming game.
Shenzhen Leopards Preview
Shenzhen Leopards are back to China CBA 2025-26 after taking part in the Asian tournament. The visitors beat the Flying Tigers 102-97 and extended their winning streak to ten matches. They also won their fifth straight road game. Shenzhen improved to 10-7 on the road this season. The Leopards crossed the 100-point mark for the eighth consecutive time in the league. The visitors are currently placed fifth in the CBA standings with a 24-11 record.
The playoff is assured for Shenzhen and they would eye a top-four spot. The Leopards were shooting 50% from the floor and 39% from the three-point line. They out-rebounded the opposition 42-38 and were out-assisted 17-18. Shenzhen are scoring 98.4 points per game and allowing 93.6 points per game. The visitors are third in steals per game (8.1) and forcing 10.1 turnovers per game (second-best).
Seven players reached double figures for Shandong in the last game. He Xining led the scoring with 32 points. Alize Johnson went for 20 points, while Lamont Smith dropped 19 points. Haoran Wang added 10 points. Lamont Smith is a player to watch out for. The American forward averaged 23.5 points in the regular season, including four 20-point outbursts in the last five. We back him to score 18 or more points in the road fixture.
Shanxi Loongs vs Shenzhen Leopards Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | M. Knight |
| SG | S. Yumiti |
| SF | I. Faye |
| PF | P. Han |
| C | Z. Ge |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | M. Johnson |
| SG | R. Zifeng |
| SF | X. He |
| PF | H. Wang |
| C | A. Kaba |
SHANXI LOONGS vs SHENZHEN LEOPARDS
Winning PredictionShenzhen Leopards enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering the impressive ball-movement and an offense-oriented lineup. We are backing Shenzhen to extend the run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 190 points on average with the Leopards scoring more than 100 points.
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