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Cantu vs Virtus Bologna Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 23 Nov 2025
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 77-89
15-24 20-23 21-23 21-19
Position#15
Record3-5
FormLWLWL
Points / game82.0
Allowed / game91.4
vs
Position#1
Record7-1
FormWWLWW
Points / game89.0
Allowed / game80.2
ItalyLega ARound 9· PalaFitLineDesio
Domestic2025-26
Meetings · Cantu v Virtus Bologna
18 Apr 2027
KAN v VIR
upcoming
23 Nov 2025
KAN77
VIR89
17 Jan 2021
KAN82
VIR91
29 Mar 2020
KAN v VIR
upcoming
10 Mar 2019
KAN96
VIR94
10 Dec 2017
KAN94
VIR87
17 Apr 2016
KAN89
VIR73
02 Nov 2014
KAN89
VIR67
11 May 2014
KAN85
VIR74
13 Jan 2013
KAN79
VIR64
14 Jan 2012
KAN78
VIR72
23 Jan 2011
KAN83
VIR67
28 May 2010
KAN72
VIR65
22 May 2010
KAN74
VIR68
20 May 2010
KAN75
VIR64
12 Dec 2009
KAN72
VIR63
23 Nov 2008
KAN69
VIR87
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cantu winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Virtus Bologna winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

CantuItalyLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCantu
Date
Competition
Rimini
#3
W
74-66
74
66
+8
67avg 72
A10/06
Serie A2
Rimini
#3
W
85-80
85
80
+5
71avg 72
H13/06
Serie A2
Trento
#9
L
69-109
69
109
-40
50avg 72
A05/10
Lega A
Reggiana
#7
W
83-78
83
78
+5
81avg 72
H12/10
Lega A
Trapani
#3
L
63-81
63
81
-18
52avg 72
H19/10
Lega A
Brescia
#4
L
94-104
94
104
-10
87avg 72
A26/10
Lega A
Cremona
#12
W
91-83
91
83
+8
88avg 72
H02/11
Lega A
Sassari
#16
L
84-100
84
100
-16
74avg 72
A06/11
Lega A
Udine
#13
W
90-85 OT
90
85
+5
82avg 72
H09/11
Lega A
Varese
#8
L
82-91
82
91
-9
69avg 72
A16/11
Lega A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-23
11-14
19-21
25-8
18-19
18-17
15-25
34-19
15-24
15-22
12-29
27-34
20-20
21-27
20-14
22-17
17-19
20-25
15-23
11-14
27-29
11-28
26-28
30-19
23-24
24-20
22-18
22-21
20-27
17-28
23-18
24-27
20-17
21-24
13-20
21-14
21-18
19-25
17-27
25-21
169.2Avg total
81.5Scored
87.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)82.091.4173.4-9.438%
Season at home (4)81.881.8163.5+0.075%
Season away (4)82.2101.0183.2-18.80%
Last 10 (10)81.587.7169.2-6.250%
Last 5 (5)88.292.6180.8-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)77.293.0170.2-15.825%
vs Similar (11)84.382.2166.5+2.173%
vs Weaker (15)80.072.1152.1+7.967%
This opponent (Virtus Bologna) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Virtus BolognaItalyLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBologna
Date
Competition
Zalgiris Kaunas
#5
L
65-86
65
86
-21
57avg 79
A28/10
Euroleague
Bayern
#14
L
70-86
70
86
-16
63avg 79
A30/10
Euroleague
Trento
#9
W
102-83
102
83
+19
102avg 79
A01/11
Lega A
Varese
#8
W
83-77
83
77
+6
79avg 79
A04/11
Lega A
Baskonia
#18
L
76-87
76
87
-11
70avg 79
A06/11
Euroleague
Reggiana
#7
W
80-78
80
78
+2
78avg 79
H09/11
Lega A
Anadolu Efes
#19
W
99-89
99
89
+10
104avg 79
H11/11
Euroleague
Barcelona
#8
L
81-88
81
88
-7
80avg 79
A14/11
Euroleague
Treviso
#14
W
101-79
101
79
+22
102avg 79
A17/11
Lega A
Maccabi Tel Aviv
#12
W
99-89
99
89
+10
102avg 79
H21/11
Euroleague
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
11-25
22-17
17-16
15-28
15-18
23-23
17-20
15-25
26-24
31-19
21-19
24-21
16-23
23-12
14-19
30-23
14-23
20-23
23-19
19-22
17-17
18-15
21-19
24-27
28-24
20-21
28-28
23-16
19-20
24-25
24-16
14-27
26-25
25-20
18-9
32-25
26-24
30-21
24-21
19-23
169.8Avg total
85.6Scored
84.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)89.080.2169.2+8.888%
Season at home (4)86.080.8166.8+5.275%
Season away (4)92.079.8171.8+12.2100%
Last 10 (10)85.684.2169.8+1.460%
Last 5 (5)92.084.6176.6+7.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)80.582.2162.7-1.750%
vs Similar (13)82.380.6162.9+1.769%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)87.681.0168.6+6.680%
This opponent (Cantu) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.0-2.0Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: +4.0+4.0Q3Q3: -4.1-4.1Q3: +2.1+2.1Q4Q4: +4.7+4.7Q4: -2.2-2.2
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.0-2.0Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: +4.0+4.0Q3Q3: -4.1-4.1Q3: +2.1+2.1Q4Q4: +4.7+4.7Q4: -2.2-2.2
CantuVirtus Bologna
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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CantuLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Rimini
#3
L
30-37
30
37
-7
A10/06
Serie A2
Rimini
#3
D
36-36
36
36
+0
H13/06
Serie A2
Trento
#9
L
30-46
30
46
-16
A05/10
Lega A
Reggiana
#7
L
41-47
41
47
-6
H12/10
Lega A
Trapani
#3
L
37-44
37
44
-7
H19/10
Lega A
Brescia
#4
L
38-57
38
57
-19
A26/10
Lega A
Cremona
#12
W
47-44
47
44
+3
H02/11
Lega A
Sassari
#16
L
37-55
37
55
-18
A06/11
Lega A
Udine
#13
D
41-41
41
41
+0
H09/11
Lega A
Varese
#8
L
40-43
40
43
-3
A16/11
Lega A
82.7Avg total
37.7Scored
45.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)38.538.977.4-0.447%-
Last 30 at home (16)41.136.777.8+4.475%-
Last 30 away (14)35.641.477.1-5.814%-
Last 10 (10)37.745.082.7-7.310%-
Last 5 (5)40.648.088.6-7.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)36.548.585.0-12.00%-
vs Similar (11)38.440.779.1-2.436%-
vs Weaker (15)39.235.074.2+4.267%-
This opponent (Virtus Bologna) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Virtus BolognaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Zalgiris Kaunas
#5
L
33-42
33
42
-9
A28/10
Euroleague
Bayern
#14
L
38-41
38
41
-3
A30/10
Euroleague
Trento
#9
W
57-43
57
43
+14
A01/11
Lega A
Varese
#8
W
39-35
39
35
+4
A04/11
Lega A
Baskonia
#18
L
34-46
34
46
-12
A06/11
Euroleague
Reggiana
#7
W
35-32
35
32
+3
H09/11
Lega A
Anadolu Efes
#19
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H11/11
Euroleague
Barcelona
#8
L
43-45
43
45
-2
A14/11
Euroleague
Treviso
#14
W
51-45
51
45
+6
A17/11
Lega A
Maccabi Tel Aviv
#12
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H21/11
Euroleague
85.3Avg total
43.4Scored
41.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)41.739.481.1+2.357%-
Last 30 at home (15)41.537.979.5+3.673%-
Last 30 away (15)41.940.982.7+1.040%-
Last 10 (10)43.441.985.3+1.560%-
Last 5 (5)46.642.489.0+4.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)40.840.080.8+0.850%-
vs Similar (13)41.040.781.7+0.338%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)42.837.179.9+5.780%-
This opponent (Cantu) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cantutheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cantu: 80.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀24%
🏀🏀 2-pointers33.6 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.9 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 pts a game · 24% of the points
League average for comparison: 84.6 points a game
48%
33%
19%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers35.616.8
47.2%
54.1%33.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.79.3
32.4%
34.6%27.9
🏀 Free throws26.719.0
71.2%
76.1%19.0
They take 64.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Virtus Bolognatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Virtus Bologna: 84.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.2 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 84.6 points a game
48%
33%
19%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers32.819.6
59.8%
54.1%39.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.710.1
37.8%
34.6%30.3
🏀 Free throws19.314.7
76.2%
76.1%14.7
They take 59.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Nov 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cantu
LWLWLLWLWW
Virtus Bologna
WWLWWLWWLL
#15
League position
#1
-7.9
Net rating
+0.8
101.9
Offensive rating
117.0
109.8
Defensive rating
116.2
47.8%
Effective FG%
58.4%
52.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
19.1%
Turnover %
17.8%
29.6%
Off. rebound %
29.0%
0.42
Free-throw rate
0.32
32.4%
3-point %
37.8%
57.1%
Assist %
73.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence101.9 · 117.0Defence109.8 · 116.2Shooting47.8% · 58.4%3-point %32.4% · 37.8%Ball care19.1% · 17.8%Off. rebounds29.6% · 29.0%Free throws0.42 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ Cantu   ■ Virtus Bologna
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Cantu wins
6
Virtus Bologna wins
Cantulast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/11/25AVarese82-91
09/11/25HUdine90-85 OT
06/11/25ASassari84-100
02/11/25HCremona91-83
26/10/25ABrescia94-104
19/10/25HTrapani63-81
12/10/25HReggiana83-78
05/10/25ATrento69-109
13/06/25HRimini85-80
10/06/25ARimini74-66
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/11/25HMaccabi Tel Aviv99-89
17/11/25ATreviso101-79
14/11/25ABarcelona81-88
11/11/25HAnadolu Efes99-89
09/11/25HReggiana80-78
06/11/25ABaskonia76-87
04/11/25AVarese83-77
01/11/25ATrento102-83
30/10/25ABayern70-86
28/10/25AZalgiris Kaunas65-86

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cantu
Lega A 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL38%
HomeWLWW75%
AwayLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844
Win %38%75%0%
Points / game82.081.882.2
Allowed / game91.481.8101.0
Point differential-9.4+0.0-18.8
Avg total173.4163.5183.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (2)-
Overtime %12%25%0%
Virtus Bologna
Lega A 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW88%
HomeWLWW75%
AwayWWWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844
Win %88%75%100%
Points / game89.086.092.0
Allowed / game80.280.879.8
Point differential+8.8+5.2+12.2
Avg total169.2166.8171.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%50%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %12%0%25%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Brescia98189%88.779.7+9.0
2 Trapani98189%91.785.6+6.1
3 Virtus Bologna87188%89.080.2+8.8
4 Venezia97278%92.284.2+8.0
5 Tortona96367%89.688.6+1.0
6 Olimpia Milano95456%86.276.6+9.7
7 Cremona95456%87.383.6+3.8
8 Trieste95456%86.992.3-5.4
9 Trento94544%85.381.6+3.8
10 Basket Napoli83538%84.988.9-4.0
11 Cantu83538%82.091.4-9.4
12 Sassari82625%81.987.4-5.5
13 Udine92722%80.482.0-1.6
14 Reggiana92722%80.685.2-4.7
15 Varese92722%78.787.9-9.2
16 Treviso91811%83.695.0-11.4
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cantu1520212177
Virtus Bologna2423231989
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