Monaco - Baskonia

The teams met a week before the Euroleague Supercup, where after overtime Real celebrated a 98-95 victory despite leading the game throughout. A total of 193 points were scored, with 176 in the main time period, which also exceeds the current total. The scorers for both teams were phenomenal, even eye-catching. When it comes to pace, there is no better person in Euroleague than P.Martinez, who has proven it over the past season with Valencia. Another huge advantage is that both teams have played two serious games before the Euroleague season, which will greatly benefit their physical form.

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.

Nigel Williams-Goss, the main team's point guard, has players like Valančiūnas, Tubelis, Carsen Edwards, and Sterling Brown on his side. With such teammates, I don't see any other result than at least 7 points per game this season – not just 5.5. So I'm expecting at least 3 three-pointers per game. I don't take the average of 7 points per game in the LKL seriously, as it was only over 2 matches and 17 minutes.

I think it's an easy bet for Jonas to score 12.5 points over. No one can stop such a monster – we have a high shooting percentage of about 80%, with most of our points coming from inside the paint and 15 points being scored easily.

C. Edwards, who averaged 17 points last season, is the main offensive weapon for Žalgiris. The last two LKL games were not great, but his 13 made 3-pointers and 8 field goals with only a 28% accuracy show that this player has been given the green light. We saw with the Paris team how this player can play well and successfully, especially when it comes to being a leader and making crucial shots. So in Euroleague, it is expected that he will perform well, especially when he is given more minutes than in the LKL. Edwards is not afraid to take shots and lead the team, which makes it easy for him to score, especially when Žalgiris plays a fast-paced game with Mačiulis. Therefore, we can expect a significant number of points from Žalgiris' leader.

Middle with bets on 9.5 total

Middle with a 7 but 12.5 total

Žalgiris has gathered a truly talented and highly offensive team this year. Many people talk about how we will play with JV or how Edwards can shoot, but the key figure remains Tubelis. After a very good season and even better performances in the national team, Žalgiris is definitely a cornerstone player, and I believe he will get at least 25 minutes of playing time and score 11 points, which is not a big challenge for him.

Maybe Zalgiris basketball is not the most beautiful at the moment, but still the core is not small, Lithuania, the team seems to have come together in unity, and the game is gradually improving. With Zvezda changing their coach, it seems that it may take some time for the team to find their own game, as seen in the match with Aris where both the defense and careless mistakes were evident. In Euroleague, especially with the current roster, Zalgiris is vulnerable to quick attacks. It's a 50/50 game, so just take the coefficient. The pace against Navarro for Zvezda should also increase. Zalgiris' offense is solid.

Maybe Zalgiris basketball is not the most beautiful at the moment, but the core is still strong Lithuania, the team seems to be settling in well, and the game is gradually improving. With Zvezda changing coaches, it seems that it will take some time for the team to find their own game, I had to see the game against Aris and the impression was not only good defense but also silly mistakes, and in Euroleague, especially Zalgiris with their current composition, they will be punished in fast breaks. It's a 50/50 game so just take the coefficient. The pace against Navarro at Zvezda should also increase. Zalgiris' offense is solid.

The green team knows how to play against the challengers, the atmosphere will be hot, but it will only make it more enjoyable for professionals and improve their concentration. The star team, with many individualists and a coach from another planet, has not yet managed to achieve everything, so it will be difficult to control the team. The bright green results in the competition should only continue to grow.

It begins. This is what everyone has been waiting for. New average points ~17. Powerful engine Zvezdoj. Receives ~27 minutes. Everything is focused on gathering points and the ball revolves around him. A good, aggressive player who knows how to drive to the basket. Over the past season, scored over 60%+ in all games. Against ZAL Belgrade, he broke through their green defense - scoring 24 points. Makes a lot of shots, many 3-pointers. One of the main weapons today against Zalgiris.

It begins. It is what everyone has been waiting for. Nwora averages around 17 points per game. He has a powerful engine in Zvezdoj. He gets around 27 minutes of play time. Everything revolves around him, collecting points and the ball. He is a good, aggressive player who knows how to handle the ball. Last season he had a shooting percentage of over 60% in all games. Against ZAL Belgrade, he scored 24 points, breaking through their green defense. He has a lot of shots and 3-pointers. He is one of the main weapons against Zalgiris today. In the last season, he averaged around 1.8 turnovers per game.

It's starting. It's the long-awaited beginning. Avg. pts ~17. Powerful engine Zvezda. Gets ~27 min.
Everything is about collecting points and the ball is spinning around it. A good, aggressive, and skilled player at handling the ball.
Over the past 60%+ in all games. VS ZAL Belgrade broke through the green defense - 24 pts.
Makes a lot of shots, a lot of 3PT.
One of the main weapons today against Zalgiris.
In the previous season, ~1.8 turnovers per game.

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.

I do not agree that Barca is the favorite here, but I will take the safer option that Barca will win the game with a buzzer shot. I look at Barca's roster and I see a complete disaster... Questioning how good Robinson is, a headless Punter, a very poor front line... Meanwhile, looking at Efes, I see a lot of potential not only to win here, but also to return to the Top 8. James, Loyd, Saric, PJ Dozier, K. Jones, Malcolm - all proven in Euroleague + very solid newcomers Russell with an amazing season at Cluj club 16.2ppg, Yusta with a great season for Zaragoza 15.7ppg, and of course coach Laso who knows how to peel Barca like an orange. Of course, we should not forget to mention Barca's coach Sekulic, who in my opinion is not at the Euroleague level.

After a very successful season, Anadolu from Peru has once again updated their team. M.James and Strazelis joined the team as defenders. Dario Šarič, who was brought over from the NBA, looks very strong in the preliminary games. The center line-up has also changed a bit, and Cordinier and Dozier will provide stability. Barcelona seems to have weakened a bit with the departure of Shengelia and Clyburn, and they have invited Nebo, who had a shaky start, but the team was originally under the project of Pascual, who has not yet made his debut, so the project for Barca seems to be about nothing, in my opinion.

Despite James' GTD, Fenerbahce has an experienced and deep roster, with Russell's potential being high. If Maikis is replaced, it is proven in the preseason. Laso has various weapons, even with existing injuries, and against Barca, Madrid has extra motivation. Barca's lineup is comedic, with not much quality added, and only Eurocup-level material brought in, with a coach signed in out of desperation. I do not believe in this mess.