Shanghai Jiusai has shown strong form this season, boasting a 5-3 overall record and averaging 96 points, placing them ninth in the league. Their home record is particularly impressive, with a perfect winning rate and an average of 96 points scored while conceding only around 81 points, resulting in a net lead of over 15 points. However, their performance dips on the road, with only about a third of their games resulting in a win, accompanied by a slight disadvantage in both offense and defense, with scores close to 96:97. In contrast to Shanghai's strong position, Jiangsu Kendiya, a team from Jiangsu province, is struggling. They've only managed one victory this season, earned recently through a difficult match. Their home performance is particularly weak, having lost three consecutive games, which has placed them near the bottom of the CBA rankings. While their away form is slightly better, they still struggle, with a win-loss ratio approaching 0:5 and an average deficit of ten points, indicating a challenging journey ahead. Jiangsu also faces a hurdle in the middle stages of games, winning only one match during the entire 40 minutes, which hinders their progress. If they aim to succeed in this first encounter, they must address their slow start and establish an early lead to counter their opponent's potential comeback and secure more breathing room. Considering the above, this match promises to be exciting. It remains to be seen how Shanghai, with their stable offensive power, will contain the struggling but resilient Jiangsu. CBA 12-25 19:35 Shanghai Jiusai - Jiangsu Kendiya Match direction: 183.5, Over