Besiktas vs Virtus – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Besiktas are 3-3 (avg 92.3:92.5) this season and Virtus 4-3 (avg 86.6:86.9). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 179.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Besiktas (11 in the table, 3–3) host Virtus (7 in the table, 4–3) in Round 38 of the EuroLeague, Friday, 16.4.2027 · 19:00 CEST.
Offence vs defence
Besiktas score 92.3 and allow 92.5 points per game (offence #4, defence #17 in the league). Virtus score 86.6 and allow 86.9 (offence #10, defence #9). Crossing each side's offence with the other's defence gives an estimate of how the game may flow from season averages (expected total around 179 points, and the teams are even). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Besiktas are 3–2 in their last 5. Virtus are 4–1 in their last 5.
Home court and road form
Besiktas are 1–2 at home. Virtus are 2–3 on the road.
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting of these two teams this season in our records.
Odds and chances
Odds for this game have not been published yet.
Key factors
- Two strong offences and softer defences – a high-scoring game is likely.
- Both teams often play tight games – this one could be decided late.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Besiktas | Virtus | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Table position | #7 |
| 3–3 | Record | 4–3 |
| 92.3 | Points scored / game | 86.6 |
| 92.5 | Points allowed / game | 86.9 |
| -0.2 | Point diff / game | -0.3 |
| #4 / #17 | Offence / defence (rank) | #10 / #9 |
| 1–2 home | Home / away | 2–3 away |
| 3–2 | Last 5 | 4–1 |
| 0–1 | Close games (≤ 5) | 2–1 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
Besiktas
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | 19.7 | 9.8 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 16.7 |
| Scottie Wilbekin | 23.9 | 17 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 14.2 |
| Devon Dotson | 21.6 | 9.8 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 13.2 |
| Anthony Brown | 24.9 | 9.8 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 9.3 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 21.8 | 12.2 | 3 | 2.3 | 9 |
| Conor Morgan | 22.2 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 8.5 |
Top by PIR: Ante Zizic · leading scorer: Scottie Wilbekin (17 pts).
Virtus
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliou Diarra #31 Center | 19.8 | 11.9 | 7.1 | 0.3 | 19.3 |
| Marcus Carr #2 Guard | 22.3 | 14 | 1.7 | 5.4 | 13.1 |
| Wendell Moore #8 Guard | 23.7 | 12.9 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 12.7 |
| Derrick Alston Jr. #21 Forward | 22 | 12.7 | 2 | 1.3 | 8.1 |
| Bo Klintman #34 Forward | 19 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 7.6 |
| Kessler Edwards #9 Forward | 22.7 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 7.3 |
Top by PIR: Aliou Diarra · leading scorer: Marcus Carr (14 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Odds have not been published yet.
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Points in the game: Besiktas +2 · Virtus +2
Team form
Head-to-head this season
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