Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yokohama Excellence, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Orange Vikings Ehime
Yokohama Excellence
Orange Vikings Aim to Secure Back-to-Back Home Wins
- Ehime Orange Vikings have a 75% win rate against Tokyo Excellence.
- Ehime Orange Vikings average 72.5 points at home, while playing against Tokyo Excellence.
- In the last five matches, Tokyo Excellence won two and lost three matches.
Ehime Orange Vikings to win and cover the spread (+4.5)
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Matsuyama City General Community Center (Matsuyama) |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yokohama Excellence Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 2.42 | 1.50 |
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yokohama Excellence Match Prediction & Analysis
Ehime Orange Vikings host Tokyo Excellence again on 15 Feb 2026, aiming to complete a weekend sweep after their 100-94 win. Ehime’s scoring depth and home-court energy give them confidence, while Tokyo must improve defensively and cut turnovers to stay competitive. Expect another fast-paced, closely fought B2 League clash.
Current Standings: Tokyo Excellence is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference of the B2 League with a 25-11 record, while Ehime Orange Vikings is 2nd in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record.
Head-to-Head matchups: In the last five head-to-head matchups, Tokyo Excellence has just won one match, while the Ehime Orange Vikings have won four matches and are currently riding a three game winning streak against Tokyo.
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yokohama Excellence Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Hines | 17.4 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 1.1/0.3 |
| Elyjah Williams | 13.5 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 1.1/0.6 |
Teams Preview
Orange Vikings Ehime Preview
The Ehime Orange Vikings delivered a strong offensive performance to edge Tokyo Excellence 100-94 in their B2 League clash, showcasing scoring balance and resilience in a high-tempo matchup.
Shaquille Hines led the Vikings with 24 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds, while Eiji Hayashi added 23 points, providing balanced scoring support. Mitchell Watt added 13 points and 11 rebounds, a double-double.
Offensively, the Vikings shot efficiently, converting 60.3% from the field and 52% from the perimeter, while dishing out 24 assists. Defensively, they dominated the boards 42-30, scoring second chance opportunities and made key defensive stops down the stretch.
This Vikings victory extends their winning streak to three matches and also reflects their relatively strong position in the Western Conference standings this season, where they’ve shown the ability to outscore opponents in high-scoring affairs.
Overall, the team has been averaging 80.8 points per game, while dishing out 22.5 assists. Defensively, they record 38.8 rebounds and allow opponents to just 77.2 points per game.
Yokohama Excellence Preview
Tokyo Excellence put up a spirited fight but came away on the wrong side of a 100-94 defeat against the Ehime Orange Vikings, as defensive lapses proved costly in an entertaining B2 League contest.
Despite the loss, Tray Boyd III and Elyjah Williams added 25 points each, while Io Nagano added 14 points, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome a balanced Vikings side.
Offensively, Excellence shot competitively, hitting 43.2% from the field, including 33.3% from the perimeter and 69.2% from the free throw line. However, defensively, they got outrebounded 42-30 on the boards and defensive lapses on key possessions allowed Ehime to sustain the lead.
Overall, the team has been averaging 86.4 points per game, while dishing out 21 assists. Defensively, they record 40.2 rebounds and allow opponents to just 79.4 points per game.
Orange Vikings Ehime vs Yokohama Excellence Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ryota Ito |
| SG | Eiji Hayashi |
| SF | Shaquille Hines |
| PF | Michael Parker |
| C | Mitchell Watt |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Io Nagano |
| SG | Tray Boyd III |
| SF | Zack Moore |
| PF | Elyjah Williams |
| C | Stephen Hurt |
ORANGE VIKINGS EHIME vs YOKOHAMA EXCELLENCE
Winning PredictionEhime Orange Vikings look well placed to take the rematch. Their offensive balance, tempo control, and home-court advantage should again make the difference. Tokyo Excellence will compete and keep it close, but unless their defense improves late, Ehime are likely to win. We are backing Ehime Orange Vikings to win this matchup.
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