Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Bayern Munich
Zalgiris
On November 7, Bayern Munich will face Zalgiris in the EuroLeague regular season. Here’s my prediction for this event—can we expect high-scoring basketball?
Bayern Munich
Bayern has had an optimistic start to the season, performing well across the board. In the German league, they currently sit second with five wins in seven games. Their latest game saw them secure a 90-72 road victory over Braunschweig.
Bayern has also impressed in the EuroLeague, with five wins in seven games, putting them in a shared 2nd-5th place, just one win behind the leader. Their latest EuroLeague victory was a solid 84-71 road win over ASVEL, marking their fourth consecutive tournament win.
Zalgiris
Zalgiris has started the EuroLeague season brilliantly, winning six of their seven games to take the top spot, although numerous close competitors are ready to capitalize on any slip-up. In their latest game, they managed a comeback win over Olimpia Milano, finishing 85-82 after winning the fourth quarter by a 21-point margin.
In contrast, their performance in the Lithuanian league (5 wins in 7 games) seems modest given the lower level of competition. It’s challenging to believe Zalgiris will maintain their place at the top, but they have a strong foundation that could secure a playoff spot.
Match Facts
- Bayern has won all six home games across competitions this season.
- Zalgiris has won 2 of their 3 EuroLeague road games.
- Odds for this matchup: Bayern 1.7, Zalgiris 2.15.
Key Player
Chris Edwards has the potential to be a standout in this game. Though inconsistent, he has the ability to make an impact.
Head-to-Head
The teams have had mixed results in past meetings. Last season, Zalgiris won at home 74-73, while Bayern took revenge with a 64-58 win.
Prediction
Both teams are in good form, so we can expect quality basketball. Bayern is a slight favorite, though this game could go either way. Given that previous meetings between these teams have generally been low-scoring, I find a bet on the total under 161.5 points appealing.
