Yamagata Wyverns vs Veltex Shizuoka, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Yamagata Wyverns
Veltex Shizuoka
Can Yamagata end their winning drought against Shizuoka in a two-game set?
- Shizuoka are shooting 40% from the floor and 28.6% from the three-point line.
- Yamagata are averaging 72.1 points and allowing 81.4 points per game.
- Shizuoka hold a 2-0 advantage against Yamagata in the ongoing season.
Yamagata to win.
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Maeda Arena |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Yamagata Wyverns vs Veltex Shizuoka Basteball Odds
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Yamagata Wyverns vs Veltex Shizuoka Match Prediction & Analysis
Yamagata will play host to Shizuoka in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Shizuoka head into this contest on the back of a four-game losing skid, while Yamagata, currently on a fresh victory after three successive defeats, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Yamagata currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 13-43 record, while Shizuoka are in seventh place in the Western Conference with a 14-42 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Shizuoka won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Yamagata, scoring 84 points per game and allowing 78 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Yamagata and Shizuoka is 162.
Yamagata Wyverns vs Veltex Shizuoka Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bell | 15.9 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 1.2/0.4 |
| Kenny Lawson Jr | 12.8 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.2/1.2 |
Teams Preview
Yamagata Wyverns Preview
Yamagata would try to forget the last week as they suffered a defeat to Aomiri. In the final quarter, they reduced the gap through a good offense. However, they came back to take the revenge in the next game. The Wyverns halted a three-game losing skid. The Wyverns are 2-5 through the last seven games. They went on a 14-game losing skid so current form won’t be less than a decent run.
The Wyverns will now be at home for a two-game set against Shizuoka. Meanwhile, they have been out from the playoffs. The Wyverns now fell to 13-43 in the Eastern Conference. They are the third team to lose 40 games in the ongoing season. Yamagata are allowing 83.4 points in the regular season which is third-highest by any team. Yamagata have gone 3-24 on the road this season.
The visitors were shooting 36% from the floor and 35% from the three-point line in the last game. The visitors 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 5.2 steals per game (second-lowest). James Bell could be an offensive threat from Yamagata. The veteran star averaged 15.9 points this season. We back him to score 15 or more points against Shizuoka.
Veltex Shizuoka Preview
Shizuoka recently got a breakthrough victory against the Ehime Orange Vikings but again, lost the momentum. They are coming off a 78-93 loss to Fukui in the second of a two-game set. The Veltex recently made a sweep over Aomiri. Shizuoka now extended their losing streak to four matches. They recently had a three-game winning streak. During the last season, they had a six-game winning streak in the regular season. It summarises the value of the Veltex.
The Veltex are 14-42 in the regular season and are already out from the playoffs. They are on the verve of finishing at the bottom spot in the conference table. If they get a couple of wins, they can give Nara a tough time at the table. Shizuoka are 9-21 at home this season. However, they have a solid record against Yamagata. 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). 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. The Veltex are 10-0 against the Wyverns in the last ten regular season games.
Yamagata Wyverns vs Veltex Shizuoka Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ryusei Abe |
| SG | Toi Jingaoka |
| SF | Taisei Shirato |
| PF | Noah Waterman |
| C | Shaquille Doorson |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Manaya Yamamoto |
| SG | Angus Brandt |
| SF | Naoaki Hashimoto |
| PF | Keisuke Masuda |
| C | Kenny Lawson Jr. |
YAMAGATA WYVERNS vs VELTEX SHIZUOKA
Winning PredictionYamagata enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to offensive strength and a comeback ability. We are backing Yamagata to improve the H2H record and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 160 points on average with Yamagata scoring more than 80 points.
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