New Zealand vs Hong Kong prediction and betting tips on February 25, 2024

In the qualification tournament for the Asia Cup in basketball, there will be a match between the national teams of New Zealand and Hong Kong. The game will take place in Auckland on Sunday, February 25th. The game is scheduled to start at 04:30 Central European Time.

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New Zealand

New Zealand had an excellent start in the qualification cycle for the Asia Cup. The team predictably did not leave any chances for the weaker Chinese Taipei team in the first-round match.

The main role in the victory with a score of 89-69 was played by the guard Ethan Rusbatch, who scored 26 points in 33 minutes on the court.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong participated in the Asian Games last year, where they managed to advance past the group stage and reach the round of 16. However, they faced a heavy defeat against Saudi Arabia in the match.

In the qualification for the upcoming Asia Cup, Hong Kong is unlikely to create a sensation. The team suffered another crushing defeat in the first-round match against the Philippines. In the next game against New Zealand, Hong Kong is also unlikely to achieve anything.

Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history

• New Zealand has scored at least 88 points in each of their last three matches.
• Hong Kong has lost their last three matches, each time by a margin of more than 20 points.
• Both meetings between these opponents ended in a total demolition of Hong Kong.

New Zealand vs Hong Kong Prediction

The hosts should confidently and easily win this game. In the two previous matches between these opponents, New Zealand dominated with a margin of 59 points each time. I believe something similar will happen this time as well. I bet on the individual total points of the hosts being over 117.5.