Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Qingdao Eagles by 20We've got quite the David vs Goliath matchup here, folks. And before you chastise me, yes, I’m painfully aware that we're not in biblical times, but bear with me here. The Guangzhou Loong Lions, bless their aching hearts, are lumbering into the Qingdao Eagles' nest, likely bracing for another hit to their alarmingly poor win-loss record.
Now the past is the past, and I'm all about giving underdogs their due, but there seems to be a uncomfortably consistent pattern here. The poor Loong Lions have been truly lion-whipped (patent pending) by the Qingdao Eagles in three out of five recent meetups. Let's not forget that the Lions are crawling in at a dismal #18 in the standings. I’ve seen better odds on a three-legged racehorse.
Now, let's turn to the Eagles. Majestic, aren't they? A shiny #4 in the CBA 24/25 standings, resplendent in their overwhelming record of victories. Their last five games look like a celebration parade, with just a single misstep against the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. It's not just the victories, folks. It's the style. It's the panache. They're not just winning games; they're soaring above their competition.
So, if you're betting on the underdog story, good luck and more power to you. But this commentator's not buying it. When truth and tale diverge, as they so often do in sports, I go with the truth.
Albert’s Prediction: Qingdao Eagles by 20.