Alright, buckle up, because we've got a David versus Goliath showdown on our hands. Let's look at Fujian Sturgeons at Qingdao Eagles.
The Fujian Sturgeons' star players Yang Zou and Zeng Lingxuan have been putting up impressive numbers over the past month, with 24 and 28 points per game respectively. But one man does not a basketball team make, I mean unless you're Michael Jordan—but that's another story. Their season hasn't been sunny; a win-loss record of 1-16 is more like a cry for help, if you ask me. Let's just say, there's a reason they're sitting at position #20 in the standings.
On the other hand, we have the Qingdao Eagles, led by Jordan Mickey and Myles Powell, scoring 21 and 20 points per game respectively. And while they're not exactly the Harlem Globetrotters, they're a solid squad with an 11-7 record. Presently lounging in the comfortable #9 spot in league positions, they've been having a more successful run recently.
Historically speaking, these teams' past matchups has the Eagles desperately holding onto their 'we've-got-this-covered' attitude. The score margin has always favored Qingdao, and the trend looks set to continue...
So, as a wise man once said - follow the trend until it ends. The odds distinctly point to the Qingdao Eagles continuing their winning streak against the close-to-desperate Fujian Sturgeons. Eagles flying high, Sturgeons flopping on the deck...
Let's cut to the chase - the Fujian Sturgeons are going to need more than a miracle to flip this game in their favor. My prediction?
Albert’s Prediction: Qingdao Eagles by 15