2024-25 EuroLeague Round 2 Match Preview - Olympiacos vs. Zalgiris: Can the Thrylos beat Zaliai Balti at home? October 10, 2024 by Marc Jerbs

The upcoming Round 2 EuroLeague clash between Olympiacos Piraeus and Zalgiris Kaunas promises to be an exciting contest at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Set for October 11, 2024, with a 7:45 PM BST tip-off, the game will take place in Olympiacos' famously intense home arena, giving the hosts a clear advantage.

Olympiacos enters the game with a dominant record, having defeated Zalgiris in their last seven consecutive meetings, which could impact the psychological dynamic as Zalgiris looks to break the streak and deliver a strong performance.

EuroLeague Round 2 Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Zalgiris Kaunas Sports Bet Odds

The Thrylos are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The Thrylos are favored by 8.5 points, with a money line of 1.27.
• The Zaliai balti are the underdogs by 8.5 point, with a money line of +3.80.
• The game total is set at 155.5 points, with the over at 1.96 and the under at 1.86.

For Zalgiris Kaunas, matching their previous high-level defensive efforts will be crucial. To compete against Olympiacos, they’ll need to control the tempo and maintain disciplined defense while utilizing effective ball movement to create scoring chances.

Although Olympiacos is favored due to their home-court advantage, Zalgiris has the potential to challenge them if they can match the intensity and execution on both offense and defense. Fans can expect a high-energy, strategically charged battle.

This game not only represents an important early-season showdown but also sets the stage for how both teams will navigate the rest of the EuroLeague campaign. A win here could provide crucial momentum and positioning as the tournament unfolds.

2024-25 Comparative Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Zalgiris Kaunas Stats

Olympiacos Piraeus 17th (0-1) Home (0-0) | L1		Zalgiris Kaunas 1st (1-0) Away (0-0) | W1
71.0	Points Per Game	74.0
24.0	Rebounds Per Game	38.0
15.0	Assists Per Game	8.0
0.0	Blocks Per Game	3.0
3.0	Total Steals	9.0