Partizan vs Barcelona (Euroleague): odds and picks 31.10.2025

A Euroleague clash with a playoff feel to it. With Partizan (1.82) and Barcelona (1.96), the market is almost completely balanced, with a slight advantage for the Serbs due to the Stark Arena factor and its deafening atmosphere. Željko Obradović’s team thrives on its intensity and moments of inspiration from its outside players; when the pace picks up and the crowd gets behind them, they are unstoppable at times.

Roger Grimau’s Barcelona are in good offensive form, although they struggle more away from home. If they manage to impose their defensive structure and maintain their accuracy from 6.75 (Abrines, Laprovittola, Kalinic), they can control the game. My feeling: a battle of tactics, physicality and character, where the small details (rebounds, bonuses and shot selection) will tip the balance.

Information: date, time and where to watch the game

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

Odds for the winner of the Partizan vs Barcelona match

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

Latest news on Partizan

The Serbian team relies on its outside talent and offensive pace. Punter and Avramović are its barometers: when they find the basket, the Stark Arena lights up. On defence, they seek to disrupt with constant contact and a fast pace. The key: not to rush in the second quarter, where they tend to lose concentration.

Probable starting five and key players

• Point guard: J. Dozier / Aleksa Avramović
• Shooting guard: Kevin Punter
• Small forward: James Nunnally
• Power forward: Zach LeDay
• Centre: Bruno Caboclo / Frank Kaminsky

Punter is the main weapon; Nunnally provides stability and rebounding; LeDay balances inside-outside play. If they can shoot over 36% from three-point range and force 12+ turnovers from their opponents, they will have the game where they want it.

Current situation in the Euroleague

Partizan is a streaky team: at home, their energy lifts them up; away, they suffer from disconnections. They are at their best when the pace goes through Dozier and the ball flies without overusing one-on-one play.

Latest news from Barcelona

Barça is growing as a group: more solid defence, better chemistry and a rotation that responds. Laprovittola directs, Abrines and Kalinic punish from the perimeter, and Vesely continues to be a competitive clock. Where they suffer most: in direct block defence and in closing rebounds against physical insiders.

Probable starting five and key players

• Point guard: Nico Laprovittola
• Shooting guard: Tomas Satoransky / Rokas Jokubaitis
• Small forward: Alex Abrines
• Power forward: Nikola Kalinic / Jabari Parker
• Centre: Jan Vesely

The plan is to maintain a steady pace, avoid trading blows and punish Serbian help defence with open shots. If Laprovittola manages the tempo and the three-pointers fall, Barça can strike a blow.

Current situation in the Euroleague

The Azulgranas remain one of the most consistent teams in the tournament, although they struggle to maintain the same offensive fluidity away from home. If they control turnovers and rebounds, they are ready to compete on any court.

Recent encounters between Partizan and Barcelona

The recent history is very balanced: 2-2 in the last four clashes. In Belgrade, Partizan usually steps up a notch, but Barça has competed well on every visit with smart play and long rotations. The home crowd is always a factor, but it does not guarantee anything.

Summary of key factors in this match

• Pace: fast favours Partizan; medium-slow favours Barcelona.
• Three-pointers: Punter/Nunnally vs Abrines/Laprovittola, the barometer of the match.
• Defensive rebound: vital against LeDay and Caboclo.
• Turnovers: if Barça gets below 11, they have a real chance.
• Fouls by the centre (Vesely/Caboclo): they dictate everything in the paint.
• 3Q run: Serbia’s usual moment of breakthrough at home.

Partizan vs Barcelona: our prediction

BeniThe conservative one

Partizan wins or handicap -2.5. Odds 1.55

The Stark Arena factor and Punter’s form weigh heavily. If they control the rebound and avoid silly turnovers, they should prevail in a close finish.

BetoThe bold one

Kevin Punter scores 20+ points. Odds 3.20

The American guard tends to shine on big Euroleague nights in Belgrade. With high volume and offensive freedom, he can exceed that figure and be the difference maker.