Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the EuroCup match.
Valencia have made a stellar start to the season. Alongside impressive performances in the ACB, the Spaniards are leading their EuroCup group outright, having won each of their five matches. In the seventh round, Valencia face a challenging away trip to Thessaloniki, a city they last visited in 2010.
Aris
The Greek side haven't started their European campaign on the right foot, managing just two wins in their first six matches of the tournament. The primary reason for their struggles is weak defensive play. While their opponents are averaging just 80.8 points per game, this figure has been somewhat improved by an easier schedule at the start. In their last two matches against top-4 clubs, Cedevita and Bursaspor, Aris conceded 82 and 88 points respectively.
Valencia
The Spaniards owe their success entirely to their stellar offensive play. Currently, they sit at the top of the tournament for scoring, averaging 99.2 points per game. They lead their nearest rival by 11.7 points. Across all competitions, Valencia's offence has scored 87 or more points in seven of their last eight matches.
Aris vs Valencia Prediction
We believe that in this match, the visitors' offence won't encounter much resistance and will easily surpass this benchmark. Aside from consistent play, credited to the coaching staff, Valencia possess a significantly stronger roster: Semi Ojeleye, Matt Costello, and Jean Montero consistently contribute over 11.5 points each. We anticipate an easy win for the visitors and suggest betting on their individual total.
