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Sheffield Sharks vs London Lions Prediction & Stats

Date: Fri 20 Nov 2026
Tip-off: 19:30
Projected 77-82
Projected total 159.5
Scheduled
Position#5
Record4-4
FormLLWWL
Points / game81.8
Allowed / game81.4
Sheffield Sharks
United Kingdom
Vs
33%
67%
■ SHEF 33%■ LLI 67%
Pythia win probability
Form · last 5 games
3.0/10
🧊 Cold
4.6/10
Around normal
London Lions
United Kingdom
Position#1
Record9-1
FormWLLWW
Points / game81.4
Allowed / game75.9
United KingdomSLB· Canon Medical Arena
Other2026-27
Meetings · Sheffield Sharks v London Lions
04 Apr 2027
SHEF v LLI
upcoming
20 Nov 2026
SHEF v LLI
upcoming
07 Mar 2026
SHEF79
LLI73
18 Jan 2026
SHEF83
LLI92
27 Apr 2025
SHEF90
LLI82
18 Apr 2025
SHEF60
LLI77
11 Feb 2024
SHEF79
LLI89
20 Oct 2023
SHEF76
LLI92
28 Oct 2022
SHEF87
LLI81
23 Sep 2022
SHEF73
LLI86
15 Apr 2022
SHEF78
LLI71
30 Apr 2021
SHEF68
LLI80
28 Feb 2021
SHEF83
LLI72
06 Nov 2020
SHEF70
LLI61
19 Jan 2020
SHEF86
LLI91
05 Oct 2018
SHEF73
LLI80
07 Apr 2018
SHEF80
LLI81
27 Oct 2017
SHEF83
LLI73
28 Oct 2016
SHEF101
LLI86
22 Apr 2016
SHEF94
LLI70
11 Mar 2016
SHEF73
LLI63
18 Dec 2015
SHEF69
LLI66
08 Feb 2015
SHEF80
LLI83
31 Jan 2014
SHEF96
LLI93
27 Dec 2013
SHEF81
LLI70
01 Nov 2013
SHEF90
LLI63
16 Mar 2013
SHEF79
LLI63
24 Feb 2012
SHEF110
LLI87
16 Dec 2011
SHEF85
LLI66
22 Mar 2011
SHEF98
LLI86
Sections
Game preview & prediction

Sheffield Sharks host London Lions on 20 November 2026 in the SLB, with the Lions the clear favourite as the model assigns them a 67% chance of victory against the Sharks' 33% probability; the projected score is 77-82 and the total 159.5 points. Sheffield's eight-game season record stands at 4-4, scoring 81.8 points per game while conceding 81.4, and they sit fifth in the league; at home they are 3-1, averaging 87.5 points and allowing 80.5, and their last five games yielded two wins and three losses, including a recent 86-84 home win over Cheshire Phoenix and a 68-81 away loss to Liverpool. London Lions are 9-1 across ten games, with 81.4 points scored and 75.9 points allowed, topping the standings; on the road they are undefeated 2-0, averaging 83.5 points and conceding 80.5, and their last five games contain three wins and two losses, highlighted by a 80-76 home win over Venezia and a 76-97 home defeat to Leicester Riders. In the ten meetings between the clubs, the Lions have won eight, most recently defeating Sheffield 85-76 on 30 October 2026, and the model projects the Lions to cover the spread with a 33% probability of doing so. The game is expected to finish in regulation, with a 5% chance of overtime.

Written by Pythia from this game's frozen forecast, the market's main lines and both teams' results.

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Sheffield Sharks win
32.6%fair 3.07
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
London Lions win
67.4%fair 1.48
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's frozen forecast of 11 Nov 07:36 UTC (Version 5). Implied = the consensus price with the bookmaker margin removed (Pinnacle first); edge = model probability minus implied.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Sheffield SharksUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSharks
Date
Competition
Leicester Riders
#5
W
81-78
81
78
+3
74avg 78
A01/05
SLB
Leicester Riders
#5
L
87-97
87
97
-10
78avg 78
H03/05
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
98-76
98
76
+22
97avg 78
H27/09
SLB
Leicester Riders
#10
W
85-75
85
75
+10
76avg 78
H11/10
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
79-87
79
87
-8
72avg 78
A16/10
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#2
L
81-87
81
87
-6
68avg 78
H18/10
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
76-85
76
85
-9
63avg 78
A30/10
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
81-76
81
76
+5
71avg 78
A01/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
W
86-84 OT
86
84
+2
no box
H08/11
SLB
Liverpool
#4
L
68-81
68
81
-13
no box
A15/11
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-18
24-23
10-22
20-15
15-20
20-27
21-29
31-21
23-17
19-14
29-22
27-23
30-22
13-19
19-21
23-13
4-18
20-32
21-20
34-17
24-19
27-25
12-27
18-16
31-15
14-30
15-15
16-25
20-21
24-25
20-7
17-23
15-28
24-9
15-24
21-14
14-19
24-18
19-19
11-25
164.8Avg total
82.2Scored
82.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)81.881.4163.1+0.450%
Season at home (4)87.580.5168.0+7.075%
Season away (4)76.082.2158.2-6.225%
Last 10 (10)82.282.6164.8-0.450%
Last 5 (5)78.482.6161.0-4.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)74.782.9157.6-8.129%
vs Similar (13)82.985.2168.2-2.346%
vs Weaker (9)89.881.1170.9+8.756%
This opponent (London Lions) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
London LionsUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormLions
Date
Competition
Frankfurt
#22
L
76-81
76
81
-5
67avg 78
H15/10
Eurocup
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
W
87-83
87
83
+4
80avg 78
A18/10
SLB
Cluj-Napoca
#29
W
89-72
89
72
+17
79avg 78
A21/10
Eurocup
Bristol Flyers
#3
W
82-76
82
76
+6
85avg 78
H24/10
SLB
Turk Telekom
#16
W
79-61
79
61
+18
72avg 78
H28/10
Eurocup
Sheffield Sharks
#5
W
85-76
85
76
+9
88avg 78
H30/10
SLB
Maxima Roma
#11
L
84-86 OT
84
86
-2
no box
A04/11
Eurocup
Leicester Riders
#10
L
76-97
76
97
-21
no box
H06/11
SLB
Venezia
#14
W
80-76
80
76
+4
no box
H10/11
Eurocup
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
80-77
80
77
+3
no box
H13/11
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-21
18-24
22-18
18-18
18-17
27-18
21-27
21-21
21-22
19-15
24-18
25-17
17-8
20-20
24-17
21-31
20-16
19-23
20-12
20-10
15-31
30-14
15-15
25-16
22-16
22-26
11-21
21-13
22-20
17-21
18-29
19-27
19-19
19-16
21-20
21-21
23-14
25-28
11-22
21-13
160.3Avg total
81.8Scored
78.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (10)81.475.9157.3+5.590%
Season at home (8)80.974.8155.6+6.188%
Season away (2)83.580.5164.0+3.0100%
Last 10 (10)81.878.5160.3+3.370%
Last 5 (5)81.082.4163.4-1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)86.576.5163.0+10.0100%
vs Similar (2)82.081.0163.0+1.050%
vs Weaker ◀ (26)84.073.5157.5+10.585%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Over/Under 164
Over 164
38.2%
Under 164
61.8%
Best 5 market prices
Over
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Under
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Over/Under 169
Over 169
27.3%
Under 169
72.7%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Over/Under 174
Over 174
18.3%
Under 174
81.7%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

📊 3. Team Totals

Sheffield Sharks total 81
Over 81
34.7%
Under 81
65.3%
Best 5 market prices
Over
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Under
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Sheffield Sharks total 85
Over 85
21.6%
Under 85
78.4%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Sheffield Sharks total 89
Over 89
12.2%
Under 89
87.8%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
London Lions total 80
Over 80
59.2%
Under 80
40.8%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
London Lions total 84
Over 84
43.0%
Under 84
57.0%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
London Lions total 88
Over 88
27.9%
Under 88
72.1%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

Spread Sheffield Sharks -3
SHEF -3
24.6%
LLI +3
75.4%
Best 5 market prices
SHEF
No market prices yet.
LLI
No market prices yet.
Spread Sheffield Sharks 0
SHEF 0
32.6%
LLI 0
67.4%
Best 5 market prices
SHEF
No market prices yet.
LLI
No market prices yet.
Spread Sheffield Sharks +3
SHEF +3
40.8%
LLI -3
59.2%
Best 5 market prices
SHEF
No market prices yet.
LLI
No market prices yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +2.5+2.5
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +2.5+2.5
Sheffield SharksLondon Lions
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.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Sheffield SharksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Leicester Riders
#5
W
51-41
51
41
+10
A01/05
SLB
Leicester Riders
#5
L
35-47
35
47
-12
H03/05
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
42-31
42
31
+11
H27/09
SLB
Leicester Riders
#10
W
43-41
43
41
+2
H11/10
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
24-50
24
50
-26
A16/10
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#2
W
51-44
51
44
+7
H18/10
SLB
London Lions
#1
D
45-45
45
45
+0
A30/10
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A01/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
W
39-37
39
37
+2
H08/11
SLB
Liverpool
#4
W
38-37
38
37
+1
A15/11
SLB
83.1Avg total
41.2Scored
41.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)41.643.685.2-1.943%-
Last 30 at home (16)43.242.685.8+0.650%-
Last 30 away (14)39.944.684.5-4.836%-
Last 10 (10)41.241.983.1-0.760%-
Last 5 (5)43.441.885.2+1.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)39.944.083.9-4.129%-
vs Similar (13)40.743.784.4-3.046%-
vs Weaker (9)42.741.384.0+1.356%-
This opponent (London Lions) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
London LionsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Frankfurt
#22
L
36-45
36
45
-9
H15/10
Eurocup
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
W
45-35
45
35
+10
A18/10
SLB
Cluj-Napoca
#29
W
40-37
40
37
+3
A21/10
Eurocup
Bristol Flyers
#3
W
37-28
37
28
+9
H24/10
SLB
Turk Telekom
#16
D
39-39
39
39
+0
H28/10
Eurocup
Sheffield Sharks
#5
D
45-45
45
45
+0
H30/10
SLB
Maxima Roma
#11
W
44-42
44
42
+2
A04/11
Eurocup
Leicester Riders
#10
L
39-41
39
41
-2
H06/11
SLB
Venezia
#14
W
38-35
38
35
+3
H10/11
Eurocup
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
48-42
48
42
+6
H13/11
SLB
80.0Avg total
41.1Scored
38.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)42.937.180.0+5.767%-
Last 30 at home (19)42.736.779.4+5.963%-
Last 30 away (11)43.237.881.0+5.473%-
Last 10 (10)41.138.980.0+2.260%-
Last 5 (5)42.841.083.8+1.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)41.541.082.5+0.550%-
vs Similar (2)41.038.579.5+2.5100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (26)43.136.779.8+6.465%-
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 82.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.6 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.2 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 83.1 points a game
49%
34%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.424.8
54.6%
50.9%49.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.16.4
30.3%
34.9%19.2
🏀 Free throws19.413.4
69.1%
70.8%13.4
They take 66.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
London Lionstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

London Lions: 80.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.2 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 83.1 points a game
49%
34%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.221.8
55.6%
50.9%43.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.97.4
32.3%
34.9%22.2
🏀 Free throws21.914.8
67.6%
70.8%14.8
They take 62.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Nov 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sheffield Sharks
LWWLLLWWLW
London Lions
WWLLWWWWWL
#5
League position
#1
-0.2
Net rating
+11.3
96.3
Offensive rating
96.9
96.5
Defensive rating
85.6
51.7%
Effective FG%
53.0%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
48.9%
13.1%
Turnover %
14.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.35
30.3%
3-point %
32.3%
55.1%
Assist %
67.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence96.3 · 96.9Defence96.5 · 85.6Shooting51.7% · 53.0%3-point %30.3% · 32.3%Ball care13.1% · 14.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.35Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Sheffield Sharks   ■ London Lions
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

Head-to-head record
2
Sheffield Sharks wins
8
London Lions wins
DateGameScore
30/10/26London Lions v Sheffield Sharks85-76
12/04/26London Lions v Sheffield Sharks81-60
25/03/26London Lions v Sheffield Sharks87-67
07/03/26Sheffield Sharks v London Lions79-73
18/01/26Sheffield Sharks v London Lions83-92
27/04/25Sheffield Sharks v London Lions90-82
18/04/25Sheffield Sharks v London Lions60-77
18/12/24London Lions v Sheffield Sharks80-77
01/11/24London Lions v Sheffield Sharks92-68
11/02/24Sheffield Sharks v London Lions79-89
Sheffield Sharkslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/11/26ALiverpool68-81
08/11/26HCheshire Phoenix86-84 OT
01/11/26ASurrey 89ers81-76
30/10/26ALondon Lions76-85
18/10/26HNewcastle Eagles81-87
16/10/26ACaledonia Gladiators79-87
11/10/26HLeicester Riders85-75
27/09/26HCaledonia Gladiators98-76
03/05/26HLeicester Riders87-97
01/05/26ALeicester Riders81-78
London Lionslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/11/26HSurrey 89ers80-77
10/11/26HVenezia80-76
06/11/26HLeicester Riders76-97
04/11/26AMaxima Roma84-86 OT
30/10/26HSheffield Sharks85-76
28/10/26HTurk Telekom79-61
24/10/26HBristol Flyers82-76
21/10/26ACluj-Napoca89-72
18/10/26ACheshire Phoenix87-83
15/10/26HFrankfurt76-81

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL50%
HomeWWLW75%
AwayLLWL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844
Win %50%75%25%
Points / game81.887.576.0
Allowed / game81.480.582.2
Point differential+0.4+7.0-6.2
Avg total163.1168.0158.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%50%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %12%25%0%
London Lions
SLB 2026-27
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW90%
HomeWWWLW88%
AwayWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1082
Win %90%88%100%
Points / game81.480.983.5
Allowed / game75.974.880.5
Point differential+5.5+6.1+3.0
Avg total157.3155.6164.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (4)100% (2)100% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Lions109190%81.475.9+5.5
2 Newcastle Eagles117464%85.175.2+9.9
3 Bristol Flyers116555%78.378.5-0.2
4 Liverpool105550%83.982.7+1.2
5 Sheffield Sharks84450%81.881.4+0.4
6 Manchester Basketball115645%81.583.5-1.9
7 Cheshire Phoenix104640%91.594.4-2.9
8 Surrey 89ers83538%78.981.6-2.8
9 Caledonia Gladiators83538%83.492.8-9.4
10 Leicester Riders92722%85.088.3-3.3
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 -).
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