Nanjing Monkey Kings will host Tianjin Pioneers. Nanjing has a 2-3 record at the start of the season, with stable firepower from Guo Haowen and their foreign players. They have won 4 out of the last 5 encounters against Tianjin, averaging 94 points per game at home, but they struggle with stability in the final quarter. Tianjin Pioneers are at the bottom of the standings with a 0-5 record. They are experiencing issues with team cohesion after a coaching change and rely heavily on their foreign players for scoring. They also face a challenge with collapsing in the final quarter of away games, with a three-point shooting percentage of only 32%. Nanjing Monkey Kings, with their advantage in past encounters and home court, are likely to dominate Tianjin with balanced offense and defense to win the game. Nanjing Monkey Kings average 94 points per game at home, with their core players, including Guo Haowen, combining for 56.6 points per game, showcasing stable offensive capabilities. Tianjin Pioneers scored an average of 102.5 points per game in the 2024-2025 season, but conceded an average of 107.7 points per game this season, indicating a weak defense. In previous matchups, Nanjing scored 108 points in a single game, with the total score exceeding 181.5 points. Tianjin's weak away defense makes it difficult to contain Nanjing's offense, while Tianjin also possesses a consistent scoring ability. The total score is likely to be high. Nanjing's home offense is efficient, while Tianjin, despite its poor away form, has a basic scoring ability. Their poor away defense will provide Nanjing with numerous scoring opportunities. At the same time, Nanjing's instability in the final quarter will give Tianjin chances to catch up. The game is likely to be an offensive battle between the two teams, with the total score expected to exceed 181.5 points. Recommendation: Over 181.5 points.