Veltex Shizuoka vs Aomori Wat's, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction

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Shizuoka got a heavy punch in their previous game against Kagoshima as they suffered a 58-95 loss. They tied the two-game set with Kagoshima but lost the regular-season series. The Veltex now have gone 4-6 in their last ten games. They are 11-38 in the regular season and are already eliminated from the playoffs. With this form, they are likely to finish at the bottom in the Western Conference. Shizuoka will now take on struggling Aomiri for a two-game set and they will look to improve their numbers. 

Shizuoka lost the previous regular-season game against Aomiri at home. The Veltex are 7-17 at home this season. They have dropped the previous two home games. Shizuoka shot 35% from the floor and 38% from the three-point line. Shizuoka averaged 70.8 points in the league and allowed 80.9 points per game. They rank 7th in total rebounds (39) and 9th in turnovers (12.3). They are shooting 40.5% from the floor and 29.4% from threes this season. 

It was a poor outing with offense in the last game as only two players reached double figures for them. Kenny Lawson dropped 14 points and six rebounds, while Takumi Simon went for 11 points. Angus Brandt and Ryusei Nabeta added nine points each. Kenny Lawson could be an offensive threat as well. The center averaged 12.8 points in B2 League and went into single digits only twice twice in the last 11. We are backing him to score over 15 points in this fixture.

Aomori Wat's Preview

Aomiri head into the contest with another blowout defeat against the Kobe Storks. They lost to Kobe 53-102 in the second game. It was their sixth straight loss in the regular season. In the previous three home defeats, they suffered a loss with the margin of 40 or more points. The hosts conceded a game-high 50-point lead and trailed throughout the game. The Watts lost 13 of the last 16 games in the B2 League. They slipped to the bottom spot of the Eastern Conference with a 10-39 record. 

Aomiri are already out for the playoffs for the second straight season. They will be on the road for a two-game set against Shizuoka, who are 6-4 against them in their last ten games. Aomiri are 4-19 at home this season and already lost the previous three home games connivingly. They were shooting 34% from the floor and 27% from the three-point line. The hosts are scoring 70.2 points and allowing 83.6 points per game. The visitors won the previous road tie against Shizuoka so they have a motivation to crack a win.  

Only two players reached double figures for Aomiri in the last game. Tim Dalger was the top scorer with 15 points and six rebounds, while Shugo Asai also dropped 11 points. If we pick out an offensive threat against Shizuoka, Tim Dalger could be the first name. The 25-year-old averaged 12.5 points in the regular season. We back him to score 15 points in the road game.

Veltex Shizuoka vs Aomori Wat's Starting Lineups