Euroleague Zalgiris Kaunas vs Barcelona Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 02-07-2019, 15:00 EDT

Spread: Barcelona -6.5

Total: +155.5

Two teams sitting in and out of the playoff places of the Euroleague Basketball clashing in the 22^nd round of action, when the Spanish FC Barcelona Lassa (12-9), looking to turn their latest victory into a streak, are hosting the Lithuanian champions Zalgiris Kaunas (8-13), who are struggling having won only once in their last seven matches.

Barcelona have a 12-9 record so far this season and are currently tied with Olympiakos in the 5^th place of the league. In their last game they snapped a two-game losing streak by winning on the road against Olympiakos with a 55-76 score. They are led in scoring by Thomas Heurtel with 11.1 ppg, adding a team high 4.6 assists per game. He is followed by Ante Tomic with 9.1 ppg and a team high 4.5 rebounds per game, while Kevin Seraphin adds 8.9 ppg and 3.9 rebounds.

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Zalgiris Kaunas have an 8-13 record so far this season and are currently tied with Khimki in the 12^th place of the league. They have lost six of their last seven games and in their latest matchup they lost on the road against Khimki with a 74-64 score. They are led in scoring by Brandon Davies with 14.3 ppg, adding a team high 5.7 rebounds per game. He is followed by Nate Wolters with 12.1 ppg, 3.4 rebounds and a team high 4.5 assists per game, while Aaron White adds 8.7 ppg and 4.4 rebounds.

In their previous meeting in the first round of the season, Barcelona won on the road with an 85-88 score in overtime. Barcelona have a 6-3 home record so far, while Zalgiris are 4-6 on the road. Barcelona are better both offensively, scoring 78.3 ppg to Zalgiris’ 77.9 and defensively, allowing 76.6 ppg to Zalgiris’ 79.7. Zalgiris on the other hand have better percentages both from the field (48.5% to 47.1%) and from behind the arc (38.2% to 35.5%). They are also better in assists made (17.2 to 16.7), while Barcelona are better both in rebounding (31 to 29.4) and in turnovers committed (12.3 to 12.9). Barcelona are the absolute favorite at home as the struggling lately Zalgiris don’t pose a threat on the road.

Zalgiris Kaunas vs Barcelona Prediction: Barcelona -6.5 (-110)