Gunma Crane Thunders vs Altiri Chiba Prediction 24 September 2026
๐ Gunma Crane Thunders and Altiri Chiba tip off their B.League campaigns in this season opener. The two sides finished last year at opposite ends of the Eastern Division standings, so itโs no surprise that the hosts come in as clear favourites. The main intrigue is whether last seasonโs underdogs from Chiba - who made few significant offseason moves - can put up a fight. Given the circumstances, a closely contested battle seems unlikely.
Head-to-Head
๐ So far, the teams have met in just two official head-to-head clashes, with the most recent encounter taking place on 01 April 2026. That game was held on Gunma Crane Thundersโ home court and ended with an 84-59 victory for Gunma.
Head-to-head statistics Gunma Crane Thunders - Altiri Chiba
Gunma Crane Thunders Team Overview
Guangma finished third in the Eastern Division last season and went toe-to-toe with the Tiba Jets in a tightly contested playoff series. They have managed to keep their core intact, including standout leader Blackshear. Other key players and head coach Milling also remain with the team. Their strong preseason campaign - highlighted by two wins over Levanga Hokkaido - adds to the optimism. As a result, fans are expecting their side to at least match last year's achievements.
Match Results: Gunma Crane Thunders
Altiri Chiba Team Overview
Altiri Chiba finished just 11th in the Eastern Division - one of the lowest spots in the standings, right alongside the divisionโs strugglers. While last seasonโs key players like Porter, Pardon, and Kurokawa posted solid individual numbers, the team consistently came up short against the divisionโs top sides and ultimately lost nearly twice as often as they won. The club also stumbled in their only preseason friendly, falling to Saga by a 16-point margin, and so far there are no clear signs of a dramatic improvement heading into the new campaign.
Match Results: Altiri Chiba
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 2;
- Home team wins - 2, away team wins - 0.
- Gunma Crane Thunders have won in 10 of last 11 home games (B.League).
- Altiri Chiba have lost in 8 of last 9 away games (B.League).
โญ Editorial Prediction
The gap in quality here is both significant and structural, not just a matter of current form. Gunma are a playoff-caliber side, consistently among the top three in their division, retaining their core roster and showing strong preseason performances. On the other hand, Altiri Chiba remain a lower-half club with no clear signs of improvement. Plus, Gunma have home-court advantage for this matchup. All factors point overwhelmingly towards the hosts. Weโre backing Gunma to win with a -10.5 handicap.
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