Bet on Beijing Royal Fighters vs Fujian Sturgeons on Basketball

Beijing Royal Fighters are likely to be slight favorites against Fujian Sturgeons based on their generally stronger recent CBA standings and deeper rotation, even though their last recorded game ended in a 110–103 loss to Tianjin Pioneers. With no official market yet posted for this specific fixture, a realistic projection would place Beijing around 1.70 and Fujian around 2.10 on the moneyline, reflecting modest but clear favoritism in line with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Beijing Royal Fighters and Fujian Sturgeons is scheduled to start at 11:35 AM on January 12, 2026, which corresponds to 7:35 PM China Standard Time (GMT+8). Bettors and viewers in Europe should note this is 11:35 AM UTC, making it an afternoon tip-off in many European time zones.

This CBA clash is expected to be played in China at the home arena of the designated host club, most commonly a metropolitan indoor basketball venue with capacity in the 5,000–15,000 range and modern facilities including hardwood FIBA-standard courts and courtside LED advertising. Beijing Royal Fighters’ recent fixtures have typically been hosted in multi-purpose arenas with strong local support, which can provide a slight home-court edge through crowd intensity and familiarity with shooting sightlines.

Given Beijing Royal Fighters’ stronger roster balance and their tendency to perform better at home despite a recent 110–103 setback to Tianjin, a reasonable prediction is a narrow Beijing win by 5–8 points. An analytical odds view would make Beijing around 1.70 on the moneyline and Fujian about 2.10–2.20, with an expected total points line in the 185.5–191.5 range based on both teams’ up-tempo CBA style.

Historically, Beijing Royal Fighters and Fujian Sturgeons have produced relatively high-scoring encounters, with neither side completely dominating the head-to-head but Beijing usually edging the series over the last few seasons. In recent years Beijing have tended to secure more wins at home while Fujian’s better results have come on their own court, suggesting that this matchup often hinges on venue and late-game execution rather than blowout margins.