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Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 08 Feb 2026
Tip-off: 15:00
Final 102-100
18-24 23-23 34-31 27-22
Position#5
Record8-8
FormWWWLL
Points / game81.2
Allowed / game84.2
vs
Position#8
Record6-12
FormLLLWW
Points / game85.3
Allowed / game87.3
United KingdomSLB· Mattioli Arena
Other2025-26
Meetings · Leicester Riders v Newcastle Eagles
27 Dec 2026
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Leicester Riders winWon
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Newcastle Eagles winLost
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Leicester RidersUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRiders
Date
Competition
London Lions
#1
L
70-82
70
82
-12
57avg 76
A02/11
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
85-79
85
79
+6
84avg 76
H21/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#2
W
89-88
89
88
+1
90avg 76
A07/12
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#8
L
85-98
85
98
-13
78avg 76
A19/12
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
75-83
75
83
-8
59avg 76
H27/12
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#6
W
85-73
85
73
+12
83avg 76
H30/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#3
W
102-95
102
95
+7
103avg 76
H11/01
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#6
W
84-79
84
79
+5
no box
A18/01
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#4
L
94-102
94
102
-8
90avg 76
H23/01
SLB Cup
Surrey 89ers
#7
L
80-89
80
89
-9
71avg 76
H30/01
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-21
17-24
6-20
27-17
25-24
24-19
13-16
23-20
19-20
28-24
17-23
25-21
21-30
24-25
18-10
22-33
19-21
19-19
15-22
22-21
26-15
20-17
21-16
18-25
27-23
26-30
24-25
25-17
19-22
22-17
25-23
18-17
34-16
23-24
19-30
18-32
22-19
17-26
20-14
21-30
171.7Avg total
84.9Scored
86.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (16)81.284.2165.4-2.950%
Season at home (9)83.384.6167.9-1.256%
Season away (7)78.683.7162.3-5.143%
Last 10 (10)84.986.8171.7-1.950%
Last 5 (5)89.087.6176.6+1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)80.087.5167.5-7.538%
vs Similar ◀ (8)81.983.1165.0-1.250%
vs Weaker (13)91.881.5173.3+10.485%
This opponent (Newcastle Eagles) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Newcastle EaglesUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormEagles
Date
Competition
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
79-87
79
87
-8
63avg 72
H28/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#7
W
88-82
88
82
+6
84avg 72
A30/12
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
50-76
50
76
-26
32avg 72
H09/01
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#2
L
98-101
98
101
-3
83avg 72
A11/01
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#6
L
83-85 OT
83
85
-2
no box
H16/01
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#3
L
98-102
98
102
-4
no box
A18/01
SLB
Rigas Zelli
#11
L
88-96
88
96
-8
80avg 72
A21/01
ENBL
London Lions
#1
L
68-94
68
94
-26
55avg 72
H23/01
SLB Cup
Dubrava
#13
W
82-77
82
77
+5
62avg 72
H27/01
ENBL
Olomoucko
#16
W
128-68
128
68
+60
127avg 72
H06/02
ENBL
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-21
12-22
15-23
31-21
25-17
15-25
17-16
31-24
10-18
16-23
11-22
13-13
17-26
23-28
24-24
34-23
20-25
17-23
23-8
12-16
30-32
15-26
28-24
25-20
16-21
19-20
23-18
30-37
16-26
17-23
23-26
12-19
26-26
10-20
20-19
26-12
23-18
32-15
37-15
36-20
173.0Avg total
86.2Scored
86.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (18)85.387.3172.6-2.133%
Season at home (9)82.884.4167.2-1.733%
Season away (9)87.890.2178.0-2.433%
Last 10 (10)86.286.8173.0-0.630%
Last 5 (5)92.887.4180.2+5.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)77.287.5164.8-10.225%
vs Similar ◀ (13)86.286.6172.8-0.438%
vs Weaker (4)101.888.5190.2+13.250%
This opponent (Leicester Riders) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.1+2.1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: -4.9-4.9Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: +2.6+2.6Q4Q4: -1.4-1.4Q4: +4.5+4.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.1+2.1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: -4.9-4.9Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: +2.6+2.6Q4Q4: -1.4-1.4Q4: +4.5+4.5
Leicester RidersNewcastle Eagles
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Leicester RidersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
London Lions
#1
L
37-45
37
45
-8
A02/11
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
49-43
49
43
+6
H21/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#2
W
47-44
47
44
+3
A07/12
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#8
L
45-55
45
55
-10
A19/12
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
38-40
38
40
-2
H27/12
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#6
W
46-32
46
32
+14
H30/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#3
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H11/01
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#6
W
41-39
41
39
+2
A18/01
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#4
W
57-40
57
40
+17
H23/01
SLB Cup
Surrey 89ers
#7
L
39-45
39
45
-6
H30/01
SLB
88.8Avg total
45.2Scored
43.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)43.642.486.0+1.150%-
Last 30 at home (17)45.841.687.4+4.253%-
Last 30 away (13)40.643.584.2-2.946%-
Last 10 (10)45.243.688.8+1.650%-
Last 5 (5)47.241.889.0+5.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)41.245.686.9-4.438%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)44.142.886.9+1.462%-
vs Weaker (13)43.640.584.1+3.246%-
This opponent (Newcastle Eagles) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Newcastle EaglesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
33-43
33
43
-10
H28/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#7
L
40-42
40
42
-2
A30/12
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
26-41
26
41
-15
H09/01
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#2
L
40-54
40
54
-14
A11/01
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#6
L
37-48
37
48
-11
H16/01
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#3
L
45-58
45
58
-13
A18/01
SLB
Rigas Zelli
#11
L
35-41
35
41
-6
A21/01
ENBL
London Lions
#1
L
33-49
33
49
-16
H23/01
SLB Cup
Dubrava
#13
L
36-46
36
46
-10
H27/01
ENBL
Olomoucko
#16
W
55-33
55
33
+22
H06/02
ENBL
83.5Avg total
38.0Scored
45.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)40.745.586.2-4.827%-
Last 30 at home (15)40.842.283.0-1.440%-
Last 30 away (15)40.648.889.4-8.213%-
Last 10 (10)38.045.583.5-7.510%-
Last 5 (5)40.845.486.2-4.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)39.344.884.2-5.517%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)42.445.688.0-3.238%-
vs Weaker (4)41.246.287.5-5.025%-
This opponent (Leicester Riders) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Leicester Riderstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Leicester Riders: 86.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.4 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.2 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.7 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.819.7
50.8%
52.6%39.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.710.4
39.0%
34.8%31.2
🏀 Free throws20.415.7
77.0%
72.0%15.7
They take 65.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Newcastle Eaglestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Newcastle Eagles: 85.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀41%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers35.4 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.7 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers34.517.7
51.3%
52.6%35.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.911.7
35.6%
34.8%35.1
🏀 Free throws19.715.2
77.2%
72.0%15.2
They take 67.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Feb 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Leicester Riders
LLWWWLLWWL
Newcastle Eagles
WWLLLLLLWL
#5
League position
#8
-1.9
Net rating
-0.2
107.4
Offensive rating
101.5
109.2
Defensive rating
101.8
53.9%
Effective FG%
52.3%
56.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.5%
17.6%
Turnover %
13.7%
31.2%
Off. rebound %
19.2%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.29
39.0%
3-point %
35.6%
62.8%
Assist %
58.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence107.4 · 101.5Defence109.2 · 101.8Shooting53.9% · 52.3%3-point %39.0% · 35.6%Ball care17.6% · 13.7%Off. rebounds31.2% · 19.2%Free throws0.31 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)50% · 30%
■ Leicester Riders   ■ Newcastle Eagles
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
30/01/26HSurrey 89ers80-89
23/01/26HSurrey 89ers94-102
18/01/26ABristol Flyers84-79
11/01/26HManchester Basketball102-95
30/12/25HBristol Flyers85-73
27/12/25HLondon Lions75-83
19/12/25ANewcastle Eagles85-98
07/12/25ACheshire Phoenix89-88
21/11/25HCaledonia Gladiators85-79
02/11/25ALondon Lions70-82
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/26HOlomoucko128-68
27/01/26HDubrava82-77
23/01/26HLondon Lions68-94
21/01/26ARigas Zelli88-96
18/01/26AManchester Basketball98-102
16/01/26HBristol Flyers83-85 OT
11/01/26ACheshire Phoenix98-101
09/01/26HLondon Lions50-76
30/12/25ASurrey 89ers88-82
28/12/25HCaledonia Gladiators79-87

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Leicester Riders
SLB 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL50%
HomeWLWWL56%
AwayWLWLW43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1697
Win %50%56%43%
Points / game81.283.378.6
Allowed / game84.284.683.7
Point differential-2.9-1.2-5.1
Avg total165.4167.9162.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%22%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (5)100% (1)75% (4)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Newcastle Eagles
SLB 2025-26
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL33%
HomeWWLLL33%
AwayLWWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1899
Win %33%33%33%
Points / game85.382.887.8
Allowed / game87.384.490.2
Point differential-2.1-1.7-2.4
Avg total172.6167.2178.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%22%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won22% (9)20% (5)25% (4)
Overtime %11%11%11%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 London Lions1613381%81.673.2+8.4
2 Cheshire Phoenix2112957%95.189.7+5.4
3 Manchester Basketball1810856%87.888.9-1.1
4 Bristol Flyers2011955%81.480.1+1.3
5 Surrey 89ers1910953%86.186.7-0.6
6 Sheffield Sharks189950%83.483.2+0.2
7 Leicester Riders168850%81.284.2-2.9
8 Newcastle Eagles1861233%85.387.3-2.1
9 Caledonia Gladiators1831517%79.288.2-9.0
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Leicester Riders18233427102
Newcastle Eagles24233122100
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