Reviewing their last 10 encounters, Shanghai Juss holds a commanding 9-1 record, boasting a 90% win rate, demonstrating their absolute dominance. Both of this season's matchups have ended in victory for Shanghai Juss, notably in the first half of the CBA Cup, where Shanghai Juss won by a significant 39 points with a score of 111-72, leading by 29 points at halftime. This particular game highlights the difficulties Sichuan Blue Whales face when playing against Shanghai Juss, struggling with a mere 60% field goal percentage and facing a high-scoring challenge overall. Historical data indicates that the over/under score rate in their matchups is consistently above 70%, suggesting a fast-paced game with less defensive focus. This may be linked to the teams' recent tactical setups and player conditions. Recent games, such as those on 2024-01-22 and 2022-12-09, showcased Shanghai Juss's exceptional outside shooting and effective transition play, enabling them to establish an early lead and build a stable scoring advantage. Despite Sichuan Blue Whales' recent good performance, their total score against Shanghai Juss is notably below the predicted benchmark, indicating a significant weakness in their ability to concede points. Their struggles in controlling the first half have affected their ability to maintain game intensity, posing a key challenge to their results. Despite Sichuan Blue Whales' attempts to adjust, the historical patterns are significant, and Shanghai Juss still possesses the strength and mindset to manage the game. CBA 12-27 19:35 Shanghai Juss -- Sichuan Blue Whales Match direction: 172.5, Under