Shenzhen Leopards vs Guangzhou Long Lions, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Shenzhen Leopards
Guangzhou Long Lions
Will Shenzhen Leopards prove too strong for Guangzhou Loong Lions?
- Shenzhen Leopards have a 65.9% win rate against the Guangzhou Loong Lions.
- Shenzhen Leopards average 110.5 points at home while playing against the Guangzhou Loong Lions.
- In the last five matches, Guangzhou Loong Lions have won one and lost four matches.
Shenzhen Leopards to winand cover the spread (-8.5).
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Shenzhen Leopards vs Guangzhou Long Lions Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.24 | 3.80 |
Shenzhen Leopards vs Guangzhou Long Lions Match Prediction & Analysis
The Shenzhen Leopards host the Guangzhou Loong Lions on 16 March 2026 in the Chinese Basketball Association. Shenzhen will look to rebound from a narrow loss to Guangdong, relying on their fast-paced offense. Guangzhou, coming off a defeat to Beijing, will likely focus on slowing the tempo and tightening defense. With both teams coming off a loss, they will be desperate to grab a win and regain momentum.
Shenzhen Leopards is currently 7th in the CBA standings with a 14-11 record, while the Guangzhou Loong Lions is 13th in the standings with an 11-14 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Shenzhen Leopards has won two matches, while the Guangzhou Loong Lions have won three matches. However, Shenzhen is currently riding a one game winning streak against Guangzhou.
Shenzhen Leopards vs Guangzhou Long Lions Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terquavion Smith | 22.9 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 1.3/0.4 |
| Lindell Wigginton | 22.0 | 4.4 | 7.0 | 0.5/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Shenzhen Leopards Preview
The Shenzhen Leopards delivered a competitive performance but ultimately fell 97-101 to the Guangdong Southern Tigers in their CBA clash. Despite the narrow loss, Shenzhen showed strong offensive rhythm and kept the contest tight until the final minutes.
Terquavion Smith led the scoring with 21 points and 6 assists, while Wang Haoran controlled the boards with 7 rebounds.
Offensively, Shenzhen played an aggressive, fast paced game and matched Guangdong for long stretches, finishing with 23 assists, highlighting their ball movement. Defensively, they managed to record 11 steals and forced the visitors to commit 15 turnovers, but Shenzhen got outrebounded 42-34, giving away multiple second chance points, proving costly down the stretch.
Overall, the team averages 95.7 points per game, while dishing out 21.3 assists. Defensively, they record 37.5 rebounds and allow opponents to just 94.6 points per game.
Guangzhou Long Lions Preview
The Guangzhou Loong Lions struggled to keep pace offensively as they fell 85-98 to the Beijing Shougang Ducks in their CBA matchup. Guangzhou started competitively but gradually lost momentum as Beijing controlled key stretches of the game.
Lindell Wigginton led the scoring with 24 points and 6 assists, while Justin Holiday controlled the boards with 7 rebounds.
Offensively, Guangzhou showed flashes of offensive efficiency, particularly in the first half. However, they were inconsistent and defensive lapses allowed Beijing to build separation. They also got outrebounded 33-28 on the boards and committed 12 turnovers and 13 fouls.
The defeat highlights areas the Loong Lions must tighten, especially perimeter defense and late game execution as the CBA season continues. Overall, the team averages 86.3 points per game, while dishing out 19.3 assists. Defensively, they record 40.9 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 88.2 points per game.
Shenzhen Leopards vs Guangzhou Long Lions Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Terquavion Smith |
| SG | Liu Changjiang |
| SF | Ma Haosen |
| PF | Wang Haoran |
| C | Feng Xirui |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Lindell Wigginton |
| SG | Deonte Burton |
| SF | Justin Holiday |
| PF | Lyu Jiahui |
| C | Liu Wenke |
SHENZHEN LEOPARDS vs GUANGZHOU LONG LIONS
Winning PredictionShenzhen Leopards are likely to defeat the Guangzhou Loong Lions, as their faster offense and scoring depth should overcome Guangzhou’s slower, defensive approach. We are backing the Shenzhen Leopards to win this matchup.
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