Baskonia vs Unicaja: Analysis and Prediction – Baskonia and Unicaja will play a game in the sixth round of Liga Endesa.
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Baskonia Team News
Baskonia is currently not in the best form. After stringing together three wins in the Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague, they have registered two consecutive losses in Europe’s premier competition, falling to both Bayern and Zalgiris.
What’s currently plaguing the team are the speculations surrounding Joan Penarroya and the potential termination of his contract. Chima Moneke seems to be the only acquisition from Monaco who has lived up to expectations so far. This was evident against Zalgiris where he scored 32 points along with nine rebounds. That game also saw Marcus Howard showcasing his shooting prowess, netting 26 points, marking his second highest-scoring performance of the season. Much more is anticipated from Cody Miller-McIntyre, who appears to be going through a rough patch, while Vanja Marinkovic consistently averages 11 points per game in the Liga Endesa.
This might be the opportune moment for Baskonia’s players to rally. A third consecutive loss could potentially seal the fate of the head coach. However, they have the advantage of playing on their home court, bearing the favorite’s tag, and most importantly, with Howard finding his shooting touch.
Unicaja Team News
Unicaja snapped a three-game losing streak by securing two consecutive wins. They first outplayed Gran Canaria in a high-scoring game with a scoreline of 113:91, followed by a win against Szombathely in Hungary during the FIBA Champions League match.
Though they started the season at a slightly slower pace, it seems that Unicaja needs time to get into their recognizable form and attempt to challenge the top-tier teams of the Liga Endesa. Their positive trajectory was evident against Gran Canaria and further solidified in Hungary. Kendrick Perry stands out as the team’s leader, and a lot depends on his on-court performance, both in terms of scoring and facilitating for his teammates. Center Dylan Osetkowski has been notably consistent so far, and the game against Baskonia will undoubtedly pose a particular challenge for him.
Even though they’ve calibrated their sights and achieved two back-to-back wins, Unicaja is heading to Vitoria at a somewhat precarious moment. Awaiting them is an opponent eager for a win and to halt their own losing streak. While comparing the rosters on paper suggests Unicaja has the arsenal to pose a threat, it’s clear they’re up against a daunting challenge.
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Baskonia vs Unicaja H2H
Unicaja last defeated Baskonia in 2021. Since then, Baskonia has secured four consecutive wins.
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Baskonia vs Unicaja Prediction
Baskonia is currently hungry for a win and eager to halt their streak of poor results. It’s now anticipated that the team will demonstrate resilience and bounce back after two consecutive EuroLeague losses. Playing on their home court, with some of their players in good form, they undoubtedly boast a more superior roster compared to Unicaja. Given all these factors, we believe they will live up to the role of favorites and secure a win by a margin of five points or more.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 22.10.2023, 18:30 CET
Prediction: Baskonia -4.5
Odds: 1.83
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