LiontipsVirtus vs Zalgiris. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Virtus are still winless in the Euroleague. Luca Banchi team lost their first two matches. First, they lost to Anadolu Efes (67:76), and then to the French ASVEL (85:87).
As for the Italian championship, the team from Bologna is doing much better. Virtus beats its rivals. For example, in the last round it beat Venezia (76:68).
Disqualifications and injuries
Devonte the Cowboy won't play.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 4 matches, Virtus did not allow their opponents to score more than 76 points. Luca Banchi charges pay a lot of attention to defense.
Estimated lineup : Zizic – Cordinier, Hackett – Clyburn, Shengelia.
Current form
In the first round of the Euroleague, Zalgiris created a sensation. Andrea Trinchieri charges smashed Barcelona at home (74:67). However, in the next match, the Lithuanians lost away to Olympiacos (68:74).
In the last game, Davidas Sirvydis played excellently for Zalgiris. He scored 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. The rest of the players performed much worse.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brady Manek is questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
In the Euroleague, Zalgiris has not yet scored more than 74 points. In this tournament, the Lithuanian representatives are acting too cautiously.
Estimated lineup : Birutis – Wallace, Gidraitis – Butkevicius, Brazdeikis.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Virtus win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Lithuanians did not win the opening segment
1.75Bet 1st quarter: total under 40.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.79Tip and bets
Considering how the Lithuanians have played their last matches, we believe that the match with Virtus will be a low-scoring one. The Italians are not particularly pleasing with their bright actions either. So far, they have been acting slowly. In this regard, we suggest betting on a low-scoring outcome of the match.
Our prediction is total under 155.5 points at 1.75
Bet on the outcome
It time for the Italians to get their first win of the season. They will probably take advantage of the support of the stands. Especially since the Lithuanians lost their last away match.
Forecast - Virtus victory in 1.67
Bet on statistics
The Lithuanians have not impressed with their attacking play in the previous two matches. They are unlikely to score more than 77 points.
Forecast - "Zalgiris": total under 77.5 points for 1.75
