Sichuan Blue Whales vs Fujian Sturgeons Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

CBA Betting Preview: Sichuan Blue Whales vs Fujian Sturgeons

Sichuan Blue Whales host Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons, with tip-off set for 06:35 on Thursday 1 January.

Sichuan and Fujian are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 169 as the best pick at -118.

Sichuan Blue Whales were beaten last game and this was on the road. Ningbo Rockets claimed a 106-73 win.

Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons previous game saw them claim a 95-84 home win over Jilin Northeast Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 121-117 in favor of Fujian when they last played Sichuan. Fujian have five straight victories against Sichuan. They have won 5 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

CBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
17  Fujian	8	15	2072	2148	-76	6-6	2-9	2L
20  Sichuan	0	23	1614	2260	-646	0-11	0-12	23L

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Sichuan Blue Whales vs Fujian Sturgeons Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Sichuan Blue Whales vs Fujian Sturgeons picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 169 when these CBA teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -118.

The Chinese basketball experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Sichuan vs Fujian league stats:

• The 169 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Sichuan games at home.
• The 169 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sichuan games at home.
• The 169 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Fujian games on the road.
• The 169 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Fujian games on the road.
• The 169 line has been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 169 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is why we think it’s worth placing this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sichuan 77 - 99 Fujian

There’s the chance to back Fujian in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 99-77 win in their favor.

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Sichuan Blue Whales vs Fujian Sturgeons 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.

At betting odds of +800 with the sportsbooks, Sichuan Blue Whales are regarded as 11% likely to win this CBA game. For those wanting to back Fujian Sturgeons, you will find -3333 about the underdogs.

16 is where the spread lies, with total points being 168.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 168.5, this selection is available at -118.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to betting on the CBA and we recommend visiting the top basketball betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Sichuan

+800

Fujian

-3333

Point Spread

Sichuan +16

-118

Fujian -16

-118

Total Points

Under 168.5

-118

Over 168.5

-118

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Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Sichuan Blue Whales Stats

Fujian Sturgeons Stats

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +19.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -19.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 173.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 190.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 169: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 169 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 98.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 104.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 184.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 210.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 169: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 169 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.20 pts and allowed 95.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 100.70 pts and allowed 109.30 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  Zhejiang Lions	19	4	2050	1792	258	12-0	7-4	1L
2  Shanghai	19	4	2185	1845	340	12-0	7-4	4W
3  Guangdong	17	6	2186	2087	99	8-4	9-2	2L
4  Qingdao	14	9	1944	1867	77	7-4	7-5	2W
5  Shenzhen	14	9	2207	2167	40	9-2	5-7	1L
6  Shandong	15	7	2054	1920	134	10-1	5-6	1L
7  Beijing Ducks	14	9	2054	1911	143	8-5	6-4	1W
8  Zhejiang GB	13	10	1959	1852	107	10-3	3-7	1W
9  Ningbo	12	11	2010	1968	42	10-3	2-8	3W
10  Shanxi	12	11	2068	2002	66	7-3	5-8	2W
11  Beijing RF	11	12	1992	2109	-117	6-5	5-7	1L
12  Liaoning	11	12	1901	1898	3	7-5	4-7	2W
13  Guangzhou LL	10	12	1896	1939	-43	5-4	5-8	4L
14  Jilin	9	14	1897	2019	-122	7-4	2-10	1W
15  Xinjiang	9	14	1964	1896	68	5-4	4-10	1L
16  Tianjin	8	15	2119	2167	-48	6-7	2-8	1W
17  Fujian	8	15	2072	2148	-76	6-6	2-9	2L
18  Nanjing	8	15	2084	2191	-107	7-5	1-10	1W
19  Jiangsu	6	17	1841	2059	-218	3-8	3-9	2L
20  Sichuan	0	23	1614	2260	-646	0-11	0-12	23L

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