Zalgiris Kaunas vs Anadolu Efes prediction for Friday’s Euroleague basketball round 12 fixture at Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas. The kickoff for this game is scheduled for 18:00 UK time. You can follow our free prediction betting tips and preview on this page.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Anadolu Efes to Win – 1.82
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Over 151.5 Points – 1.50
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Zalgiris +6 Points Handicap – 1.50
Anadolu Efes to Win
There is a 70% possibility for Anadolu Efes to win this game according to the stats after winning seven of their ten fixtures prior to this game. In addition, the Turkish side beat Zalgiris in the previous three Euroleague meetings with the last one being in Kaunas.
Over 151.5 Points
The total average number of points scored by Zalgiris Kaunas in the Euroleague is 77.5 while Anadolu Efes’s is 83.5. Six of Zalgiris’s and seven of Anadolu Efes’s last ten fixtures produced over 151.5 points making the probability for the success of this bet 65%.
Zalgiris +6 Points Handicap
Zalgiris Kaunas have a 4-1 win/loss record while playing at the Zalgirio Arena. As a result, the Lithuanian side covered the suggested handicap in those four games. Anadolu Efes meanwhile failed against the +6 handicap four times this season when playing on the road.
Zalgiris Kaunas
Zalgiris suffered their first home defeat in the previous round at the hands of Panathinaikos by 67-81 and are eighth with a 6-5 record. This comes after a fine run of form during which the Green and Whites beat Barcelona and Milan earlier this season. This was their worst offensive display of the season.
Looking at Zalgiris’s statistics, we find the team in the lower half of the ranks in most of their number. For example, coach Maksvytis’s team is the 13th in terms of points scored (77.5) and the field goal percentage (44.8%). In their game against Panathinaikos, they made just 33.3% of their shots.
Anadolu Efes
Champions of the Euroleague in the last two editions Anadolu Efes are currently sixth with a 6-5 win/loss record. The Navy and whites won their fourth consecutive game in round 11 by beating Olympiacos at the Sinan Erdem Dome last Friday. It was coach Ergin Ataman’s team’s one of best performances of the season.
The Turkish side made 50% of their shots both from the mid-range and the arc scoring 15 three-pointers in the process. Moreover, with their tough defense, Anadolu Efes forced Olympiacos into 13 turnovers. Anadolu Efes is the third-best shooting team in the Euroleague from the arc.
This will be a tough trip for Anadolu Efes but with the kind of form they are showing in recent games, the bookmakers are backing them for the win. Moreover, the Turkish side is undefeated in three h2hs and as a result, we will back Efes to return with a win.
Zalgiris’s last game and Efes’s last two games ended with both halves producing over 72.5 points. With odds of 1.85 at 1XBet, we will back both halves to produce over 72.5 total points.
There are no reported injuries at the moment for Zalgiris Kaunas.
For Anadolu Efes, Shane Larkin is a doubt after being out for more than one month.
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Anadolu Efes beat Zalgiris Kaunas by 85-71 on 17/03/2022 in Kaunas.
Where will this match be played?
Friday’s game will be played at Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Zalgiris Kaunas vs Anadolu Efes.