Tianjin Pioneers vs Ningbo Rockets Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

CBA Betting Preview: Tianjin Pioneers vs Ningbo Rockets

Tianjin Pioneers host Ningbo Rockets, with tip-off set for 06:35 on Tuesday 20 January.

There is merit in simply backing Tianjin on the Moneyline considering our prediction is that they will get the better of Ningbo. Especially as odds of -143 are available about this happening.

Tianjin Pioneers last game saw them register a 102-94 home win over Nanjing Monkey King.

Ningbo Rockets suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 94-86 scoreline occurred on the road against Beijing Ducks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ningbo beat Tianjin in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 101-98 scoreline. Tianjin have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

CBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
11  Ningbo	21	21	3606	3544	62	15-6	6-15	2W
18  Tianjin	13	29	3919	4070	-151	10-11	3-18	3L

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Tianjin Pioneers vs Ningbo Rockets Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Tianjin Pioneers vs Ningbo Rockets betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

Tianjin are available at a tempting -143 when it comes to winning this CBA showdown. Our pick is that they’ll prove too strong for the visiting team and there’s value on offer when it comes to these odds.

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Key Tianjin vs Ningbo league stats:

• Tianjin have won 3 consecutive games.
• Ningbo have lost 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Ningbo have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Ningbo have lost their last 3 games on the road.
• Tianjin have won 6 of their last 10 games against Ningbo.

Tianjin Moneyline Probability

The top betting sites imply that our pick has a 58.8% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tianjin 98 - 94 Ningbo

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 98-94 win for Tianjin. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Tianjin Pioneers vs Ningbo Rockets 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.

Tianjin Pioneers are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this CBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. Ningbo Rockets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +102.

The spread currently stands at 2 and the total points line is 185.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 185.5, then the odds are -118.

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Moneyline

Tianjin

-143

Ningbo

+102

Point Spread

Tianjin -2

-118

Ningbo +2

-118

Total Points

Under 185.5

-118

Over 185.5

-118

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for CBA bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Tianjin Pioneers Stats

Ningbo Rockets Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 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 195.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 191.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 182.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 182.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.00 pts and allowed 104.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 97.50 pts and allowed 93.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 182.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 182.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 84.90 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	38	4	4206	3508	698	21-0	17-4	23W
2  Zhejiang Lions	33	9	3852	3459	393	20-1	13-8	3W
3  Shenzhen	30	12	4171	3955	216	16-5	14-7	1W
4  Beijing Ducks	29	13	3803	3462	341	15-6	14-7	4W
5  Guangdong	27	15	3964	3748	216	14-7	13-8	3L
6  Zhejiang GB	27	15	3681	3427	254	18-3	9-12	4W
7  Qingdao	25	17	3706	3566	140	14-7	11-10	1W
8  Shandong	24	18	3913	3781	132	16-5	8-13	1L
9  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

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