Independiente (Oliva) vs Racing (Chivilcoy), Argentina Liga A, Basketball, Today Match Prediction

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Independiente approach this home game from a strong mid-table position, having won two of their last five outings. Their recent results include a tough 100-85 road loss to Union de Santa Fe and an 86-84 defeat at Platense, but before that, they strung together victories over Atenas, and Ferro, scoring at least 78 points in each win. 

For the season, Independiente average 86.2 points, 36.7 rebounds, 15.7 assists, 9.3 points from the free-throw line, and 1.6 blocks per game. The strong scoring and rebounding numbers give them one of the better point differentials in the league’s middle pack. Defensively, holding opponents to around 80.5 points keeps them competitive in most games when their own offense hits its usual level.​

Independiente’s attack is led by Rolando Vallejos, who averages 14.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, providing versatile scoring from the perimeter and in slashing drives. Francisco Conradi adds 11.5 points and a team-best 5.9 rebounds, giving them a wing who can crash the glass, while Martín Fernandez contributes 10.7 points as another reliable offensive option.

Independiente (Oliva) vs Racing (Chivilcoy) Spread Predictions

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Racing de Chivilcoy arrive in Oliva looking to climb out of the lower third of the table, where they currently sit 16th with a 4-7 record. Their form over the last five games has been mixed: they recently beat La Unión 87–66 at home but suffered prior defeats against Gimnasia (93–70), Platense (80–75) and San Lorenzo (85–83), with an earlier win away to Olimpico LB 82-86. T

On the season, Racing average 78.2 points, 34.5 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 7.8 points from the free-throw line, and 2.5 blocks per game, while conceding roughly 81.0 points. Their negative scoring differential reflects an offense that scores significantly less than Independiente’s and leans more on half-court execution. 

Individually, Racing relies heavily on Thomas Cooper, who leads the team with 17.3 points per game and serves as their primary shot creator on the perimeter. Joaquin Valinotti adds 13.7 points, offering secondary ballhandling and outside shooting, while Emilio Stucky contributes 11.0 points and 5.2 rebounds as a versatile forward. Manuel Rodríguez is the top rebounder at 6.6 boards per game, and Deion McClenton adds 6.3, giving Racing a capable interior tandem. 

Independiente (Oliva) vs Racing (Chivilcoy) Starting Lineups

Position	Player Name
PG	Francisco Conradi
SG	Fortunato Rolfi
SF	Rolando Vallejos
SF	Patrico Tabarez
PF	Enzo Filipetti

Position	Player Name
PG	Joaquin Valinotti
SG	Thomas Cooper
SF	Santiago Assum
PF	Jose Peralta
C	Deion McClenton