Albert
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6h
My Prediction
Shanxi Loongs by 8Knowing the rules of the game is a luxury we must apparently forgo, my dear punters. So, let's wrestle this Chinese Basketball Association match up to the ground, shall we? We're looking at Shanxi Loongs lunging at the Shanghai Sharks in their home waters.
Now, our Loongs here boast an ensemble of high-flyers this season. Brandon Goodwin, who's putting up a solid 23 points per game and an equally handsome 12 assists. Then there's Zhang Ning, with 21 points under his belt monthly, flanked by Chuanxing Liu and his impressive defensive stats. All eyes should be on Mingru Jia though, who bags 18 points per game, displaying the offensive prowess that makes their opponents quake in their Air Jordans.
The Shanghai Sharks on the other hand are shooting blanks, with the dreary stats reading like a binary code from yesteryears. Let's face it, there's a serious drought of points there, and even the most ardent of Sharks supporters would feel a tinge of anxiety.
Historically, these two have had a seesaw of battles with the score lines more unpredictable than my ex's moods. The Loongs came out on top in their last meeting, but overall it's a mixed bag of outcomes.
Taking a glance at the regular-season records exposes a tale of varying fortunes. The Loongs are soaring high, with a flattering 26 wins against 8 losses. The Sharks, though finding themselves on the tail end of the sharks metaphorically, sit on a respectable 20-12 record.
Basing an opinion on recent results, it's Shanxi who've been on a tear, slicing through their competition like a hot knife through butter. And while our finned friends weren't sleeping at the wheel, some consistency seemed to elude them.
Considering the standings, we've got an obvious gap; Loongs are enjoying a stunning beach view from the #2 spot while the Sharks swim in murkier waters at #11.
Time to punch in the numbers, and it seems like we're headed for a showdown at Sharky's place with the Loongs pegged as the likely marauders. Now remember, the odds makers and I share tea, not crystal balls.
Albert’s Prediction: Shanxi Loongs by 8
Albert
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