Barcelona vs Zalgiris Prediction, Tips & Odds – Mar. 02, 2023

Mr. Reddington
March 1, 2023
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Barcelona vs Zalgiris Prediction

Barcelona vs Zalgiris Prediction 02.03.2023. Barcelona expects to continue the good results in the Euroleague against Zalgiris, where it is the absolute favorite on paper.

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Barcelona vs Zalgiris Odds

Barcelona vs Zalgiris 1×2: 1.15/5.50

Asian Handicap:  -11.5/+11.5: 1.91/1.91

Total Over/Under:  Over 153.5/Under 153.5:  1.91 /1.91

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Barcelona Team News

Despite a shocking exit in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona is playing well in the Euroleague. For the first time in the season, they have won four games in a row and are just one triumph short of leaders Olympiacos. In particular, Šarunas Jasikevičius’ team looked good defensively against Monaco last week.

Since the beginning of the season, Barcelona has had particular problems with the racket. The impression is that Jan Vesely did not replace Brandon Davies as coach Jasikevičius expected. Defensively, they allow many easy points at the rim, while the flow of the ball on offense has not improved with the arrival of Tomas Satoranski. In previous years, Barcelona dominated until April, and then a decline in form would begin. Now they hope that the complete opposite will happen and that they will play their best basketball when it is most needed.

Against Žalgiris, Barcelona will undoubtedly face a big physical battle. The Catalan team also pushes this style of basketball, so it is not realistic to watch a fluttering game. It will take a fight for every point, and Barcelona has usually done well in such conditions.

Zalgiris Team News

Despite four defeats in the last five rounds of the Euroleague, Zalgiris still has an excellent chance to play in the quarterfinals of this competition. After this visit to the Blaugrana, the schedule is in their favor, and there will be a lot of matches in Kaunas where they will be favorites.

The good news is that Isaiah Taylor is back. Without him, Lukas Lekavičius was the only ball handler, and in such circumstances scouting for the opponent is always much more accessible. Zalgiris has a height advantage compared to many teams in the Euroleague. Players like Ignas Brazdeikis, Edgaras Ulanovas, and Rolands Schmits can play well with their backs in the low post, thus creating an advantage in various ways. If the shot from distance works, Žalgiris can overcome anyone.

This season, Zalgiris mostly had problems against opponents who like to play fast and run a lot. Barcelona is not that kind of team. After the defeat against Real Madrid, coach Kazys Maksvytis said that Zalgiris played the worst match so far in the capital of Spain and expects a reaction from the Blaugrana.

Barcelona vs Zalgiris H2H

20.10.22 Barcelona vs Zalgiris 72:73

11.03.22 Barcelona vs Zalgiris 84:91

Injuries and suspensions

All players are available to Barcelona. Keenan Evans and Tyler Cavanaugh will not play for Zalgiris.

Barcelona vs Zalgiris Prediction

Barcelona has yet to demolish their opponents many times this season—especially not ones as tough as Žalgiris. After weak games, the Lithuanian club would almost always react, and we expect something like that after the words coach Maksyvtis sent to his players last week. The home team will probably triumph, but not by double digits.

Tip-off Time: Thursday, 02.03.2023. 19.00 CET
Prediction: Zalgiris +12

Odds: 1.85

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