Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 7Strap in, folks. We're set for a nail-biting clash between the Qingdao Eagles and the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. These teams share quite a history, and if forecasts hold any truth, we're in for quite a game.
Let's start with the Qingdao Eagles. Quinndary Weatherspoon, their top scorer, has been lighting up the board with impressive stats for the past month—30.9 points per game, no small accomplishment. Jordan Mickey, not taking a back seat, snags 9.9 rebounds and adds a cool 21.3 points per game. Hansen Yang and Ruize Wang are also solid contributors. We don't know their season stats because they—apparently—lack the concept of limitation and operate in the realm of infinity.
Now, let's fly to the Xinjiang Tigers. QJ Peterson leads the team with his shooting, averaging 20.8 points per game, with Dedrick Lawson backing him up both in scoring and in rebounding, with 14.3 and 10.5 respectively. Elfuratt Mohetaner and Lin Qi are also noteworthy contributors who keep the engine running.
Looking at history, the matchup leans towards the Tigers. Despite a tough defeat from the Eagles in December of 2023, the Tigers have conquered the Eagles in their last three meetings.
The Regular Season records are neck-and-neck, but the slight edge goes to the Tigers, with 22 wins and 9 losses, just trumping the Eagles who stand at 22-10.
Recent results give the advantage to the Eagles though, having won four of their last five games. The Tigers roared back in their last game, but still lost two of their previous five.
In the standings, the Eagles just edge out the Flying Tigers at #6 versus #8. So we've got a close match in that aspect as well.
Now, despite the Eagles trending better recently, historically the Tigers have had their number. Add to that a little magic and gut feeling, I see the Xinjiang Flying Tigers exploiting home advantage and adding another win to that column.
Albert’s Prediction: Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 7