01.03.2024 19:00
BC Zalgiris:
Basic Stats: BC Zalgiris is a team that stands out for its solid offensive productivity, averaging 82.4 points per game. They have a good .491 field goal percentage, with a distinct edge in rebounding, both offensively (30.5% ORB) and defensively (69.9% DRB). This indicates a good balance between offense and defense.
Offensive Rating: Offensive rebounding is their forte, while an OFR of 117.5 shows high efficiency in scoring on offense. Despite the good efficiency, the efficiency difference to opponents (eDiff) is slightly lower (8.4), suggesting that opponents are also able to effectively respond to their offensive play.
Defensive rating: In the defensive segment, Zalgiris faces a challenge, especially in rebounding, where opponents achieve better results (51% TRB). However, they have a solid defensive rating (DRtg) of 109.1, which indicates their ability to stop opposing teams.
Advanced Stats: Zalgiris shows shooting efficiency with a high True Shooting Percentage (TS%) of .605. They also tend to favor a faster pace of play with a Pace value of 69.9.
BC Olympiacos Piraeus:
Basic Stats: Olympiacos also stands out with similar offensive production (81.2 PPG) to Zalgiris. They have a slightly lower field goal percentage (.485), but are extremely strong on the offensive rebound (31.7% ORB), which can be the key to winning second chances.
Offensive rating: Olympiacos displays a high offensive efficiency (ORtg 117.7) and an impressive efficiency difference to opponents (eDiff 12.7). This indicates their ability to score points while limiting opposing teams.
Defensive rating: In defensive aspects, Olympiacos dominates with excellent defensive rebounding (73.6% DRB) and low number of points conceded (DRtg 105). That suggests their ability to limit their opponents from scoring.
Advanced stats: Olympiacos excels at creating play with a high assist percentage (AST% 70.3), while their steals per game (STL%) is slightly lower than Zalgiris.
Mutual meetings:
In the previous meetings, Olympiacos had the upper hand, defeating Zalgiris with scores of 89:72 and 75:72. These results can affect the psychological aspect of the match.
Player absences:
Zalgiris will be without Geidraitis, while Olympiacos will not be able to count on Williams-Goss, Mitrou-Long, Milutinov, Laurentzakis and Abosi. These absences can affect the tactics and performance of both teams.
Betting suggestion:
Based on the analysis of statistical data and mutual meetings, the prediction for the number of points scored in this match is “less than 155.5”. Both teams are expected to show solid defense, and the absence of key players in the Olympiacos squad may affect their offensive production.
Betting suggestion:
155.5-
Quota 1.85
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