LiontipsOlimpia Milan vs Zalgiris. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Italians have only managed to beat the Euroleague newcomer Paris. At home, the Milan team defeated the French with a score of 79:74. However, the joy did not last long, as Olimpia lost to Olympiacos (68:89) in the next round.
The Italians seem to have a good squad. There are experienced fighters and young promising players. However, Olimpia lacks banal luck.
Disqualifications and injuries
Josh Nebo will not play.
Interesting facts for betting
Somehow, Olimpia has not been pleasing with its scoring performance at the start of the season. For example, in the last two Euroleague games, it has not scored more than 79 points.
Estimated lineup: Diop - Tonut, Dimitrijevic - Mirotic, Shields.
Current form
Zalgiris played its last match in Italy. The Lithuanians' opponent was Virtus. Despite the fact that the "green-whites" were playing away, they won with a score of 71:68. The best player in Zalgiris was Dovydas Gidraitis, who scored 15 points.
In addition to the victory over Virtus, the Lithuanians managed to beat Barcelona and lose to Olympiacos.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brady Manek will not play.
Interesting facts for betting
Zalgiris is one of the weakest teams in the Euroleague. So far in the current tournament, the Lithuanians have not scored more than 74 points.
Approximate line-up : Dunston – Gidraitis, Sirvydis – Braizdeikis, Ulanovas.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Olimpia win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Italians won the opening segment
1.68Bet 1st quarter: total under 38.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, no more than 38 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.75Tip and bets
There is no reason for Zalgiris to change anything. So far, the team chosen tactics have been successful. There is no doubt that the Lithuanians will continue to stick to their guns. A tight defense is unlikely to allow the Italians to show their best game. We expect the match to be low-scoring as well.
Our prediction is total under 152.5 points at 1.78
Bet on the outcome
Zalgiris has already managed to prove that it cannot be underestimated. It is quite possible that the Lithuanians will also create problems for Olimpija and will not leave the court without resistance.
Forecast: Zalgiris with a handicap of (+5.5) points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
It is quite possible that Zalgiris will not score more than 75 points. The Lithuanians love a slow game too much.
Forecast - "Zalgiris": total under 75.5 points for 1.70
