Albert
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My Prediction
Shanghai Sharks by 4Let's dissect this basketball banquet here. We're observing the Guangdong Southern Tigers strut their stuff against the Shanghai Sharks. Not exactly Gucci versus Prada, but trust me, it's almost as entertaining.
The Southern Tigers have Troy Gillenwater and Jie Xu stepping up to the plate—these boys have been serving face with scores of 27.5 and 17.5 points per game, respectively, last month. Notably, although Eric Moreland's overall score is a modest 9.8 points, he's been hauling in those rebounds like a pro, with a whopping 14.0 per game.
However, Shanghai Sharks have some slick torpedoes too. Kenneth Lofton Jr. stands out with an average of 25.8 points and 13.4 rebounds in the last month. Eric Bledsoe can't be forgotten either—not with a neat 17.0 points and 9.0 assists.
Interestingly, historically these teams paraded head-to-head thrice. While in 2023, the Sharks bit a little too hard with a score of 122 to the Tigers' 115; in 2024; however, both teams held their ground the first time, with the Sharks being the victor and then the Southern Tigers roared back with 112 points to the Sharks' 99. Spunky, isn't it?
Now, cuisine critics often say "presentation matters," and so it does in basketball. The regular-season reflects the Southern Tigers looking slightly tougher with a 22-11 win-loss record to the Sharks' 18-12. Recent games have seen both teams flex their muscles, but it's been quite a rollercoaster for the Sharks, swinging from a victory against Sichuan Blue Whales to then losing to Shanxi Loongs.
Regarding their position in the standings, I find it curious that the Southern Tigers are #8 and the Sharks are #12 in the 24/25 CBA. Quite a cliffhanger, isn't it?
However, for all you betting-enthused individuals, remember Shakespeare didn't say, "All that glitters is gold," and there's a reason for that. Sometimes, the darker horse has the upper hand. Unpredictability is the beauty of the game, after all.
Albert’s Prediction: Shanghai Sharks by 4
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