Zalgiris vs Red Star Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 20, 2023 19:00 CET
Zalgiris vs Red Star Prediction 20.01.2023. Zalgiris will host Red Star in a clash between two teams that are in the hunt for the Euroleague top 8 and an appearance in the quarterfinals.
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Zalgiris vs Red Star Odds
Zalgiris vs Red Star 1×2: 1.68 / 2.19
Asian Handicap (-2.5 / +2.5): 1.90 / 1.90
Total Over/Under (153.5): 1.90 / 1.90
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook
Zalgiris Team News
Zalgiris achieved two wins in Italy last week. They defeated Virtus and Olimpia Milano, so they are now in seventh place at 11-8. If they win against Red Star, they will take a big step towards a place in the the Euroleague quarterfinals.
From the very beginning of the season, Zalgiris defense has been outstanding. They are allowing only 76.7 points per game, making them one of the best defenses in this competition. Even Keenan Evans injury didn’t lead to a drop in form. They immediately signed Isaiah Taylor as a replacement, plus Achille Polonara also arrived. Zalgiris are particularly inspired at home in Kaunas, where they lost only two games in the Euroleague so far. In the last three matches in front of their fans, they beat Real Madrid, Bayern and Fenerbahce.
It will be very important for Zalgiris in this game against Red Star to slow down Luca Vildoza and Nemanja Nedovic. If they succeed in that, they will be very close to a new win. Also, controlling rebounds is always one of the most important factors. In that segment, Zalgiris are among the best teams in the Euroleague.
Red Star Team News
Red Star achieved one win and one loss in the Euroleague double week. They played both game on their home court. First, they lost to Real Madrid, and then they demolished Monaco. The whole Facundo Campazzo situation didn’t have a negative effect on the red and whites either.
Campazzo definitely won’t be able to play until March, but even without him Red Star has quality to win in this competition. Since the arrival of Dusko Ivanovic, they won all four road games in the Euroleague. Away from home, Red Star defeated Alba Berlin, Partizan, Olympiacos and Valencia. There is a possibility that Nikola Ivanovic will be in roster for the first time after two months, which would further increase their rotation in backcourt.
With only 33% scored three-point shots, Red Star are one of the worst teams in the Euroleague in that segment. Although this didn’t prevent them from achieving the aforementioned wins at road, the fact is that for a triumph in Kaunas, it will be necessary for them to be in a better shooting mood than Zalgiris.
Zalgiris vs Red Star H2H
This will be 14th time that these two teams are going to play against each other in the 21st century. Zalgiris leads 8-5 in H2H. Last four games were won by host team. In the first clash of this season, Red Star won 77:73 in Belgrade.
Injuries and Suspensions
Keenan Evans and Tyler Cavanaugh won’t play for Zalgiris. Facundo Campazzo and Hassan Martin are out of action at Red Star, while Nikola Ivanovic is questionable.
Zalgiris vs Red Star Prediction
It’s time to end the fantastic streak of Red Star’s road wins in the Euroleague. They are playing against a team that can match their physical strength and that could be decisive factor this time. Zalgiris are shooting better from a distance and if they don’t have a large number of turnovers, they will be closer to win.
Kick-off time: Friday, 20.01.2023. 19:00 CET
Prediction: Zalgiris -2
Odds: 1.77
Sportsbook: 22Bet
