EuroLeague results for Friday 23 October

Road squads dominated Friday's three-game EuroLeague slate, claiming two victories while home courts held firm just once. The evening produced an entertaining split in tempos, ranging from a defensive duel decided by three points between Fenerbahce and Olympiacos to a frantic 197-point shootout between Paris and Valencia. Meanwhile, Zalgiris Kaunas supplied the most lopsided result of the night by cruising past Lyon-Villeurbanne by 20 points.

Our projection model identified two outright victors from the three fixtures on Friday 23 October. High-scoring affairs were the primary trend, with two matchups clearing their projected point lines, while home teams managed to beat the spread in only one contest.

EuroLeague scores

Zalgiris Kaunas 105–85 Lyon-Villeurbanne

A relentless first half allowed Zalgiris Kaunas to secure an emphatic 105–85 home win over Lyon-Villeurbanne. Setting the tone immediately, the hosts raced out to a 29–20 advantage during an explosive first quarter and continued to widen the gap, entering the locker room at half-time comfortably ahead 50–34.

The offensive attack was paced by Carsen Edwards, who piled up 16 points for the Lithuanian outfit. On the opposing side, Hugo Besson led the French visitors by tallying 13 points and pulling down 5 rebounds.

The projection model accurately anticipated this outcome, giving Zalgiris Kaunas a 74% likelihood to win with an expected scoreline of 90–84. Because the hosts cleared the -8.5 spread and both offenses flourished, the 190 combined points easily bypassed the established 173.5 total line.

Thanks to the triumph, Zalgiris Kaunas climbed to 12th position with a 3–4 record, while Lyon-Villeurbanne fell to 17th at 2–5. Domestic schedules await both clubs on Sun 25 Oct, with Zalgiris Kaunas remaining home to Jonava and Lyon-Villeurbanne hosting home to Nancy.

Zalgiris Kaunas vs Lyon-Villeurbanne: full box score and prediction

Fenerbahce 64–61 Olympiacos

Mounting a disciplined second-half rally, Fenerbahce pulled off a narrow 64–61 away triumph against Olympiacos. The Turkish side faced a 24–34 deficit at the break before stifling the hosts down the stretch, culminating in a decisive 19–12 fourth-quarter charge.

Shavon Shields delivered a vital two-way showing for Fenerbahce, putting up 17 points to go with 7 rebounds. Olympiacos countered behind a double-double from Aleksandar Vezenkov, who posted 17 points and collected 10 boards.

The outcome defied the model's projection, which favored Olympiacos to prevail with a 57% win probability and an anticipated 86–85 score. Consequently, Olympiacos failed to cover the -2.5 spread, while the gritty defensive battle yielded 125 total points, well short of the 169.5 total.

Improving to 6–1, Fenerbahce settled into 2nd place in the standings, whereas Olympiacos dropped down to 4th with a 5–2 mark. Both teams return to court on Sun 25 Oct for road games, with Olympiacos heading away at Promitheas and Fenerbahce traveling away at Karsiyaka.

Olympiacos vs Fenerbahce: full box score and prediction

Valencia 104–93 Paris

An offensive explosion carried Valencia to a decisive 104–93 road victory over Paris. A tight first half concluded with Valencia clinging to a 57–54 edge, but the Spanish squad took full command right after intermission by dominating the third period 26–16.

Floor general T.J. Shorts spearheaded the away team's offense, delivering a stellar line of 25 points and 9 assists. For Paris, Jared Rhoden provided steady resistance with 20 points and 4 assists.

Our model accurately foresaw a road win, assigning Valencia a 63% chance alongside a projected 94–91 final score. Paris was unable to hold the +4.5 spread, and the high-octane 197-point aggregate surpassed the model's 187.5 total line.

The result elevated Valencia into 3rd place with a 5–2 balance, leaving Paris in 18th place at 1–6. Both clubs play again on Sun 25 Oct, as Paris travels away at Roanne while Valencia stays home to Baskonia.

Paris vs Valencia: full box score and prediction

How the model did

Out of three matchups scheduled on Friday 23 October, the predictive model correctly selected 2 straight-up winners. Home teams managed a single cover against the spread in three attempts, while over selections hit twice. The overall seasonal record now sits at 7 out of 10 correct EuroLeague picks (70%). Every graded pick is public.

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