Valencia Basket, which has a perfect 5-0 record, will travel to play Aris Thessaloniki, which just overcame Bourg to end a two-game losing run. Vassilis Toliopoulos, the free-scoring guard for Aris, has been playing well lately, averaging 4.5 triples in the previous four games. Valencia is a tough opponent, however, because of its potent offence, which is spearheaded by talented guard Jean Montero and averages 99.2 points per game.
Important Data and Rankings
Among EuroCup players, Aris’s Toliopoulos is a force to be reckoned with, ranked fourth in points per game, first in three-pointers, and eighth in field goals. James Banks and Joshua Roberts are also making their mark in the EuroCup two-pointer and field goal percentage rankings. Semi Ojeleye of Valencia is sixth in terms of points per game, while Jaime Pradilla is sixth in both defensive and total rebounds. Stefan Jovic leads the league in two-point shooting %, while Jean Montero is second in assists per game. These individual rankings add an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the game.
Head-to-Head
Since Valencia defeated Aris in the EuroCup quarterfinals and won the title in 2010, these clubs have yet to face each other. This upcoming game, therefore, carries a significant weight and anticipation.
**Projection**
This game is poised to be a thrilling, high-scoring encounter. With Valencia’s strong offence and Aris’s reliance on Toliopoulos’s excellent shooting, the over 160 points is a good wager since both sides can score a lot.