Basketball lovers will have a full-packed match at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City where Eastern will fight against the San Miguel Beermen on December 22, 2024. The game is set to start at 5:00 PM (PHT), and both teams need a win very badly to elevate their positions. In this prediction, an analysis of the participating teams’ form, and players, as well as our recommended bets including Sports Ending Betting on OKBet.
Currently Eastern has a 5-6 record which makes the team’s performance this season inconsistent. This they have evidenced in their recent game where they triumphed over the Blackwater Bossing with 91-85 goals. despite the call of Coach Allen Ricardo that their plays have been defensive, the team must strive hard to match the best against a team like San Miguel.
Key Player: John O’ Kelley who has been exceptional this season is among his key personnel. He will be well depended upon to take charge of offense while ensuring that the side has a formidable defense.
That is why San Miguel is arriving at this match with a relatively high seven and four record in the standing. Still, there were narrow defeats and multiple wins of important matches, for instance, the recent 98 - 92 over the Meralco Bolts. This game showed that coach Leo Austria and his team have not been sparing in challenging games. They are still one of the favorites for the title because it boasts seasoned players such as June Mar Fajardo and Chris Ross.
In their recent interview, June Mar Fajardo depicted that the team is willing to go out and play strong defense and at the same time exploit the team’s skills in offense.
Moreover, Eastern has a poor record against top-ranked teams such as San Miguel, the most recent being a 108-95 spanking by the Beermen. But they have improved particularly in the low-scoring matches. In this match, Eastern showcased their efficiency in defense besides also having a balanced attackers.
Throughout the outcome, San Miguel is one of the most formidable teams in the league. They have defeated other teams of a lower rank such as NorthPort Batang Pier and TerraFirma Dyip from time to time. Anorg earlier noted they have clinched their games through seasoned clutch players such as Matt’s three-point-er against Barangay Ginebra that resulted in a 107-101 score.
San Miguel comes into this game as the favorite because of a better record, a roster that is filled with quality players, and a lot of depth. But in this fixture, Eastern can cause upset if only they are able to organize and implement their strategies appropriately, with reduced hope of probabilities of committing errors. The game should be quite close, however, San Miguel Beermen should win.
Predicted Score:
San Miguel Beermen 102 - Eastern 91
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