Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the EuroCup basketball match.
In the second round of the EuroCup, Ratiopharm Ulm will face Joventut. Can the Spanish side put up a fight in Germany or will they take an assured victory?
Ratiopharm Ulm
Ratiopharm Ulm are in excellent form. The team has already played three official matches this season and won each of them. Their high scoring rate is impressive, averaging 88 points per game while conceding 87. It's also worth noting their performance in the EuroCup: in 12 out of their last 13 games, they have surpassed the total over 162.5.
Club Joventut Badalona
Joventut Badalona have played one fewer official match this season, but they have also remained unbeaten. In these encounters, the Spanish side have averaged 80 points while conceding 76. Their attack is highly efficient, managing to shoot three-pointers at over 40% accuracy in both games. The field goal percentage is around 46%. They play a fast-paced game, so expect them to compete fiercely until the very end.
Ratiopharm Ulm vs Club Joventut Badalona Prediction
Both teams have shown impressive scoring capabilities early in the season, so we won't meddle with predicting the winner. Instead, we'll bet on the total over 162.5.
