Barangay Ginebra vs Bolts Prediction & Betting Tips - PBA, Governors Cup

Prediction published on 16/04/2022, 16:27  by Joseph King | Modified on 16/04/2022 at 23:27 in Basketball Predictions

A crucial game five awaits on Easter Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup finals as Barangay Ginebra and Meralco Bolts fight it out for a 3-2 series advantage in this best of seven series. The winner of this game will be only one win away from lifting the trophy, for Ginebra it would mean a stunning fourth title in the competitions last five editions and for the Bolts, their first Governors’ Cup title and finally overcoming the team that had bested them in their previous three finals appearances. Game four finished 95-84 in favor of the defending champion Gin Kings, marking the second time they have battled back from a series deficit after dropping games one and three. Meralco must certainly be feeling the pressure heading into game five, as falling behind and facing elimination against a team as experienced as Ginebra would be an extremely difficult position to get out of. 

Ginebra were able to welcome back big man Japeth Aguilar last game after the 35-year-old missed the first three games of the series due to injury. The 2019 finals MVP saw limited minutes in his return but with three days rest leading up to this game, Ginebra will be hoping he can play a bigger part in a pivotal game five. Aguilar’s presence inside would be a massive addition with his ability to challenge at the rim and alter shots. The 6’9 Filipino finished tied for fourth in the most blocks per game this season with 1.2. With the addition of Aguilar and the recently crowned Best Import award winner Justin Brownlee’s continued superb play, Ginebra look to be in a very strong position as they look to take a stranglehold on this series.