For now, Utenos team looks better, although both of them still need to improve. In the previous game, Juventus was ahead by 20 points against Lietkabelis, but they let the lead slip away. Neptunas probably didn't have a chance against Žalgiris. The lineup of Juventus also looks more interesting, although Lithuania is probably better off with Neptunas. I think the odds are worth a try.
Even Parker himself cannot save ASVEL season with difficult offseason plans and a weak team composition. France is once again predicted to be a lower-ranked team in the standings. Their poor performance in the French Super Cup, even at home, does not give much hope for this club. Maccabi has a solid roster and plays fast and efficient basketball, which may not be favorable for ASVEL. On paper, Maccabi looks much stronger and is expected to have a successful start to the season.
The teams have already competed against each other in the Euroleague Super Cup, where Real won after overtime, but the teams also scored a total of 176 points in 40 minutes, so similar or even higher point totals can be expected, as was the case in the previous season, where the teams played very well against each other. Real, with their new strategy, is playing very effectively.
The Baskonia team at home is always very dangerous, and in this season their renewed team can win against anyone. The arrival of the Euroleague champions has already shown in the Super Cup that they can play very efficiently and will be able to adapt to the Baskonia style of play, which is known for its high scoring. The betting line appears to be tight, as in the past season and this season, the games between these teams have often been close. Both teams have a lot of talent in their offense and their style of play makes us expect a lot of points.
Another two productive national teams promoting football. Norway has already shown at the World Cup that it will be difficult for everyone to play against them and that three goals from them are possible against any team. The Danes missed out on the World Cup and although there is change in the team, this team is able to play well as shown by their only two steps lower FIFA ranking compared to Norway. Goals in both teams' nets are a common occurrence in their matches and it is known that the score of this year's match will be the same, so goals must be scored here.
Two football states, which often play against each other and the matches are always intense and goal-filled. Both teams have enough talent and abilities in the attack to easily score goals. The defense of both teams is equally strong, and the game is set up for goals, so it's worth expecting an exciting match in this game.
I am expecting a better game from Siauliai than in Gargzdai, where they made 22 mistakes and the pace didn't seem to be there, resulting in a loss. Against Songaila, they should continue to play an aggressive game, full of American players in the attack. Kabelis, on the other hand, didn't have a strong defensive team last season, and a high total should be easily achievable for Siauliai on the road. The new LKL rule regarding uninterrupted play should also contribute to higher total scores as the season progresses. With Songaila joining the team, Siauliai is showing improvement, while Lietkabelis seems to be regressing every season. They are bringing in Serbian players, but the team's overall project seems to be going nowhere.
I am awaiting a better game from Siauliai than in Gargzdai, where there were even 22 mistakes made, the pace in Siauliai did not seem to be any better and a defeat was experienced. Songailo's line-up should continue to be overloaded with American players. Kabelis, as seen in the previous season, did not appear to be a very defensive team, making it easy for opponents to reach high scores away in Siauliai. The new LKL rule for not interrupting the game for substitutions should definitely raise the scoring totals throughout the season.
The Abejos team played their first match unproductively and at a slow pace, although both teams had a very decent performance. The start of the season and the teams are still trying to find their footing and get into form, so it's hard to expect points from them, especially considering that almost all of the matches did not exceed this line. The match is quite important as Peru's team has not yet experienced LKLe. Seeing the teams' first match, it is difficult for Peru to meet this line, even on a better day, in the current situation for these teams.
In the first game against Gargzdai, Siauliai looked very poor and managed to miss 17 shots under the basket, even though Saulės Miestas had a lot of fouls. Now, the first official game at home will bring pressure and excitement, and the game of the Lietkabelis team does not give hope for high scoring. This team has not been able to improve their performance in the last 6 games of the previous season, so it is difficult to expect a change in this season, even though the rosters are different. Lietkabelis team tends to play sloppy and unproductive basketball, and is able to adapt their playing style, so I do not expect the game to be high-scoring for the Peru team.
Barca women's elite team is practically unbeatable, and their performance surprises even their opponents who do not strive to score at least a 5-goal difference. The difference between the teams is very significant and it will be obvious. Although the season has just begun, their loss to Paris in the Champions League and the 7-1 victory against Lyon in the French league speaks volumes about them. Barca will dominate the ball possession and scoring the first goal will give them a taste of blood, which should add to their usual victories.
The Lithuanian national team has assembled a very serious lineup for this national team window, with Gineitis, Kučys, Širvys, and other players who have been performing well at reputable clubs recently showing that our country knows how to play football. In the Nations League Group D, the Lithuanian national team will have every chance to demonstrate their high level of skill, with the first match against the underdog team of Liechtenstein, which must be won, and with such a lineup, a successful result with a period of goals handicaps can be expected. Tragic defense and a similar offense are the main characteristics of the Liechtenstein national team, and realistically, all European national teams have easily handled them, so this can also be expected from Lithuania, which is capable of playing successful football.
Even, it is difficult to imagine how Žalgiris could lose to Zvezda team even in an away game. It rarely happens, but on paper, Kaunas team is significantly better and the chances for Žalgiris seem much higher. However, Kaunas club still needs to play well and use their advantages better, but the team has played a lot of friendly games and will also have some period breaks in the LKL league when the Serbian club will not have official games. Zvezda, who looked very weak in friendly matches, appears to be even weaker now, especially knowing that Lithuania has had many successful games against this Serbian club in the past. Therefore, I believe that Žalgiris will be even more determined and this should lead to a great start in the Euroleague. Last season, Žalgiris started with 3 victories, so we can expect a good start this season as well, considering that Kaunas has often shown their advantage by winning 7 out of the last 8 games.