Shanghai Sharks vs Shenzhen Leopards, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Shanghai Sharks
Shenzhen Leopards
Can Shanghai Jiushi Sharks step up and deliver the victory?
- Shenzhen Leopards have a 66% win rate against Shanghai Jiushi Sharks.
- Shanghai Jiushi Sharks average 103 points at home, while playing against the Shenzhen Leopards.
- In the last five matches, the Shenzhen Leopards have won all five matches.
Shanghai Jiushi Sharks to win.
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Pudong Yuanshen Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Shanghai Sharks vs Shenzhen Leopards Basteball Odds
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Shanghai Sharks vs Shenzhen Leopards Match Prediction & Analysis
Shanghai Jiushi Sharks host the Shenzhen Leopards on 30 January 2026 in a high-level CBA clash. Both teams enter in strong form after convincing wins. Shanghai will rely on home-court rhythm and interior scoring, while Shenzhen bring confidence from their recent road success. Expect a fast-paced, tightly contested matchup.
Shanghai Jiushi Sharks is currently 2nd in the CBA standings with a 16-4 record, while the Shenzhen Leopards is 4th in the standings with a 13-7 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, the Shenzhen Leopards have won two matches, while the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks have won three matches.
Shanghai Sharks vs Shenzhen Leopards Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Lofton Jr | 13.8 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 1.1/0.4 |
| Wang Haoran | 16.4 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.7/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Shanghai Sharks Preview
The Shanghai Jiushi Sharks delivered a convincing 95-78 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions at home, overcoming an early deficit to control the game through balanced scoring and stout defense.
Shanghai chipped away behind Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s 30 points and 10 rebounds and Wang Zhelin’s 25 points and 10 rebounds, both finishing with double-doubles.
Offensively, the Sharks shot 43.5% from the field, while dishing out 20 assists, but struggled with 16% shooting from the three point line. Defensively, they dominated the boards 52-28, scoring second chance opportunities and limited the visitors to just nine points in the final period.
With this win, Shanghai reinforces its position in the upper CBA standings. Overall, the team averages 93.8 points per game, while dishing out 22.4 assists. Defensively, they are dominant on the boards grabbing 44.1 rebounds and allow opponents to just 79.5 points per game.
Shenzhen Leopards Preview
The Shenzhen Leopards dominated the Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons with a commanding 106-77 victory in their CBA clash, showcasing both offensive efficiency and defensive intensity.
Terquavion Smith led the charge with 24 points and 11 rebounds and Wang Haoran added 20 points and 12 rebounds. He Xining added 17 points, Alpha Kaba (14) and Markell Johnson (13) in this dominant win.
Offensively, Shenzhen shot an efficient 47.2% from the field, including 42.9% from the perimeter and 70.3% from the free throw line, highlighted by their impressive ball movement (30 assists). Defensively, they dominated the boards 48-32 and forced Fujian into 15 turnovers and 26 fouls, causing momentum swings and points off turnovers.
This win extended their winning streak to five matches and underscored Shenzhen’s capability to break games open and maintain pressure throughout all four quarters, reinforcing their standing as a competitive upper table side in the league.
Overall, the team has been averaging 95.1 points per game, while dishing out 21.4 assists. Defensively, they record 37.6 rebounds and allow opponents to score 93.5 points per game.
Shanghai Sharks vs Shenzhen Leopards Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Xie Liyongwei |
| SG | Brandon Goodwin |
| SF | Zhang Zhenlin |
| PF | Kenneth Lofton Jr |
| C | Wang Zhelin |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Terquavion Smith |
| SG | Liu Changjiang |
| SF | He Xining |
| PF | Wang Haoran |
| C | Alpha Kaba |
SHANGHAI SHARKS vs SHENZHEN LEOPARDS
Winning PredictionWith home advantage and strong interior presence, Shanghai should edge a close contest. Shenzhen’s perimeter attack will keep it competitive, but the Sharks rebounding and late-game execution give them the slight upper hand. We are backing the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks to win this matchup.
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