The Tianjin Pioneers, currently ranked 19th, will host the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, who are in 3rd place. In their first encounter this season (2025-12-04), Zhejiang secured a comfortable 108-90 victory. Tianjin aims for revenge, leveraging their home advantage. Tianjin's performance has been inconsistent, with their offense largely reliant on foreign player Javion Hamlet, who scored a season-high 37 points in a single game. The Zhejiang Golden Bulls have been consistently strong, averaging 98.6 points per game this season, ranking 2nd in the league. They also lead the league with 24.8 assists per game, showcasing exceptional team play. Their key foreign player, Barry Brown, averages 26.5 points and 4.2 assists, spearheading their offense. Furthermore, local star Hu Jinqiu is in top form, averaging 19.8 points and 8.3 rebounds, with an impressive 78% finishing efficiency in the paint. His career points total has exceeded 9000, placing him among the top 9 in history. Zhejiang scores 14.6 points more per game than Tianjin and demonstrates smoother ball movement, with eight rotation players contributing consistent scoring. Tianjin, however, relies too heavily on a single foreign player. They average only 8 three-pointers per game, significantly fewer than Zhejiang's 10. Zhejiang has a clear defensive advantage, averaging 11 steals per game, creating strong pressure. Zhao Yanhao's career steals total is 576, ranking 40th in history. Tianjin averages 37 rebounds, 7 fewer than Zhejiang, indicating weak interior defense. Zhejiang holds a significant advantage, having won their first match by 18 points, giving them a psychological edge. Overall, Tianjin's only advantages are home court atmosphere and the desire for revenge, while Zhejiang excels in offensive and defensive efficiency (both ranking in the top three in the league), team cohesion, and winning momentum. Recommendation: -13.5, Zhejiang Golden Bulls, Away
Chinese Basketball Association
Tianjin Pioneers
68 - 102
Zhejiang Lions
Asian Handicap
Home
+13.5
Away
-13.50
*For reference only, not betting advice
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