Can Zalgiris Extend Its Winning Streak Against Olimpia Milano? Prediction | November 12, 2026
Olimpia Milano
BC Zalgiris Kaunas
Olimpia Milano will host Zalgiris Kaunas on November 12 in the 11th round of the EuroLeague regular season. The teams approach this matchup in contrasting form, with the Lithuanian side enjoying a long winning streak while Milano have struggled to find consistency in Europe. Zalgiris also have a strong recent record against their upcoming opponents, including four consecutive away victories in Milan.
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Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano enter this game after an 88–86 victory over Trento in the Italian league. They currently sit third in Serie A with five wins and two losses, but their EuroLeague campaign has been far less successful. Milano suffered an 84–73 defeat to Valencia in their most recent European game, following earlier losses to Olympiacos and Panathinaikos. They have now won only once in their first 10 EuroLeague matches and occupy 19th place in the standings.
Their home record offers little reassurance either. Milano's only EuroLeague victory this season came on their own court, but they have lost four of their other five home games. The team averages 81.1 points per game, while its 33.2 rebounds per game are considerably fewer than Zalgiris' 40.1. Milano are also less effective from beyond the arc, converting 33.9% of their three-point attempts.
Moses Wright leads Milano in scoring with 12.1 points per game and also averages 5.5 rebounds. RJ Cole contributes 9.3 points and 3.1 assists, while Devon Hall averages 9.2 points and leads the team with 4 assists per game. Alec Peters also provides an important scoring option, recording 9 points per game and shooting 45.8% from three-point range.
Zalgiris Kaunas
Zalgiris Kaunas arrive in Milan in excellent form, having won eight consecutive games across all competitions. Their latest success came against Besiktas, whom they defeated 83–67 in the EuroLeague. That result extended their winning run in the competition to four games, following victories over Partizan, Virtus Bologna and ASVEL. Zalgiris have also been dominant domestically, winning all nine of their Lithuanian league matches.
The Lithuanian side currently occupy 10th place in the EuroLeague standings with six wins and four losses. Their away performances have been particularly encouraging, with four victories in six games. Zalgiris average 85.6 points and 40.1 rebounds per game, giving them a clear advantage over Milano on the boards. They are also considerably more accurate from three-point range, shooting 40.2%.
Carsen Edwards is Zalgiris' leading scorer with 15.3 points per game, while Jonas Valanciunas averages 12.1 points and a team-high 8.4 rebounds. Azuolas Tubelis also makes a significant contribution with 11.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Sterling Brown adds 10.6 points while shooting an impressive 52.8% from beyond the arc.
Head-to-Head
Zalgiris have enjoyed the upper hand in this matchup in recent years. They have won six of the last 10 meetings between the teams, including six of the most recent eight encounters. Their record in Milan is particularly impressive, as the Lithuanian club have won their last four away games against Olimpia.
Key Trends
- Olimpia Milano have won only 1 of their first 10 EuroLeague games.
- Milano have lost 4 of their 5 home games in the competition.
- Zalgiris have won 8 consecutive games across all competitions.
- Zalgiris have won their last 4 EuroLeague matches.
- Zalgiris have won 4 consecutive away games against Olimpia Milano.
- Zalgiris average 40.1 rebounds per game, compared with Milano's 33.2.
- Zalgiris shoot 40.2% from three-point range, while Milano convert 33.9%.
Prediction
Olimpia Milano's recent domestic victory offers some encouragement, but their EuroLeague results remain a major concern. Their poor record in the competition, difficulties at home and considerable disadvantage in rebounding make this a challenging matchup. The absence of consistent results has also placed additional pressure on a team that has struggled to compete with stronger European opponents. Zalgiris, meanwhile, have demonstrated much greater consistency. They are on an eight-game winning streak, have won four consecutive EuroLeague fixtures and possess a significant advantage in recent head-to-head meetings. Their superior rebounding and more reliable three-point shooting provide further reasons to favour the visitors. Recommended Bet: Zalgiris Kaunas to Win
