Zhejiang Golden Bulls vs Sichuan Blue Whales, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Zhejiang Golden Bulls
Sichuan Blue Whales
Can Sichuan’s Defense Survive Zhejiang’s Balanced Attack?
- Zhejiang has a 71.4% win rate against Sichuan.
- Zhejiang averages 113 points at home, while playing against Sichuan.
- In the last five matches, Sichuan has lost five matches.
Zhejiang Golden Bulls to win and cover the spread (-21.5)
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Binjiang District Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Zhejiang Golden Bulls vs Sichuan Blue Whales Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.04 | 9.10 |
Zhejiang Golden Bulls vs Sichuan Blue Whales Match Prediction & Analysis
Zhejiang Golden Bulls host Sichuan Jinqiang Blue Whales on 12 January 2026 with momentum on their side after a strong recent win. Sichuan arrive under pressure following defensive struggles and poor form. The matchup is likely to hinge on tempo control, turnovers, and whether Sichuan can slow Zhejiang’s efficient, balanced offense.
Current Standings: Zhejiang Golden Bulls is currently 5th in the CBA standings with a 7-6 record, while Sichuan Jinqiang Blue Whales is 19th in the standings with a 0-13 record.
Head-to-Head matchups: In the last five head-to-head matchups, Sichuan Jinqiang has only won one match, while Zhejiang Golden Bulls has won four matches and is currently riding a one game winning streak against Sichuan.
Zhejiang Golden Bulls vs Sichuan Blue Whales Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Russell York | 14.6 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 1.2/0.2 |
| Samorie Ponds | 24.2 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 2/0 |
Teams Preview
Zhejiang Golden Bulls Preview
Zhejiang Golden Bulls delivered a composed and authoritative performance as they defeated the Beijing Royal Fighters 89-69, controlling the game from the opening tip and extending their winning streak to three games.
Gabriel Russell York led the charge with 17 points and 7 assists, while Brandon Randolph added 16 points. Damian Jones added 12 points, providing additional scoring support.
Offensively, Zhejiang shot 50% from the field, including 33.3% from the perimeter and 75% from the free throw line, while dishing out 23 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 28-31 on the boards, but recorded multiple steals (10) and forced Beijing to commit 17 turnovers, causing multiple momentum swings and points off turnovers.
Overall, the team has been averaging 88.3 points per game, supported by their 20.7 assists. They are strong on the boards with 38.5 rebounds and allow opponents to just 84.9 points per game.
Sichuan Blue Whales Preview
In their 106-76 loss to the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Sichuan Jinqiang Blue Whales struggled to find any offensive footing and fell short on both ends of the floor in their CBA clash.
Sichuan’s offense was paced by Samorie Ponds with 26 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Zuo Zhennian adding 15 points, but those efforts weren’t enough to counter Guangzhou’s balanced attack.
Defensively, Sichuan failed to control the boards and got outrebounded 50-29, allowing second chance opportunities and committing crucial 11 turnovers. Their defense was repeatedly beaten in transition and on pick and rolls.
The loss extended Sichuan’s struggles, as they couldn’t close defensive gaps or generate enough consistent scoring to threaten a comeback. Overall, the team just manages to score 72.8 points per game, while also struggling with ball movement (15.4 assists). On the boards they record 32 rebounds and allow opponents to score 95.3 points per game.
Zhejiang Golden Bulls vs Sichuan Blue Whales Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Gabriel Russell York |
| SG | Brandon Randolph |
| SF | Wang Zilu |
| PF | Liu Zeyi |
| C | Damian Jones |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Yu Xiaoyong |
| SG | Samorie Ponds |
| SF | Xiao Liren |
| PF | Zuo Zhennian |
| C | Yuan Shibo |
ZHEJIANG GOLDEN BULLS vs SICHUAN BLUE WHALES
Winning PredictionZhejiang’s defensive discipline, superior balance, and recent form give them a clear edge over a struggling Sichuan side. If they control tempo and limit turnovers, the Golden Bulls should pull away comfortably. We are backing the Zhejiang Golden Bulls to win this matchup.
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