LiontipsOlympiacos vs Zalgiris: EuroLeague Match Prediction and Betting Odds
Command Analysis
Current Form
Olympiacos began their EuroLeague campaign with a loss, falling to Fenerbahce 71-82 in the opening round. Expectations were high for Aleksandar Vezenkov during this match, but he managed to score only 11 points and did not meet the team's hopes.
However, Olympiacos bounced back from that defeat last weekend, dominating Lavrio on the road with a decisive 93-75 victory.
Injuries and Suspensions
Evan, Fall, and Milutinov will be unavailable to play.
Betting Insights
The loss to Fenerbahce remains the only setback for the Greeks this season. In their other matches, Olympiacos has performed significantly better, even capturing the Greek Super Cup.
Projected Lineup: Wright - Williams-Goss, Dorsey - Fournier, Vezenkov
Current Form
In the opening round, Zalgiris pulled off an upset by defeating Barcelona at home. The game ended with a score of 74-67. The standout player for the Lithuanians was Sylvain Francisco, who recorded 19 points and 4 rebounds.
However, Zalgiris faced a setback in their domestic league, losing to Rytas 88-91.
Injuries and Suspensions
Zalgiris currently has no roster issues.
Interesting Betting Facts
Zalgiris has not won in Piraeus since 2020, suffering four losses to the Greeks during this period.
Projected Lineup: Birutis – Gedraitis, Wallace – Brazdeikis, Butkevicius
Trends
Bet 1st Quarter: Win for Žalgiris
In 2 of the last 3 games, the Lithuanians won the opening quarter
2.05Bet 1st Quarter: Total Under 40.5 Points
In 2 of the last 3 games of Žalgiris, over 40 points were scored in the opening quarter
1.75Tip and bets
Zalgiris showcased impressive performance against Barcelona. Now, the Lithuanian team faces another opponent who is not stronger than the Catalans. They can compete with Olympiacos and look for victory. Even if they don't win, they have the potential to challenge the favorites.
Our prediction is Zalgiris with a spread of (+9.5) points at 1.75
Bet on the Total
Olympiacos didn't impress with their offensive play in the last match, while the Lithuanians excelled defensively. It’s unlikely that their upcoming encounter will be high-scoring.
Prediction – total under 156.5 points at 1.77
Bet on Statistics
In their last four meetings with Olympiacos, the Lithuanians have not scored more than 76 points. It’s unlikely they will perform better this time.
Prediction – Zalgiris: total under 77.5 at 1.72
