Shanghai Sharks vs Chouzhou Golden Bulls Prediction, Picks, Odds, H2H, 4/6/24

As we approach the culmination of the CBA regular season with the 52nd round, the anticipation for the playoffs intensifies. The top 12 teams destined for the postseason were determined by the end of the 50th round, leaving only the seeding positions up for grabs. For us, the race for the 2nd seed between the Xinjiang Flying Tigers and the Zhejiang Chouzhou is particularly interesting. The Flying Tigers will clash with the Jiangsu Dragons, who stand as significant underdogs. However, a slip-up from the Flying Tigers could open the door for the Golden Bulls to claim the coveted 2nd seed if they triumph over the Shanghai Sharks. Our Sharks vs Golden Bulls prediction is available in the article below. 

Notably, the Bulls should maintain their current seeding position (which appears highly probable). This sets the stage for a quarter-final matchup against the Sharks, provided they advance through the 1/8 Finals.

SHARKS VS GOLDEN BULLS PREDICTION

Speculations have arisen that the Shanghai Sharks may prefer to secure the 6th position rather than the 5th in the league standings. These speculations gained traction after their recent match against the Shenzhen Leopards. They opted to grant more playing time to younger talents and rest some key players, resulting in a 121-111 loss. They sit one game behind the 5th-placed Zhejiang Guangsha and just one ahead of the 7th-placed Shenzhen. But they cannot move up or down and have nothing to gain from the potential win vs the Golden Bulls.

Zhejiang Chouzhou are looking to extend their winning streak to 12 games. Unlike Shanghai, they have a massive motive in this match. A win could potentially secure them a home-court advantage in the Semi-Finals. Regardless of the eventual seeding, a victory against Shanghai would cement the Golden Bulls as one of the league’s hottest teams entering the playoffs.

 Their recent victories over formidable opponents such as Zhejiang Guangsha and Shenzhen Leopards and a dominant 96-69 victory over the country’s top team, the Liaoning Flying Leopards, underscore their formidable form.

The disparity in motivation between the two teams is massive. Recent performances suggest that the Golden Bulls will approach this game with greater intensity. Our Sharks vs Golden Bulls is for the Bulls to secure their 12th consecutive victory. 

SHARKS VS GOLDEN BULLS GAME INFO

• Date: Saturday, 6th April, 2024
• Time: 13:35 CEST
• Arena: Shanghai Indoor Stadium 
• Location: Shanghai

SHANGHAI SHARKS TEAM NEWS

The last season’s regular season MVP, Wang Zhelin, suffered a minor injury against Fujian. This forced him to exit the court after only five minutes of play. The 30-year-old center missed the last games vs Shenzhen Leopards and will most likely remain sidelined. This season, he averaged 19.6 points per game, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. 

ZHEJIANG CHOUZHOU GOLDEN BULLS TEAM NEWS

During a recent match against Zhejiang Guangsha, Cheng Shuaipeng committed a headbutt. This resulted in a technical foul. Following the game, it was determined that the Golden Bulls guard would receive a one-game suspension along with a fine of 50,000 CNY (equivalent to approximately 6,400 euros).

SHANGHAI SHARKS VS ZHEJIANG CHOUZHOU GOLDEN BULLS H2H

• Jan 20th, 2024 – Shanghai Sharks vs Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls – 109:108
• Dec 5th, 2023 – Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls vs Shanghai Sharks – 106:95
• Oct 22nd, 2023 – Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls vs Shanghai Sharks – 117:102

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