Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Shanghai Sharks by 16Oh, what joy we have folks, another tooth-and-nail tussle... Pardon, I mean another exciting matchup in the Chinese Basketball Association: Shanghai Sharks swimming upstream to face the Tianjin Pioneers in their home court.
Now if we stroll down memory lane, the Sharks have seemingly taken on the role of 'dental care professionals', drilling the Pioneers in their past few meetings. But remember, even a cornered squirrel can pull out a nut now and then, as the Pioneers squeaked out a narrow 112-110 victory against the Sharks back in October 2024. But, poor creatures, they haven't been able to repeat that performance since.
Looking at the regular season records, we find the Sharks have a decent 21-13 standing. Sure, they're not setting the world on fire, but at least they're successfully keeping their heads above water. The Pioneers, on the other hand, are lagging behind with just 11 wins and a staggering 24 losses. That's not too promising for our little pioneers, now is it?
Some of you might be bobbing for apples in the recent results, looking for a glimmer of hope... So here they are: Shanghai Sharks have been holding their breath and diving in face-first, coming out pretty even. On the flip side, our Tianjin Pioneers seem to be directing their own little tragedy here, filled with highs and lows alike.
We can't forget about the standings, can we? The Sharks are asserting their dominance as the 10th team in the CBA, clearly making waves, while our Pioneers are trekking along pathetically at 15th position, stumbling like Bambi on ice, it seems.
Now, you might be asking, "Who would be mad enough to bet on this?" Well, I'd be more surprised if someone wasn't. After all, where there's sport, there's a gamble. But remember, you're hearing this straight from the horse's mouth, not a Las Vegas prediction or an illegal bookie from Beijing...
Albert’s Prediction: Shanghai Sharks by 16