Valencia Basket vs Olympiacos 13 October 2026 Prediction

Now with Olympiacos, Montero returns to Valencia's home court, where he became one of European basketball's top players during his three seasons with the club. Despite losing Montero and manager Pedro Martinez, the Spanish champions have maintained their fast-paced offense. Olympiacos will have to contend with that pace.

Xavi Albert Has Kept Pedro Martinez's System

Valencia manager Xavi Albert has integrated several new players, led by T.J. Shorts. The guard has taken charge of the half-court offense and developed an early connection with Brooks, who arrived as the Italian league MVP. Valencia has been inconsistent in domestic play, but it remains unbeaten in the EuroLeague. After four rounds, only Valencia and Panathinaikos have won every game.

Valencia Predicted Lineup: Shorts, Brooks, Taylor, Osetkowski, Sako

Out: None listed

Manager: Xavi Albert

Olympiacos Relies on an Established Core and Vezenkov

Olympiacos has already lost once in the 2026-27 EuroLeague season. Georgios Bartzokas's team fell 96-94 to Virtus in Round 3. Unlike Valencia, Olympiacos relies heavily on defense and disciplined play. Virtus found success with quick drives from its guards, and Shorts and Brooks could create similar problems.

Olympiacos Predicted Lineup: Miller-McIntyre, Ward, Fournier, Vezenkov, Jones

Out: Plotas (injury)

Manager: Georgios Bartzokas

Valencia Won Both Meetings Last Season

Valencia won both EuroLeague meetings last season, taking a 99-92 victory in Piraeus before winning 85-84 at home.

Valencia vs Olympiacos Prediction: Valencia Handicap +3.5

Main pick: Valencia has maintained its attacking style under Xavi Albert despite its roster changes and Pedro Martinez's departure. That approach took the team to the EuroLeague Final Four last spring. Olympiacos has struggled against attacking teams, losing to Virtus (94-96) and Real Madrid (89-93). The pick is Valencia +3.5 at 1.76.

Total pick: Both teams have started the EuroLeague season strongly on offense. Olympiacos has scored at least 89 points in four straight games, while Valencia is averaging more than 100. The pick is over 180.5 at 1.95.