Shanxi Loongs vs Tianjin Pioneers Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

CBA Betting Preview: Shanxi Loongs vs Tianjin Pioneers

Shanxi Loongs host Tianjin Pioneers, with tip-off set for 07:35 on Thursday 8 January.

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with Shanxi on the spread at -8.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and -118 can be backed against Tianjin.

Shanxi Loongs won their last game, beating Sichuan Blue Whales at home by a 97-79 scoreline.

Tianjin Pioneers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 110-103 triumph against Beijing Royal Fighters.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 99-92 win for Shanxi when they last played Tianjin. Shanxi have triumphed in their previous four meetings against Tianjin. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

CBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
9  Shanxi	13	11	2153	2076	77	8-3	5-8	3W
16  Tianjin	9	15	2221	2262	-41	7-7	2-8	2W

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Shanxi Loongs vs Tianjin Pioneers Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Shanxi Loongs vs Tianjin Pioneers picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for Shanxi to cover the attractive -8.5 line in this CBA contest. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -118 is available.

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Key Shanxi vs Tianjin league stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Shanxi in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Shanxi in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Shanxi in 2 consecutive games.

Shanxi -8.5 Probability

The top basketball betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Shanxi -8.5 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Shanxi 98 - 87 Tianjin

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Shanxi to enjoy a 98-87 victory could be along the right lines. There are huge odds for this particular outcome.

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Shanxi Loongs vs Tianjin Pioneers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Shanxi Loongs are strong -769 favorites to win this CBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. Tianjin Pioneers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +410.

There is a spread of 11.5 and total points has a line of 179.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 179.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

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Moneyline

Shanxi

-769

Tianjin

+410

Point Spread

Shanxi -11.5

-118

Tianjin +11.5

-118

Total Points

Under 179.5

-118

Over 179.5

-118

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Shanxi Loongs Stats

Tianjin Pioneers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 175.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 186.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 178.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 178.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 84.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 97.60 pts and allowed 89.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 186.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 205.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 178.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 178.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 95.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 101.30 pts and allowed 104.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

CBA Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Shanghai	20	4	2291	1937	354	13-0	7-4	5W
2  Zhejiang Lions	20	4	2163	1872	291	13-0	7-4	1W
3  Guangdong	17	7	2266	2169	97	8-4	9-3	3L
4  Shandong	16	8	2252	2117	135	11-1	5-7	1W
5  Qingdao	15	9	2058	1951	107	8-4	7-5	3W
6  Beijing Ducks	15	9	2142	1966	176	9-5	6-4	2W
7  Shenzhen	14	10	2295	2263	32	9-3	5-7	2L
8  Ningbo	13	11	2094	2051	43	10-3	3-8	4W
9  Shanxi	13	11	2153	2076	77	8-3	5-8	3W
10  Zhejiang GB	13	11	2054	1954	100	10-3	3-8	1L
11  Liaoning	12	12	1997	1986	11	7-5	5-7	3W
12  Guangzhou LL	11	13	2072	2108	-36	6-5	5-8	1L
13  Beijing RF	11	13	2084	2215	-131	6-5	5-8	2L
14  Xinjiang	10	14	2046	1976	70	6-4	4-10	1W
15  Jilin	9	15	1971	2104	-133	7-4	2-11	1L
16  Tianjin	9	15	2221	2262	-41	7-7	2-8	2W
17  Fujian	8	16	2156	2262	-106	6-6	2-10	3L
18  Nanjing	8	16	2164	2304	-140	7-5	1-11	1L
19  Jiangsu	6	18	1945	2172	-227	3-8	3-10	3L
20  Sichuan	0	24	1669	2348	-679	0-11	0-13	24L

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