BC Roma vs Givova Scafati

Prediction

• BC Roma: 81%
• Givova Scafati: 19%

Pick: BC Roma (Medium confidence)

Match context

Roma host Scafati on Saturday evening in round six, with both clubs level on two points according to the preview. The coaches, Piero Bucchi and Alessandro Magro, have met eight times with four wins each. Scafati come in after a comeback win over Trento.

Recent form

Roma have lost three games in a row, to Maxima Roma on the final possession and narrowly to Venezia and Varese. Scafati's most recent result was a comeback win over Trento. Exact scores were not given in the sources found.

How they attack and defend

Roma are described as the league's top scorers, averaging close to 100 points per game, with Kelly Olynyk scoring 38 in their last game. Scafati have been slowed by injuries and are rebuilding with a nearly all-new group. Roma's scoring is the clear strength, while defence is the question for both.

Head to head

Between the two clubs no recent meeting data was found. The coaches' own record is level at 4-4.

Key players and availability

Kelly Olynyk, Nico Mannion, Erik Stevenson and Gerald Ayayi are the key names named for Roma. Brandon Johnson spoke for Scafati and described the match as a test. No confirmed absences were named.

The edge

The pick is Roma at home, because their scoring output is far higher and they are due a close game to go their way. It goes wrong if Roma's run of late-game losses continues and Scafati's confidence from the Trento comeback carries them into a final-minute win.

Team news

• Three straight close losses: Roma have lost three close games, all decided late, but average close to 100 points per game; Kelly Olynyk scored 38 in the last one.
• Scafati say they are nearly a new group: Brandon Johnson said the team is nearly all new, has improved despite injuries and sees the trip as a test; no players were named as out.