Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Monaco
Zalgiris Kaunas
In the 31st round of the EuroLeague basketball regular season, a clash between Monaco and Žalgiris will take place. The match is set to be held in France on Tuesday, March 25. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 19:00 Central European Time. I suggest a bet on the winner of this game.
Match preview
With four rounds to go in the regular season, Monaco sits in fourth place in the EuroLeague standings and has practically secured a spot among the top ten. The team's main goal is a direct entry into the playoffs, which requires staying in the top six.
Notably, on the domestic front, the team leads the standings and is one of the main contenders for the title. Paris and ASVEL provide worthy competition, making the season's finish extremely intriguing.
Žalgiris faces little resistance in their domestic league, which is quite customary. However, in the EuroLeague, the team has managed to surprise in the current campaign.
The Lithuanian club has re-entered the playoff race, but after a remarkable start to the season, they have sunk into a bit of a crisis. Chances still remain, but losing is no longer an option.
Match facts
- Monaco has lost three of their last four matches.
- Žalgiris has suffered two consecutive away defeats in the EuroLeague.
- Monaco averages 89 points per game at home, while Žalgiris averages 79 points per game on the road.
Players to watch
Mike James has been leading Monaco for several seasons, proving to be a true team leader on the court. This season, the American is also performing excellently, averaging 16 points per game.
H2H
In France, the teams have played three evenly matched games, with the winner being decided in the final seconds.
Prediction
Žalgiris, in order not to lose all chances of making the play-in, must try to challenge their opponent. I suspect it won't be easy for Monaco, and I am betting on the visitors to win with a +12 point spread.
