Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Monaco
Žalgiris Kaunas
In the 31st round of the EuroLeague basketball, Monaco will face Žalgiris Kaunas on Tuesday, March 25, at 19:00 CET. I suggest betting on the points of one of the teams.
Monaco vs. Žalgiris Kaunas: match preview
Monaco is aiming for a direct playoff spot. In 30 games, the French club has claimed 18 victories and suffered 12 defeats, earning 48 points. They currently sit in fourth place on the table, but the gap from the 11th position is just two points, so there's no room for complacency. Last season, Monaco finished third and might repeat this result. However, their current form is not the best, with three losses in the last five matches.
Žalgiris is currently outside the playoff zone and needs to make a serious effort to break through. The Lithuanians have 14 wins and 16 losses, earning 44 points and sitting in 13th place. The gap to the play-in zone is only two points, but the competition is fierce. If they fail to close the gap, Žalgiris will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Despite setbacks in the EuroLeague, the team plays confidently at home: 22 matches with only two losses, and they lead the national championship by a wide margin.
Match facts
- Žalgiris has lost only one of their last five games.
- Monaco has suffered three defeats in their last four matches.
- At home, Monaco averages 89 points.
- In the last head-to-head meeting, Žalgiris won, but Monaco has won three of the last five encounters.
Prediction
Monaco is traditionally strong on their home court and remains one of the EuroLeague leaders. After a series of setbacks, the team will strive to return to winning ways. My bet is on Monaco's individual total over 86.5 with odds of 1.9.
