Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Liaoning Flying Leopards by 7Let's talk Chinese Basketball Association; we've got the Shandong Heroes visiting the Liaoning Flying Leopards, folks. Now, Liaoning appears to have the upper hand here, and rightly so. Look at their top players. You've got dynamites like Kyle Fogg, who's been raining down a whopping 28 points per game. Dez Wells isn't too far behind, consistently hanging around the 14.3 points per game mark and proving himself a pillar of stability for the team.
However, the Heroes aren't merely cannon fodder. Marquese Chriss and Jarmar Gulley are currently lighting it up on the court, averaging 16.6 and 15.8 points per game, respectively. Their noticeable efforts might be enough to swat off some of the Flying Leopards' advances. Still, looking at past matchups, the scales seem to be tipped in Liaoning's favor. The Leopards outdid the Heroes in each of the past three showdowns, and that has to be a confidence booster.
The regular season has seen the Heroes securing more wins, as they stand with 32 victories compared to the Leopards' 31. But recent games have shown both teams exhibiting robust performances. The Heroes are strutting about with a series of eminent wins, while the Leopards have been clutching their victories as if it's the second slice at a pizza party.
In terms of standings, the Heroes edge out the Leopards, holding the #3 spot, as opposed to Liaoning's #6. However, considering the payout data, Liaoning seems to be the favored pick. With this information in hand, my prediction will preferably go for the Liaoning Flying Leopards, given their historical dominance over Shandong, despite the Heroes' recent fiery form.
Albert’s Prediction: Liaoning Flying Leopards by 7.