Baskonia vs Anadolu Efes (Euroleague): odds and picks 31.10.2025

High-tension duel at the Buesa Arena, where Baskonia (2.35) will look to cause an upset against Anadolu Efes (1.57), who arrive with more experience and a squad designed to fight for everything. The Turks are favourites, but in Vitoria, no one gives anything away. Dusko Ivanovic’s team needs a game full of energy, rebounds and medium-high tempo to unsettle Efes, who, if they control the tempo and find their outside shooters, can impose their hierarchy.

My take: if Baskonia takes care of the ball and gets the three-pointers going (Howard/TLC), the Buesa can get them right into the game. But if Efes manages to slow down the pace, punish them from the post and score from the free-throw line, they will take an authoritative victory. Everything points to a clash of momentum: local energy against Turkish control.

Information: date, time and where to watch the game

• Competition: Euroleague
• Date: Friday, 31 October 2025

Odds for the winner of the Baskonia vs Anadolu Efes match

 (Reference odds; may vary until the time of the match)

Latest news on Baskonia

Baskonia arrives with its usual style: fast possessions, fluid movement and a heavy reliance on outside shooting. The challenge is not to rush against an Efes team that knows how to punish every mistake. At home, with Markus Howard on a roll, they can take the game to their opponents.

Probable starting five and key players

• Point guard: Trent Forrest / Markquis Nowell
• Shooting guard: Markus Howard
• Small forward: Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot
• Power forward: Tadas Sedekerskis / Luka Šamanić
• Centre: Khalifa Diop / Mamadi Diakite

Howard is the offensive engine. If he connects early from outside, the Buesa Arena lights up. Forrest provides calm and reading, TLC brings physicality and defence, while Sedekerskis is the rebound barometer.

Current situation in the Euroleague

The Vitorians alternate between good nights and dangerous lapses. They tend to be more reliable at home, but struggle against teams that dominate the pace. If their outside shooting stays above 37%, the game opens up.

Latest news on Anadolu Efes

Efes arrives with more experience and a lethal perimeter. Shane Larkin and Will Clyburn are game changers, and the inside game with Pleiss and Ercan Osmani gives them control on the rebound and resources in the pick&roll. The goal will be to avoid chaos and keep the game in the middle of the court.

Probable starting five and key players

• Point guard: Shane Larkin
• Shooting guard: Rodrigue Beaubois
• Small forward: Will Clyburn
• Power forward: Ercan Osmani / Tyrique Jones
• Centre: Tibor Pleiss

Larkin commands and sets the pace; Clyburn generates from 1v1; Pleiss provides reliability and balance. If they manage to impose their offensive structure, their accuracy and experience should carry weight in the final minutes.

Current situation in the EuroLeague

Efes remains a solid team, but more inconsistent away from Istanbul. When they manage to slow down the pace and move the ball patiently, they control the end of the game. Their danger lies in the minutes when Larkin and Clyburn share the court: that’s when they almost always go on a favourable run.

Recent clashes between Baskonia and Anadolu Efes

Historically, Efes has dominated this match-up in recent seasons, although Baskonia has already shown that it can break the mould at home. In Vitoria, the games are usually fast-paced and close to 90 points, with Howard and Clyburn often leading the scoring.

Summary of key factors in this match

• Pace: medium-high favours Baskonia; low and tactical favours Efes.
• Rebounding: key to cutting off Turkish second chances.
• Three-pointers: Baskonia needs to exceed 36% to compete.
• Losses: if the home team scores less than 12, they have a real chance.
• Fouls by the home centre: they affect the entire defensive structure.
• Clyburn and Howard: the barometers of the match.

Baskonia vs Anadolu Efes: our prediction

BeniThe conservative one

Anadolu Efes to win (1.57)

Due to their control of the pace, individual quality and hierarchy in closing out games, I see Efes prevailing in a competitive match but with an experienced finish.

BetoThe bold one

Will Clyburn scores 20+ points (3.20)

The American forward tends to thrive in heated environments and against defences with long help. If the match remains even, he can easily score more than 20 points.