Guangzhou Loong Lions are slightly favored to win this CBA matchup, with most recent Asian sportsbooks pricing them around 1.65 on the moneyline versus Tianjin Pioneers at about 2.20, reflecting Guangzhou’s stronger home form and deeper rotation over the past month. Their higher average scoring margin and better defensive efficiency at home give them an edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The game between Guangzhou Loong Lions and Tianjin Pioneers is scheduled to start at 11:35 AM China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) on January 12, 2026, aligning with the standard CBA daytime tip-off window. This local tip time is designed to maximize viewership across major Chinese cities.

The match will be played in Guangzhou, China, with Guangzhou Loong Lions hosting Tianjin Pioneers in their regular CBA home arena, an indoor basketball venue typically configured for over 10,000 spectators. The stadium features modern hardwood, professional lighting, and broadcast-ready facilities suited for top-tier Chinese basketball.

Based on recent form and market odds, Guangzhou Loong Lions are projected to win, with indicative prices of 1.65 for Guangzhou and 2.20 for Tianjin suggesting an implied win probability in the low 60 percent range for the hosts. Bettors are also seeing value in Guangzhou -4.5 on the handicap line, as Tianjin has struggled defensively on the road in recent outings.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the past two CBA seasons, Guangzhou Loong Lions have held a narrow edge over Tianjin Pioneers, winning the majority of games while both teams have often combined for high total scores above 200 points. Guangzhou has typically performed better at home in this series, while Tianjin’s wins have mostly come on their own court.