CEBL · Meridian Centre

Ottawa Blackjacks 9-12

Konec

102 : 106

Niagara River Lions 9-12

Semafor

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Blackjacks	26	38	23	15	102
Lions	18	24	38	26	106

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	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Blackjacks	24	23	24	24	95
Lions	22	21	23	22	88

Zanesljivost: 68% Blackjacks favorit

This Eastern Conference matchup pits two evenly matched teams on paper—both 9-12 and fighting for playoff position—but the underlying trends favor Ottawa. The Blackjacks have dominated the head-to-head series 2-1 this season, most recently crushing Niagara 92-69 on June 28. Their offensive firepower, anchored by Smart Javonte (23.5 PPG, 6.7 APG) and M. Cleveland (22.1 PPG, 7.2 RPG), is significantly superior to Niagara's distributed scoring led by Ahmad Khalil (19.1 PPG). Ottawa scores at 92.2 PPG to Niagara's 87.6 PPG, a meaningful edge in the CEBL. However, both teams are fragile: Niagara just lost to Scarborough (75-82) and Edmonton (91-102), though they bounced back with wins over Brampton; Ottawa has dropped its last two games (losses to Montreal and Scarborough), leaving them vulnerable to a River Lions side that could benefit from home court at Meridian Centre. The pace matchup favors Ottawa—they push tempo and force mistakes—but Niagara's recent form (3-2 in last five before yesterday's loss) and home environment create genuine upset risk. This is a tight game decided by offensive execution and whether Niagara's defense can tighten around Khalil and role players like C. Hollis (13.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG) and N. Cayo (10.6 PPG). Expect a mid-80s/low-90s scoring environment typical of CEBL play, with Ottawa's superior scoring depth marginalizing Niagara's depth advantage.

Dinamika doseganja točk

Prvi polčas (Q1-Q2) 90P Balanced half with Ottawa's pace advantage evident

Drugi polčas (Q3-Q4) 93P Slight escalation as tempo increases in final quarters

Skupaj točk 183 Razpon 175-191

Analiza tekme

Lions

Strong home court edge

Balanced scoring depth

Recent three-game win streak

Defensive vulnerability at 90.4 OPPG

Lost last two games badly

Blackjacks

Elite scoring duo in Smart and Cleveland

2-1 head-to-head dominance

Higher offensive rating advantage

Inconsistent form, 1-4 in last five

Defensive lapses at 91.9 OPPG

Dejavniki tveganja

Home court could energize Niagara late

Both teams inconsistent; upset possible

Igralci pod drobnogledom

Smart Javonte Blackjacks Elite scoring and playmaking (23.5 PPG, 6.7 APG) controls game rhythm

Ahmad Khalil Lions River Lions' leading scorer (19.1 PPG) must pace offense and limit turnovers

M. Cleveland Blackjacks Second scoring threat (22.1 PPG, 7.2 RPG) provides inside-out balance

Statistične prednosti

Prve točke Blackjacks 62%

Najbolj vroča četrtina Q2

Napovednik tekme

Ottawa comes out aggressive in the first quarter, exploiting Smart Javonte's playmaking to push pace; Khalil keeps Niagara close with efficient scoring, but the Blackjacks edge into a 24-22 lead. The second quarter remains tight as both benches contribute—Cleveland stretches the floor and Cayo battles inside for the River Lions—but Ottawa's discipline and cohesion allow them to maintain a slim 47-43 halftime advantage. In the third, Niagara rallies behind Khalil and C. Hollis, briefly drawing level at 67-67 as the home crowd energizes, but Smart Javonte answers with consecutive baskets and deft passes, keeping Ottawa ahead 71-70 entering the final frame. The fourth quarter becomes a tug-of-war: Khalil refuses to let Niagara fade, matching Ottawa's runs, but Cleveland's physicality on the boards and Smart's poise in the clutch prove decisive. Ottawa holds off a late Niagara push, escaping with a 95-88 victory—a statement road win that reasserts their head-to-head edge and keeps them competitive in the Eastern Conference race.

Ottawa's superior scoring duo, 2-1 head-to-head edge, and higher offensive rating (92.2 vs 87.6) offset Niagara's home court. Both teams are streaky, but Ottawa's consistency in this series outweighs recent form volatility. Moderate confidence due to both teams' inconsistency.

Ottawa Blackjacks vs Niagara River Lions — povzetek tekme

Niagara River Lions je premagal Ottawa Blackjacks z 106-102 v tekmovanju CEBL dne July 26, 2026 v dvorani Meridian Centre.

Ottawa Blackjacks je ob polčasu vodil z 64-42, toda Niagara River Lions je zmago potrdil z razliko 4 točk.

Pred začetkom tekme je naš AI model napovedal zmago Ottawa Blackjacks z 95-88 — napoved je bila zgrešena. Napoved je predvidela 183 skupnih točk v primerjavi z dejansko doseženimi 208; celotna napoved po četrtinah za to tekmo je na tej strani na voljo brezplačno.

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Primerjava sezone

Blackjacks

STAT

Lions

9-12 Izkupiček 9-12

.429 PCT .429

3 Uvrstitev (Eastern Conference / Eastern Conference) 4

1943 Dosežene točke 1827

1956 Prejete točke 1889

21 Odigrane tekme 21

- Niz -

92.5 Točke na tekmo 87.0

93.1 Prejete točke na tekmo 90.0

Medsebojne tekme

Zadnjih 3 medsebojnih tekem

Jul 4, 2026

Blackjacks 86 - 77 Lions

Jun 28, 2026

Lions 69 - 92 Blackjacks

Maj 18, 2026

Lions 85 - 91 Blackjacks

Blackjacks Zadnje tekme

Jul 24 @ Alliance 85-96 L

Jul 22 vs Stars 113-106 L

Jul 18 @ Stars 102-89 W

Jul 12 vs Badgers 105-98 L

Jul 8 vs Alliance 77-104 W

Lions Zadnje tekme

Jul 24 @ Stars 75-82 L

Jul 18 vs Stingers 102-91 L

Jul 16 vs Badgers 90-99 W

Jul 14 @ Badgers 91-81 W

Jul 12 vs Alliance 87-90 W

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