Basketball · Japan B League 1 · 25/09, 11:45

Prediction: Saga Ballooners vs Hiroshima Dragonflies

Prediction summary
Estimated points
169Total
Saga Ballooners86.1
Hiroshima Dragonflies82.9
1X2
59% 41%
Saga Ballooners Hiroshima Dragonflies
Recent form · 10 last
Saga Ballooners 6-0-4 (W-D-L)
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Hiroshima Dragonflies 3-0-7 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Saga Ballooners 2–4 Hiroshima Dragonflies (6 last)
  • Hiroshima Dragonflies91-79Saga Ballooners
  • Hiroshima Dragonflies114-92Saga Ballooners
  • Hiroshima Dragonflies48-72Saga Ballooners
  • Saga Ballooners74-79Hiroshima Dragonflies
  • Saga Ballooners91-95Hiroshima Dragonflies
  • Hiroshima Dragonflies81-90Saga Ballooners
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Saga Ballooners 1545 · Hiroshima Dragonflies 1473
Saga BalloonersHiroshima Dragonflies
Our model72%28%
Market56%44%
Estimated total (ours) 169 points · Bet365 line 164.5 · +4.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
Estimated points169Saga Ballooners 86.1 · Hiroshima Dragonflies 82.9

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Saga Ballooners (rating 1545 vs 1473).
  • H2H favours Hiroshima Dragonflies: 4-2.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

Saga BalloonersHiroshima Dragonflies
Points F|A (Last 10)84.8 / 79.781.1 / 85.2
Points F|A (Last 5)82.4 / 79.280.6 / 87.4
Est. result8683
Est. total169
Line O/U164.5
Diff.4.5

The points split reflects each team's scoring pace; the win probability also factors in home-court advantage.

Head-to-head (H2H) · Saga Ballooners 204 Hiroshima Dragonflies

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DateHomeScoreAway
19/10/25
Japan B League 1
Hiroshima Dragonflies91-79Saga Ballooners
18/10/25
Japan B League 1
Hiroshima Dragonflies114-92Saga Ballooners
13/09/25
Club Friendlies
Hiroshima Dragonflies48-72Saga Ballooners
15/12/24
Japan B League 1
Saga Ballooners74-79Hiroshima Dragonflies
14/12/24
Japan B League 1
Saga Ballooners91-95Hiroshima Dragonflies
13/10/24
Japan B League 1
Hiroshima Dragonflies81-90Saga Ballooners

Standings · Japan B League 1 · Western Conference

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#Team PWL GFGAPts
1 Shimane Susanoo Magic 110 89640
2 Ryukyu Golden Kings 211 1581580
3 Hiroshima Dragonflies 000 000
3 Kobe Storks 000 000
3 Kyoto Hannaryz 000 000
3 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 000 000
3 Osaka Evessa 000 000
3 Saga Ballooners 000 000
3 San En Neo Phoenix 000 000
3 Mikawa Seahorses 000 000
3 Shiga Lakes 000 000
3 Shinshu Brave Warriors 000 000
13 Nagasaki Velca 101 64890

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Saga Ballooners

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Date Opponent FT Res.
03/05 Akita Northern Happinets
Japan B League 1
87-70 W
02/05 Akita Northern Happinets
Japan B League 1
85-72 W
26/04 Ryukyu Golden Kings
Japan B League 1
91-96 L
25/04 Ryukyu Golden Kings
Japan B League 1
78-92 L
22/04 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Japan B League 1
71-66 W
19/04 Fighting Eagles Nagoya
Japan B League 1
103-68 W
18/04 Fighting Eagles Nagoya
Japan B League 1
83-74 W
15/04 Mikawa Seahorses
Japan B League 1
77-83 L
12/04 Kyoto Hannaryz
Japan B League 1
83-87 L
11/04 Kyoto Hannaryz
Japan B League 1
90-89 W

Hiroshima Dragonflies

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Date Opponent FT Res.
03/05 Toyama Grouses
Japan B League 1
91-101 L
02/05 Toyama Grouses
Japan B League 1
89-96 L
26/04 Chiba Jets
Japan B League 1
74-88 L
25/04 Chiba Jets
Japan B League 1
68-83 L
22/04 Shiga Lakes
Japan B League 1
81-69 W
19/04 Shimane Susanoo Magic
Japan B League 1
72-73 L
18/04 Shimane Susanoo Magic
Japan B League 1
102-104 L
15/04 Nagasaki Velca
Japan B League 1
83-82 W
12/04 Shibuya Sun Rockers
Japan B League 1
79-88 L
11/04 Shibuya Sun Rockers
Japan B League 1
72-68 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Saga Ballooners vs Hiroshima Dragonflies?

Our model gives 59% to Saga Ballooners.

How many points are expected in Saga Ballooners vs Hiroshima Dragonflies?

The model estimates 169 total points (Saga Ballooners 86.1 · Hiroshima Dragonflies 82.9).