Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yamagata Wyverns, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Orange Vikings Ehime
Yamagata Wyverns
Can Yamagata give a home setback to Ehime in weekend showdown?
- Ehime are averaging 83.5 points, 38.9 rebounds and 23.1 assists per game.
- Yamagata are shooting 41.4% from the floor and 32.2% from the three-point line.
- Ehime hold a 3-0 advantage in the season-series against Yamagata.
Ehime Orange Vikings to win and cover the spread (-14.5).
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Matsuyama City General Community Center |
| Tip Off: | 10:35:00 |
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yamagata Wyverns Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.05 | 6.02 |
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yamagata Wyverns Match Prediction & Analysis
Ehime Orange Vikings will play host to Yamagata in the second of a two-game set in Japanese B League Two. Yamagata head into this contest on the back of a four-game winning streak, while Ehime, currently on a seven-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Yamagata currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 11-39 record, while Ehime are in second place in the Western Conference with a 34-16 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Ehime won three of the five head-to-head matches played against Yamagata, scoring 80 points per game and allowing 77 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Ehime and Yamagata is 157.
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yamagata Wyverns Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Hines | 18.2 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 1.0/0.4 |
| James Bell | 15.4 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 1.1/0.4 |
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Orange Vikings Ehime Preview
Ehime Orange Vikings head into the contest with a clinical victory against the Yamagata Wyverns. With this win, they took the regular-season series 3-0 against Yamagata. They extended the winning streak to seven matches which is a good sign ahead of the playoffs. The Orange Vikings are 9-3 since the international break. They improved to 34-16 in the Western Conference. They are second in the conference table. They also extended their home winning streak to four games.
Ehime will play Yamagata again at home arena for the final time. Ehime improved to 15-9 at home. The Vikings shot 52% from the floor and 29% from the three-point line. They outscored the opposition 27-13 in the third quarter to take the game. Ehime averaged 83.5 points in the regular season, while they allowed 79.5 points against the opposition. The Vikings are second in the field goals (46%) and first in the assists per game (23.1). Ehime are second in free throw percentage (75.3%) and first in the blocks per game (3.7).
Shaquille Hines led the scoring with 28 points and five rebounds. Mitchell Watt added 26 points and nine rebounds. Michael Parker went for 12 points and nine rebounds. If we figure out an offensive threat, Hines is the right pick. The American forward has scored in double-digit in each of the last 13 games, including five consecutive 20-point performances. We back him to score 20 or more points in this fixture.
Yamagata Wyverns Preview
Yamagata continued their disappointing run in the league as they dropped a road game against Ehime. The Wyverns are placed at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They recently had a 14-game losing streak but bounced back with a rejuvenated run. They went on a three-game winning streak. With the fresh loss, they lost the regular-season series 3-0 against the Vikings. The Wyverns now fell to 11-39 in the Eastern Conference. They still have few games to avoid bottom finish in the conference.
The Wyverns are allowing 83.9 points in the regular season which is second-highest by any team. They have gone 3-22 on the road this season. Yamagata were shooting 39% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line in the last game. The hosts are fifth in three-points made per game (9.1). Yamagata averaged 74.3 points per game. The visitors are averaging 2.3 blocks per game and just 5.3 steals per game.
Shaquille Doorson was top scorer in the last defeat with 16 points and eight rebounds. Shuki Nakata went for 15 points, while Ryusei Abe contributed 13 points. Watermann also grabbed nine rebounds. James Bell could be an offensive threat from Yamagata. The veteran star scored in single digits in 11 of the last 14 games. We back him to score 15 points against Ehime.
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yamagata Wyverns Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Matt Haarms |
| SG | Yugo Okuda |
| SF | Shaquille Hines |
| PF | Michael Parker |
| C | Mitchell Watt |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ryusei Abe |
| SG | Toi Jingaoka |
| SF | Taisei Shirato |
| PF | Noah Waterman |
| C | Shaquille Doorson |
ORANGE VIKINGS EHIME vs YAMAGATA WYVERNS
Winning PredictionEhime enters this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their ongoing form and superior offense. We are backing the Vikings to extend their run and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points on average with Ehime reaching the 85-point mark.
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