Chalon vs Monaco: Analysis and Prediction – Chalon and Monaco will play match in the second round of French LNB Pro A league.
Chalon vs Monaco Odds
Chalon vs Monaco (1/2): 7.20 / 1.10
Asian Handicap (+13.5 / -13.5): 1.89 / 1.89
Total Over/Under (164.5): 1.85 / 1.91
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Chalon Team News
During the preparation period, Chalon was extremely successful, recording three wins in as many games played. In the first round of the national championship, Nancy outplayed them with a score of 92:83, while in the Cup they celebrated a win against the ASA team.
After two years in a lower tier of the French championship, Chalon has returned to the elite and managed to consolidate the club after both performance-related and financial challenges. Considering that just six years ago they were champions of France, their return to the top tier came about through a more challenging route. Most importantly, they succeeded in their intention. Among the arrivals during the transfer period, Aleksej Nikolic is certainly one from whom a lot is expected. Mickael Gelabale has left them, and he will be seeking his fortune in the United States at a college. Olivier Cortale is definitely the name they will heavily rely on in the post, while Dirk Williams forms the backcourt duo with Nikolic.
After a loss in the opening match of the new season, the schedule wasn’t in Chalon’s favor, and they could hardly have gotten a tougher opponent in the second round. They truly face a colossal challenge, and it’s hard to envision a scenario where they can pull off an upset. This game can serve as a real benchmark to see where they stand and better prepare for upcoming opponents.
Monaco Team News
In terms of the preparation period, Monaco played four games, all against Turkish teams. They lost only once, and that was to Besiktas. When it comes to the first round of the French championship, they decisively outplayed Limoges on the opponent’s court.
The star signing of the transfer window was undoubtedly Kemba Walker, who, after 12 years in the NBA, decided to bolster Monaco. They’re coming off a fantastic and historic season where they won the French championship for the first time and also secured a spot in the EuroLeague Final Four. Appetites and expectations are growing, and coach Sasa Obradovic now faces a new challenge. Beyond primarily wanting to continue with good results, the question arises about how Mike James and Kemba Walker will gel together. Games in the domestic championship will certainly serve as somewhat intensified practice sessions for the challenges in the EuroLeague. Worth mentioning is Jordan Loyd’s back injury, with his return to the court expected in October. Elie Okobo is still around, and significant departures to note are certainly Chima Moneke and Adrien Moerman.
The team from the Monaco, on paper, even more superior than Asvel, followed by a few gaps, and only then can the remaining teams in France be ranked. Monaco now has the much-needed depth in its squad, which will allow Coach Obradović to reduce the minutes of the main stars without compromising the results. This is expected in the matchup against Chalon.
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Chalon vs Monaco H2H
In the last ten matches played between these two teams, Chalon has managed to win only once.
Absences and Injuries
Jordan Loyd is dealing with a back injury in the Monaco squad. He has hinted that his return to the court can be expected in October, so he definitely won’t be on the roster for this game
Chalon vs Monaco Prediction
Monaco boasts incredible offensive firepower, and in Loyd’s absence, players like Walker, James, Okobo, and the rest of the crew will undoubtedly want to further prove themselves. Chalon simply doesn’t have an answer, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the game is decided already in the first half with a huge lead for Monaco. Therefore, our betting suggestion is that Monaco will win with a margin greater than the offered handicap of 12.5.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 24.09.2023, 19:00 CET
Prediction: Monaco -12.5
Odds: 1.76
Sportsbook: 22Bet