Basketball

Both teams are not shining, but lately it seems like the other team is performing better. The biggest advantage today is the centers, as Efes was left with only one true center when Jones and 4/5 of the big men left. In my opinion, this could become a problem for the Efes team.

Too many elite scorers on both teams could result in the end of this game as an under (in my opinion). Efes has been showing good form from the beginning, while Fene has been in good form recently + Wilbekin's return has greatly helped. I am expecting a tough match and I believe both teams will score 80+.

Two quick and running teams, but Paris doesn't play as well on the road as they do at home, so it's not necessary to expect a lot of points from them, the same goes for Hifi who will not surprise anyone by losing 15 points. Partizan has reduced its roster, so some of the role players will have to play and they shouldn't increase the productivity. If they can't run away in the games, players like Brown and Bonga will practically have no substitutions, they shouldn't lose their heads.

While Brisbane may not be as talented on offense as Melbourne, they will have to push themselves to keep up with the fast pace of the game, as relying on defense alone will not bring success. I believe there is a lot of potential for a high points total, as there is a lot of physical play and therefore a good amount of free throws. At the same time, Melbourne's defense is not the sharpest tool, so the Bullets should have no trouble finding gaps in their side.

Although Rytas has not yet scored one hundred points this season, I believe it is about time. Lately, their game has been gradually improving and it seems that Walker is not as dominant. We are still waiting for him to have a good game, but it is evident that the coach has started to make adjustments in certain situations. Knowing how chaotic of a player he is, he can have a calm day with 5 3-pointers and an over. Considering that he had a 40% average on the team, I think it is just a matter of time before he unlocks his full potential. Šiauliai plays the same type of basketball as Rytas, and defense does not exist on this team, so it is advantageous for Rytas to run and play basketball, as they have much more talent than Šiauliai. Therefore, I will bet on the first half over and the overall over.

Statistically, Rytas always plays better in the first half than the second, so I would say their strength remains significant and will continue to do so, especially with Harding's return. I believe his accurate shooting will increase, although I don't expect too much from him today. His mastery certainly stands out from other players.

Virtusas is currently quite surprising, with complete domination against Pao in the last games. Of course, the team is fluctuating, but I believe it won't be easy for Zalgiris. The game against Barsa with 3PTs was lucky, but against more intense defense, what usually happens to Zalgiris and similar things, I believe will also happen with Virtusas. We will have a tense defensive game and everyone can expect an unexpected loss or a win in the last seconds.