Baskonia vs Olympiacos Prediction 24 September 2026
๐ Saski Baskonia host Olympiacos in their opening game of the EuroLeague regular season. The Greek powerhouse arrive in Spain as reigning champions and clear favorites for this matchup. However, it's worth noting that last season the Basques often put up a serious fight, even against elite opponents. So Bartzokasโ men would be wise not to take this challenge lightly.
Head-to-Head
๐ These teams have faced each other 38 times in official competitions. The hosts have claimed 11 victories, while the visitors have come out on top 27 times. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 19 March 2026 on Olympiacosโ home court, where Olympiacos secured a 90-80 win.
Head-to-head statistics Baskonia - Olympiacos
Saski Baskonia: A New Season, Same Old Problems
Saski Baskonia enter the new season in the midst of a rebuild. During their September friendlies and the Spanish Supercup, the club stuck to their trademark up-tempo basketball -claiming a win over Alba but suffering defeats to Bilbao and Joventut. However, any sense of stability remains elusive. The main concern ahead of the Greeksโ visit is a crisis in the frontcourt. Center Len is sidelined with a leg injury, leaving Baskonia desperately short on size and rim protection. The club are scrambling to sign a big man, but for now, their paint remains extremely vulnerable. Against a physically imposing and star-studded Greek side, this could prove fatal. Adding to the concerns, offensive leader Luwawu-Cabarrot and Diakite departed over the summer, with Lawson (arriving from the NBA), Stewart, and Bow brought in as replacements - a trio that has yet to inspire much confidence.
Match Results: Saski Baskonia
The reigning champions head into the new season fully aware of their strength.
Olympiacos, along with their local rivals Panathinaikos, enter the EuroLeague as one of the bookmakersโ top picks to lift the trophy. The Piraeus side have managed to retain almost their entire core, led by last seasonโs MVP Vezenkov and elite big man Milutinov, one of the continentโs premier centers. While Walkup and Peters are notable departures, the club quickly moved to secure dynamic point guard Montero, as well as Miller-McIntyre and Ndiaye, ensuring that both depth and quality remain intact. Last week, however, Olympiacos fell short in their bid for the inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup, losing a hard-fought final to Real Madrid (89-94). Thereโs no sense of panic within Bartzokasโ squad - everyone understands that the tournament was partly a showcase event. With the entire season ahead, the Greek powerhouse still has plenty of time to hit top gear.
Match Results: Olympiacos
Total Points Prediction
When these teams meet, the hosts average 77.1 points, while the visitors put up 81.4. Combined, thatโs an average of 158.6 points per game. What stands out is that Saski Baskonia have scored over 79.5 points at home in nine of their last ten EuroLeague head-to-heads against this opponent. So, home team individual total over 79.5 at odds of 1.65 looks like a solid option.
Outcome Prediction
Itโs hard to ignore the fact that Saski Baskonia have covered the +10.5 spread in 14 consecutive EuroLeague home games against Olympiacos. In eight of their last nine head-to-head clashes, Baskonia have also stayed within this margin. Moreover, theyโve kept within this handicap in seven of their previous eight tournament games. Prediction: Saski Baskonia +10.5 handicap at odds of 1.59.โญ Editorial Prediction
We expect this clash to be played at a blistering pace, with both sides putting a clear emphasis on offense. Baskonia are always aggressive on their home court, relentlessly pushing the tempo and forcing opponents into fast-paced basketball. Rival teams inevitably get drawn into high-scoring shootouts, and their games often turn into real scoring festivals. Last seasonโs head-to-head meetings with Olympiacos were no exception - both encounters saw plenty of points, with the game in Vitoria producing a combined 198 points. This time, thereโs an extra factor pointing toward another high-scoring affair: a depleted Baskonia frontcourt, which could allow Olympiacos to rack up 95+ points almost single-handedly. Our pick: over 167.5 total points.
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