Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
ASVEL
Žalgiris Kaunas
As part of the 32nd round of the EuroLeague regular season, a match between ASVEL and Žalgiris will take place. The game will be held in Lyon on Thursday, March 27, with the tip-off scheduled for 20:00 Central European Time. I propose a bet on the winner of this game.
Match preview
ASVEL is having a tough season and is traditionally situated at the bottom of the EuroLeague standings. The French team suffers from inconsistent offensive play, and their defense often can't keep up with the pace of their opponents.
ASVEL lost their chance to make the playoffs a while ago. In their last game, the French side surprisingly defeated the leading Olympiacos at home, but they can no longer rise above 13th place.
Žalgiris is still fighting for a play-in spot and is currently in decent form. The Lithuanian giant is alternating wins and losses, with only three games left in the regular season.
The team had an exciting match against Monaco but fell short in overtime. Even three wins in the remaining games do not guarantee the Lithuanian club a play-in spot.
Match facts
- ASVEL has won their last two matches.
- Žalgiris has lost three consecutive away games in the EuroLeague.
- ASVEL averages 83 points per game when playing at home, while Žalgiris averages 78 points per game on the road.
Players to watch
Théo Maledon has become a true leader for ASVEL this season. In recent games, the young guard has been one of the few bright spots on his team, averaging nearly 17 points per game.
H2H
In the last three head-to-head matches between these teams, the French team celebrated victory.
Prediction
Despite the home court advantage, ASVEL will find it hard to handle a motivated opponent. I'm betting on a Žalgiris victory with a +5.5 point spread.
