Shanxi Loongs vs Zhejiang Guangsha Lions Prediction, Free Picks, Odds, H2H - 4/13/24

Among the initial four duels in the CBA playoffs 1/8 finals, the matchup between Zhejiang Guangsha Lions and Shanxi Loongs stood out as the most lopsided. Despite Shanxi Loongs aiming to catch the Lions off guard in the absence of their star player, Sun Minghui, the Lions decisively won with a final score of 107:97. Shanxi  Loongs vs Zhejiang Guangsha Lions Prediction is available below!

The bookmakers see the Lions as holding a slight edge. The odds for a Lions victory stand at 1.74, with Shanxi trailing closely at 1.93. The point spread remains tight at +/- 1.5, with the projected total points set at 207.5.

SHANXI LOONGS VS ZHEJIANG GUANGSHA Lions Prediction and Free Picks

• Selection: Zhejiang Guangsha Lions to win and cover the -1.5 AH spread
• Odds: 1.83
• Bookmaker: 1xBet
• Stake: 5/10

Shanxi Loongs personifies a typical CBA team, boasting strong offensive capabilities but faltering notably on the defensive front. They heavily rely on their 3-point shooting but have struggled to create open opportunities beyond the arch in the first game. 

Moreover, just like some of the weaker teams in this playoffs, the Loongs have a weakness in interior play and were dominated by the Lions in terms of rebounding 52 to 31 – an incredible 21-rebound difference that could easily repeat in the second game.

Many basketball pundits believed that Sun’s absence would be a massive problem for the Lions. However, a collective effort from the entire team overcame that enormous absence. Such collective effort will be crucial in the upcoming match because the Lions aim to clinch the series swiftly, affording themselves additional rest days ahead of a potential showdown with the Guandong South Tigers.

While the Loongs have a formidable home-court advantage, boasting a commendable 19-7 win-loss record in the regular season, the playoffs demand an elevated defensive intensity. They notably failed in that area in the previous game, and we highly doubt we can see a major change there. Shanxi’s sole glimmer of hope lies in orchestrating an exceptional shooting display. 

SHANXI LOONGS VS ZHEJIANG GUANGSHA LIONS GAME INFO

• Date: Saturday, April 13th, 2024
• Time: 13:35 (CEST)
• Arena: Shanxi Sports Center 
• Location: Taiyuan

SHANXI LOONGS TEAM NEWS

According to Chinese media reports, the team is expected to have the entire squad available for the decisive game against the Lions.

After losing the first game, the bookmakers lost all faith in Shanxi. As it stands now, the odds of them winning the title are at 151.00 – by far the highest of all 12 teams in the playoffs. 

ZHEJIANG GUANGSHA LIONS TEAM NEWS

The team’s star player, Sun Minghui, is still not fully recovered and is expected to miss the second game against the Loongs. Sun had an outstanding season, averaging 20.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 10.5 assists, and 2.4 steals in 35.1 minutes per game.

Furthermore, Zhao Jiaren sustained an injury in the last game and is uncertain for the upcoming match. The 25-year-old forward was the team’s leading scorer in the previous game, tallying 21 points, along with six rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes of play. 

SHANXI LOONGS VS ZHEJIANG GUANGSHA LIONS H2H

These teams have crossed paths four times this season, with Shanxi Loongs emerging victorious in the first encounter, while the Lions claimed victory in the following three meetings, including the most recent and crucial one just three days ago.

• Apr 10th, 2024 – Zhejiang Guangsha Lions vs Shanxi Loongs – 107:97
• Mar 10th, 2024 – Zhejiang Guangsha Lions vs Shanxi Loongs – 110:98
• Feb 4th, 2024 – Zhejiang Guangsha Lions vs Shanxi Loongs – 100:82
• Nov 12th, 2023 – Shanxi Loongs vs Zhejiang Guangsha Lions – 101:100

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