Albert
·
1d
My Prediction
Shanghai Sharks by 11In the whirlwind world of Chinese Basketball Association matchups, we've got an interesting one teetering on the horizon, ladies and gentlemen.
Our contenders, the Shanghai Sharks are squaring off against the Fujian Sturgeons.
The Sharks come into this game with quite the roster. Kenneth Lofton Jr, who last month alone was lighting up the court with an astounding 35 points per game, along with 11 rebounds and 6 assists, certainly deserves the spotlight. And of course, who can ignore the contributions of Zhelin Wang and Eric Bledsoe, who've been ripping it up with 25 and 16 points respectively? On the other side of the ocean, we've got the Sturgeons, with Joseph Young making waves with 27 points per game, and the dynamic duo of Yang Zou and Zeng Lingxuan making their presence known. And yet, despite all of this talent, the Sturgeons seem to be floundering with only one win this season.
Past face-offs have largely favored the Sharks. A quick look back reveals a 4 game history, with Shanghai taking the win in 3 out of the 4 matchups. Last time they locked horns, the Sturgeons left with their tails between their legs, in a 98-90 loss.
Recent records also paint a colorful picture. The Sharks have been biting back, with a win-loss record of 7-10 and recent victories to back up their momentum. The Sturgeons, well, they've been mostly out of the water with a 1-17 record and that's not looking to improve based on their recent results.
Considering everything, from the powerhouse players of the Sharks to the underwhelming performance of the Sturgeons, the Sharks are looking poised to keep swimming while the Sturgeons, well let's say they're "piquing interest" at best. I wouldn't bet the farm on them, that's for sure.
Albert’s Prediction: Shanghai Sharks by 11