Zalgiris vs Partizan Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 03, 2023 19:00 CET
Zalgiris vs Partizan Prediction 03.02.2023. Zalgiris will host Partizan in a duel between two teams that are fighting for a place in the Euroleague quarterfinals.
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Zalgiris vs Partizan Odds
Zalgiris vs Partizan 1×2: 1.62 / 2.33
Asian Handicap (-3.5 / +3.5): 1.90 / 1.90
Total Over/Under (156.5): 1.91 / 1.91
Odds via Unibet Sportsbook
Zalgiris Team News
Zalgiris failed to make a surprise in Istanbul against Anadolu Efes and now they are at 12-10. Zalgiris are playing especially well on their home floor in Kaunas, where they lost only two games in the Euroleague this season.
Although they are one of the weakest teams in the Euroleague in terms of individual talent, Zalgiris compensates for this with excellent defense and fighting in every possession. Several players are injured, but the intensity doesn’t drop. Ignas Brazdeikis and Edgaras Ulanovas were outstanding in the last game and the most will be expected from them in the upcoming period. Rolands Smits brings quality and toughness on both sides of the floor, and Zalgiris also have Achille Polonara, Lukas Lekavicius and Kevarrius Hayes.
This game against Partizan will be extremely important for Zalgiris. If they win, they will be one step closer to the Euroleague quarterfinals. Let us remind you that Final Four will be played in Kaunas. No need to say how much it would mean to this club if they qualified there.
Partizan Team News
With wins against Red Star and Asvel, Partizan significantly improved their position. They are now at 11-11 and have a chance to go above 50% for the first time this season. In the last round, black and whites played perhaps their best game of the season.
There has been a big improvement in defense in the last few games. Partizan are still the worst team in this competition in terms of defensive rating, but they are finding a way to hide their flaws. Offensively, the story is completely different. Partizan has a lot of players who can destroy the opponent in various ways. Kevin Punter is one of the best shooters in the Euroleague, Mathias Lessort is playing the best basketball of his life, plus it is very difficult to stop Dante Exum when he attacks the basket.
Partizan showed against Red Star that they can play good at road as well. If they repeat such a performance in Kaunas, they definitely have a chance. Their quality in offense is much higher, but for a triumph in Lithuania it is necessary to play defense at a high level.
Zalgiris vs Partizan H2H
This will be sixth time that these two teams are going to play against each other in the Euroleague. Partizan leads 3-2, and the home team won each time.
Injuries and Suspensions
Isaiah Taylor, Tyler Cavanaugh and Keenan Evans won’t play for Zalgiris. Balsa Koprivica is out of action at Partizan.
Zalgiris vs Partizan Prediction
It will be very important for Partizan to show a different face than the one they showed in Valencia and Tel Aviv. They are aware that they can make a huge step towards the Euroleague top 8 if they win in Kaunas. If anyone knows how to prepare his teams for games like this, it’s Zeljko Obradovic. Apart from Lekavicius, Zalgiris doesn’t have a single ball handler available and that could play a big role here.
Kick-off time: Friday, 03.02.2023. 19:00 CET
Prediction: Partizan +3.5
Odds: 1.90
Sportsbook: Unibet
