Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olympiacos B.C. Prediction

Zalgiris vs Olympiacos prediction comes ahead of the clash between the two sides in the Euroleague on Friday, 22nd January 2021 Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas. Let us take a look at the match preview and odds as we try to provide the best betting tips for this tie.

Zalgiris vs Olympiacos Preview

Zalgiris are 8th on the table with eleven wins and nine losses. At home, they have a 5-5 w/l record.

Zalgiris lost the previous two Euroleague games, but after that, they recorded an easy 103-77 win at home in the Lithuanian cup vs Pieno Zvaigzdes. Zalgiris played brilliantly in the first quarter, so they had a 30-18 lead after ten minutes. Since then, the home team never looked back, so they recorded an easy win. Lukas Lekavicius was the best for the winning side with 28 points, while Rokas Jokubaitis had 15 points and eight assists.

Olympiacos are 10th on the table with also 11 wins from 20 matches. They are one of the best in the competition with seven wins and three losses on the road.

Olympiacos won four of the last five matches. On Tuesday, they won 101-93 after overtime on the road vs Lyon-Villeurbanne. The Greek side was better in the first quarter, so they had a 23-15 lead. Since then, Lyon-Villeurbanne started to play better in the offence, so we had an exciting game until the end. In the fourth quarter, both teams had a chance to secure a win, but they couldn't separate themself, so we saw additional five minutes at L'Astroballe in Lyon. In the overtime, Olympiacos dominated, so they secured another win on the road. Shaquielle McKissic was the best for the Greek side with 19 points, while Kostas Sloukas had 17 points and six assists.

Zalgiris vs Olympiacos Betting Tips

Before prediction, it is essential to mention that Zalgiris won six of the last seven matches against Olympiacos. Last October, the Lithuanian squad won 68-67 in Piraeus.

Zalgiris are winning almost regularly against Olympiacos, so I expect another win for them.