Surne Bilbao Basket vs Baxi Manresa, Spanish Liga ACB, Today Match Prediction
Surne Bilbao Basket
Baxi Manresa
Can Bilbao Basket topple Manresa?
- Bilbao Basket has a 68.6% win rate against Manresa.
- Bilbao Basket average 84.6 points at home while playing against Manresa.
- In the last five matches, Manresa has won one and lost four matches.
Bilbao Basket to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | Spanish Liga ACB |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Bilbao Arena |
| Tip Off: | 20:30:00 |
Surne Bilbao Basket vs Baxi Manresa Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.30 | 3.86 |
Surne Bilbao Basket vs Baxi Manresa Match Prediction & Analysis
Bilbao Basket host Manresa on April 18 in a closely matched ACB contest. Bilbao rely on home advantage and slightly better form, while Manresa arrive with confidence after a recent win. Both teams have similar scoring levels but defensive inconsistencies. Expect a physical, balanced game where execution and composure in the final minutes will be decisive.
Bilbao Basket is currently 9th in the Liga ACB standings with an 15-12 record, while Manresa is 12th in the standings with a 10-16 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Bilbao Basket has won two matches, while Manresa has won three matches.
Surne Bilbao Basket vs Baxi Manresa Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Kyle Jaworski | 12.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.6/0.0 |
| Alejandro Reyes Abad | 13.4 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.6/0.1 |
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Surne Bilbao Basket Preview
Bilbao Basket endured a difficult night in their 90-61 loss to Barcelona, struggling on both ends against a dominant opponent. The game was effectively decided early. Bilbao managed just 7 points in the first quarter, falling behind 21-7 and never recovering from that slow start.
Martin Krampelj led the scoring with 16 points and was the only player scoring double figures, while the rest of the remaining cast failed to provide enough support.
Offensively, Bilbao just shot 45.3% from the field and struggled with 26.1% from the perimeter and 46.7% from the free throw line. Defensively, they were no better, as they got outrebounded 38-21 on the boards and committed 13 turnovers.
In the end, poor start, weak rebounding, and inefficient shooting proved costly against a high-level Barcelona side. Overall, the team averages 84.9 points per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists. Defensively, they record 35 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 86.5 points per game.
Baxi Manresa Preview
Manresa produced a composed and efficient performance in their 87-77 win over Joventut, controlling the game across all four quarters.
Eli Brooks and Alejandro Reyes Abad led the scoring with 17 points each, while Ferran Bassas Navarra contributed 16 points and 8 assists.
Offensively, Manresa shot efficiently, hitting 47.8% from the field, 32.4% from the perimeter and 76.9% from the free throw line, while dishing out 19 assists. Defensively, they edged Joventut 39-38 on the boards, limiting second chance opportunities and held Joventut to just 36.8% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc.
It was a disciplined, well-rounded display, where efficient offense, consistent control, and strong defensive pressure sealed a deserved victory. Overall, the team averages 84.4 points per game, while dishing out 18.2 assists. Defensively, they record 36.2 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 91.1 points per game.
Surne Bilbao Basket vs Baxi Manresa Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jan Patrick Melwin |
| SG | Justin Kyle Jaworski |
| SF | Stefan Lazarevic |
| PF | Tryggvi Hlinason |
| C | Martin Krampelj |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ferran Bassas Navarra |
| SG | Eli Brooks |
| SF | Alejandro Reyes Abad |
| PF | Kaodirichi Akobundu |
| C | Marcis Steinbergs |
SURNE BILBAO BASKET vs BAXI MANRESA
Winning PredictionBilbao should edge this mainly because of home court and slightly better overall consistency. Manresa will keep it tight with their structured offense, but Bilbao’s energy and crowd support can swing the key moments late. We are backing Bilbao Basket to win this matchup.
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