Baskonia vs Dubai (Euroleague): odds and picks 28.10.2025

With Baskonia at 1.85 and Dubai at 1.94, we have a practically pure pick’em. At the Buesa, my feeling is that the mould favours the Vitorians if the game picks up a notch and the three-pointer appears in streaks (Howard/TLC). Dubai, on the other hand, will look for long possessions, rebounds and punish the short roll to cool the atmosphere. If Baskonia takes care of the ball (≤12 turnovers) and protects its basket, it has a couple of clear paths to close out the fourth quarter.

Key points I would highlight: local defensive rebounding to avoid giving away second chances; fast breaks after turnovers (where Dubai can hurt you “cheaply”); and Baskonia’s 3-point shooting as a barometer – if they exceed 36%, the game will move at their pace. I suspect it will be a close contest with a mini-run after the break.

Information: date, time and where to watch the game

• Competition: Euroleague
• Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Odds for the winner of the Baskonia vs Dubai match

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

Latest news on Baskonia

At home, Dusko’s men tend to activate the one-on-one to free up Markus Howard and punish from 45°. Forrest/Nowell provide momentum; TLC/Sedekerskis contribute physicality and rebounding; the five (Diop/Diakite) must avoid fouls to hold the paint. If Buesa connects two three-pointers in a row, it’s an 8-0 run.

Probable starting five and roles

• Point guard: Forrest / Nowell – control and first pass
• Shooting guard: Markus Howard – outside volume
• Small forward: TLC – 3&D + transition
• Power forward: Sedekerskis / Šamanić – rebounding and open 4
• Centre: Diop / Diakite – rim protection and follow-ups

Latest news from Dubai

Physical, patient and with a plan: slow down the pace, load up the glass and live off free throws. They struggle when they are run down after a turnover and when the opposing 4 stretches the court: they arrive late to the corner. Their plan is to collapse on Howard and force Baskonia to win from the post.

Probable starting five and roles

• Point guard: playmaker (reading and pace)
• Shooting guard: hot shooter (indirect)
• Small forward: 3&D with rebounding help
• Power forward: open four for 45°
• Centre: anchor, second options and drawn fouls

Summary of key factors

• Pace: medium-high – Baskonia; low and positional – Dubai.
• Local turnovers (≤12): avoid “free” points.
• Vitoria defensive rebounding: deny second options.
• Baskonia three-pointers: barometer of the game.
• Fouls by the 5 (both): change the geometry and the bonus.

Baskonia vs Dubai: our prediction