Barcelona hosted Efes in the last round and get beaten 86-88 and with that result, Efes became the only team - so far - that defeated two times the Catalans. The visitors totally deserved the win as they had control at most of the game, and started the final quarter with a 13 points lead. And even though the hosts attempt a final counter-attack they managed to get the so-needed win. Nikola Mirotic was the best of the visitors with his 24 points, Brandon Davies added 14 points and 7 rebounds and Cory Higgins offered Barca 12 points.

For yet another game, Barcelona are expected to rely on their solid defense. The best in the league with just 74.0 per game. And also the Catalans make the fewest turnovers 15.0 per game. Alongside their strong defense and their many stars with their offensive talent are expected to lead Barcelona to another win and stay at the top of the table for another round.  

Zalgiris get the win at Valencia, but the Lithuanians run out of gas and they couldn't make it at Baskonia two days later. They lost 81-68 from Baskonia in a game where the hosts had total control from the beginning till the last buzzer. For yet another game Marius Grigonis was Zalgiris' best player with 17 points, and only Thomas Walkup with 14 points and Joffrey Lauvergne with his 12 points fought for the guests. 

Zalgiris still remains in playoffs territory. They got in that position through big away wins throughout the season. And they do know that if they want to stay there till the end they have to continue shocking the hosts. How they do that? Playing patient and seeking chances to hit behind the arc. As long as they can control the glass. And that is what is we expect to see tonight from the Lithuanian side.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Barcelona v Zalgiris Kaunas 23-5. 

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result : 1.19 (Barcelona) - 5.00 (Zalgiris Kaunas)
• Over/Under 154.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.43 (Barcelona) - 2.65 (Zalgiris Kaunas)

*bet365 odds are correct at time of publishing (18/02, 15:00 CET) and are subject to change | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Zalgiris's Marius Grigonis besides offering 14.5 points per game has a unique contribution to his team, as he gave them two wins with his buzzer-beaters. He will be the main offensive threat for Barcelona tonight. On the other side, Cory Higgins has so far 12.7 points per game and helped Barca win the Spanish Cup against Real Madrid. He was the Cup's MVP and everyone in the team hopes that his current form will help Barca get another win.