GUADALAJARA (Interstat) — The Mexican LNBP matchup between Diablos Rojos and Jal. Astros is set for Sunday at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho in Guadalajara, Mexico. Diablos Rojos will be the visiting team, and Jal. Astros will be the home team.

Diablos Rojos enter with a 7-9 record. Jal. Astros are 8-7. The teams met in their most recent head-to-head game, and Diablos Rojos came away with a 101-77 win. That result marked the latest action for both clubs.

Yoanki Mensia is a player to watch for Diablos Rojos. He finished that meeting with 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes. Rigoberto Mendoza added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Diablos Rojos, while J. Slaughter A scored 15 points. Mensia’s play around the basket and ability to create for teammates will be important for the visitors as they look to build on the win.

Santiago Scala is a player to watch for Jal. Astros. He posted 15 points, three rebounds and eight assists in 25 minutes in the most recent matchup. Angel Nunez scored 14 points, and D. Scott added 15 points for Jal. Astros. Scala’s scoring and playmaking will be central for the home team as it tries to rebound from the loss.

Diablos Rojos have shown some scoring balance in recent games, with Mensia, Mendoza and Slaughter among the top producers. Jal. Astros have leaned on Scala, Nunez and Scott for offense. The home team will need to improve its defense after allowing 101 points in the last meeting, while Diablos Rojos will try to carry over the offensive rhythm from that win.

Diablos Rojos’ recent results include wins over Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Leon and Gambusinos, as well as losses to Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Leon, Lobos Plateados and Gambusinos. Jal. Astros have recent wins against Soles, Irapuato, Cancun El Calor and San Luis Potosi, with recent losses to Soles, Cancun El Calor and Zacatecas. Diablos Rojos’ most recent win came after a road split with Zacatecas and a home split with San Luis Potosi. Jal. Astros’ most recent loss came after a home split with Soles and a road sweep of Irapuato.

The game is part of the LNBP schedule. After this game, Diablos Rojos are scheduled to face Soles on the road and then Aguascalientes. Jal. Astros are set to host Fuerza Regia and Gambusinos in upcoming home games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Jal. Astros 46, Diablos Rojos 45. Interstat’s ELO system gives Jal. Astros a 72.2 percent probability to win.