Virtus Bologna vs Baskonia Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 24, 2023
Virtus Bologna vs Baskonia Prediction 24.02.2023. After a bad experience in domestic cups, Virtus Bologna and Baskonia will play against each other in the Euroleague.
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Virtus Bologna vs Baskonia Odds
Virtus Bologna vs Baskonia 1×2: 1.70 / 2.18
Asian Handicap (-2.5 / +2.5): 1.91 / 1.91
Total Over/Under (164.5): 1.91 / 1.91
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Virtus Bologna Team News
After the humiliating defeat against Barcelona in Bologna, Virtus didn’t achieve its goal even in the Italian Cup. Although they were big favorites on paper, Brescia defeated them by 84:76 in the final game. They are still in the race for the Euroleague top 8, but a win against Baskonia is imperative.
Throughout this season, Virtus had a lot of problems with injuries. Current situation may even be the best so far. Head coach Sergio Scariolo have almost all important players available and that is positive news before the clash with Baskonia. There was never a single moment of doubt whether Virtus had quality or not. They showed this best with wins in Barcelona and Madrid. The problem is that there is no continuity, but the aforementioned injuries played a big role in all of this.
For a good result against Baskonia, it is necessary for Virtus to slow down Markus Howard and prevent his three-point shot. They will certainly have an advantage in the paint and will try to score as many easy points as possible on the hoop, since the opponent doesn’t have a quality rim protector.
Baskonia Team News
Baskonia are not playing well lately. They lost six of their last eight games in the Euroleague, and didn’t leave a good impression in the Copa del Rey either. Joventut defeated them in the quarterfinals by 94:81. Thanks to good results in the first three months of the season, they are in a position that leads to the Euroleague playoffs, but the road there won’t be easy at all.
Baskonia’s poor results started from the moment Markus Howard started to play poorly. His three-point shooting percentages dropped significantly. He has shown that he can destroy any opponent when he is in good mood, but that happens less and less often. As already stated, Baskonia doesn’t have dominant players in the paint. Everything is based on a good shot from distance and the results of this team depend on it.
Good shooting percentages won’t be enough for a triumph in Bologna. Baskonia must show up defensively as well. They haven’t been able to limit almost anyone to below 85 points in the Euroleague recently. On that way, you can’t win in this competition.
Virtus Bologna vs Baskonia H2H
Baskonia beat Virtus by 90:79 in Vitoria two months ago. It is the only time these two teams played against each other in the last 15 years.
Injuries and Suspensions
Isaia Cordinier won’t play for Virtus due to injury. Pierria Henry won’t be in Baskonia’s roster again.
Virtus Bologna vs Baskonia Prediction
This game is the last chance for Virtus to stay in the hunt for the Euroleague top 8. Defeat is not an option for coach Scariolo’s team. If anyone knows Spanish clubs, it’s him. After all, Baskonia are the only team from the Endesa League that Virtus didn’t beat in the Euroleague this season. This will be a great opportunity to change that.
Tip-off Time: Friday, 24.02.2023. 8:30 PM Local Time (GMT +1)
Prediction: Virtus Bologna to win
Odds: 1.70
Sportsbook: Unibet
