Veltex Shizuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Veltex Shizuoka
Fukui Blowwinds
Can Shizuoka surprise in-form Fukui in a two-game set?
- Fukui are averaging 85.1 points, 37.4 rebounds and 22.5 assists per game.
- Shizuoka and Fukui had one victory each during their previous regular-season series.
- Shizuoka are shooting 41.2% from the floor and 30.2% from the three-point line.
Fukui to win and cover the spread (-8.5).
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Matsuyama City General Community Center |
| Tip Off: | 09:35:00 |
Veltex Shizuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.22 | 1.24 |
Veltex Shizuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds Match Prediction & Analysis
Shizuoka will play host to Fukui in the first of a two-game set in Japanese B League Two. Shizuoka head into this contest on the back of a two-game winning streak, while Fukui, currently on a two-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Shizuoka currently stand in seventh place in the Western Conference with a 14-40 record, while Fukui are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 32-22 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only two games listed between Shizuoka and Fukui. Both teams have one win against each other. The average total match points in the last five matches between Fukui and Shizuoka is 152.
Veltex Shizuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Lawson Jr | 12.8 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.2/1.2 |
| Ryan Kelly | 16.4 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.8/0.8 |
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Veltex Shizuoka Preview
Shizuoka enter the match with a breakthrough victory against the Ehime Orange Vikings. It was a one-point game with 34 seconds left but the opponent didn’t connect a basket. The Veltex recently made a sweep over Aomiri. Shizuoka now extended their winning streak to three matches. If they win one more game, it will be their best winning run since Feb 2025. During the last season, they had a six-game winning streak in regular season.
The Veltex are 14-40 in the regular season and are already eliminated from the playoffs. They are fighting hard to avoid the bottom spot in the conference table. If they get a couple of win, they can surpass Nara in the table. Shizuoka are 5-21 on the road this season and 1-3 against Kumamoto. Shizuoka shot 41.2% from the floor and 30.2% from the three-point line this season. Shizuoka averaged 71.9 points in the league and allowed 80.9 points per game.
They rank 7th in total rebounds (39.1) and 10th in turnovers (12.5). Angus Brandt led the offense in the last game with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Kenny Lawson added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Keisuke Masuda chipped in with 16 points. Kenny Lawson could be an offensive threat as well. The veteran averaged 12.8 points in B2 League. We are backing him to score over 15 points in this fixture.
Fukui Blowwinds Preview
Fukui are high on confidence after a 85-65 victory against Yamagata. The hosts have been pretty dominant against the Wyverns in the regular season by winning five out of five games. The Blowwinds have seven wins and three defeats in the last ten games. They are sitting at the fourth spot of the Eastern Conference with a 32-22 record. Fukui held Yamagata for single digit in two quarters.
Fukui also improved to 15-12 at home arena this season. They were shooting 48% from the floor and just 20% from the three-point line. They rank fourth in the field goal percentage (45.4%) and third in three-point shooting (33.7%). The hosts are fourth in steals per game (7.8) and scoring average (85.0). They are allowing 82.2 points per game this season. The Blowwinds had a 33-point lead and never trailed in the game.
Only three players reached double figures for Fukui in the last game. Ivanauskas led the offense with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Damilola Mosaku added 14 points, while Yo Nishino contributed 11 points. Ryan Kelly could be a player to watch out for in the upcoming game. The American star crossed the 20-point mark 14 times this season and averaged 16.4 points per game. We back Kelly to score 15 or more points in the road game.
Veltex Shizuoka vs Fukui Blowwinds Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Manaya Yamamoto |
| SG | Angus Brandt |
| SF | Naoaki Hashimoto |
| PF | Keisuke Masuda |
| C | Kenny Lawson Jr. |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Damilola Mosaku |
| SG | Sena Kawashima |
| SF | Ryan Kelly |
| PF | Perry Ellis |
| C | Rapolas Ivanauskas |
VELTEX SHIZUOKA vs FUKUI BLOWWINDS
Winning PredictionFukui enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their ongoing form and a better defense. We are backing Fukui to extend their run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 155 points on average with Fukui reaching the 80-point mark.
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