Shanxi Loongs
Basketball China - CBA Thu 8 Jan 06:35
Tianjin Pioneers
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CBA Betting Preview: Shanxi Loongs vs Tianjin Pioneers

Shanxi Loongs host Tianjin Pioneers, with tip-off set for 06:35 on Thursday 8 January.

We’re Predicting Shanxi to Cover the Line

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.

8 Wins for Shanxi in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

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
10  Shanxi 22 20 3898 3797 101 14-7 8-13 2W
18  Tianjin 13 29 3919 4070 -151 10-11 3-18 3L
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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.

Injuries are taken into account by the Chinese basketball experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our CBA predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before recommendations are made.

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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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Shanxi -8.5
Totals Over 178.5
Result & BTTS 60 Shanxi / Yes

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Shanxi to cover the -8.5 spread followed by Over 178.5. Add in both teams to score 60 points and Shanxi to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shanxi Shanxi logo 98 - 87 Tianjin logo 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 Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

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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Player Props & Micro Betting

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It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to CBA micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

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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
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Total Points
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CBA Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Shanghai 38 4 4206 3508 698 21-0 17-4 23W
Zhejiang Lions 33 9 3852 3459 393 20-1 13-8 3W
Shenzhen 30 12 4171 3955 216 16-5 14-7 1W
Beijing Ducks 29 13 3803 3462 341 15-6 14-7 4W
Guangdong 27 15 3964 3748 216 14-7 13-8 3L
Zhejiang GB 27 15 3681 3427 254 18-3 9-12 4W
Qingdao 25 17 3706 3566 140 14-7 11-10 1W
Shandong 24 18 3913 3781 132 16-5 8-13 1L
Liaoning 23 19 3623 3550 73 14-7 9-12 1W
10  Shanxi 22 20 3898 3797 101 14-7 8-13 2W
11  Ningbo 21 21 3606 3544 62 15-6 6-15 2W
12  Guangzhou LL 18 24 3680 3718 -38 10-11 8-13 1L
13  Beijing RF 18 24 3741 3919 -178 13-8 5-16 2L
14  Fujian 17 25 3865 3963 -98 12-9 5-16 1W
15  Jilin 15 27 3439 3794 -355 12-9 3-18 6L
16  Xinjiang 14 28 3629 3689 -60 10-11 4-17 1L
17  Nanjing 14 28 3804 4028 -224 10-11 4-17 4L
18  Tianjin 13 29 3919 4070 -151 10-11 3-18 3L
19  Jiangsu 12 30 3440 3813 -373 8-13 4-17 1L
20  Sichuan 0 42 3063 4212 -1149 0-21 0-21 42L