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SCM Craiova vs CSM Targu Mures Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 16 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 15:00
Final 95-89
25-25 26-22 27-20 17-22
Position#7
Record9-5
FormWWWLL
Points / game87.2
Allowed / game82.7
SCM Craiova 🏆
Romania
vs
CSM Targu Mures
Romania
Position#9
Record8-7
FormLWWLW
Points / game92.9
Allowed / game93.9
RomaniaDivizia ARound 17
Other2025-26
Meetings · SCM Craiova v CSM Targu Mures
04 Jan 2027
SCM v CSM
upcoming
16 Jan 2026
SCM 95
CSM 89
08 Feb 2025
SCM 80
CSM 71
10 Nov 2023
SCM 69
CSM 70
17 Dec 2022
SCM 90
CSM 86
07 Jan 2018
SCM 84
CSM 69
27 Mar 2017
SCM 92
CSM 97
11 Feb 2017
SCM 91
CSM 72
20 Apr 2016
SCM 96
CSM 99
18 Apr 2016
SCM 95
CSM 98
13 Mar 2016
SCM 98
CSM 91
22 Nov 2015
SCM 82
CSM 90
18 Jan 2015
SCM 72
CSM 66
05 Oct 2013
SCM 81
CSM 68
17 Feb 2013
SCM 88
CSM 82
06 Nov 2011
SCM 94
CSM 97
13 Nov 2010
SCM 73
CSM 81
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

SCM Craiova winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
CSM Targu Mures winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

SCM CraiovaRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCraiova
Date
Competition
CSM Oradea
#2
L
59-77
59
77
-18
44avg 76
A15/11
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#9
W
102-97
102
97
+5
95avg 76
A19/11
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
76-96
76
96
-20
64avg 76
H06/12
Divizia A
Corona Brasov
#13
W
82-77
82
77
+5
72avg 76
A13/12
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#10
L
92-95
92
95
-3
78avg 76
H17/12
Romanian Cup
Arges Pitesti
#11
W
89-78
89
78
+11
89avg 76
H20/12
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#10
W
91-82 OT
91
82
+9
82avg 76
A23/12
Romanian Cup
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
W
95-84
95
84
+11
89avg 76
A29/12
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#14
L
95-98
95
98
-3
86avg 76
H04/01
Divizia A
SCM Timisoara
#8
L
64-85
64
85
-21
42avg 76
A10/01
Divizia A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-27
11-22
18-17
9-11
25-26
31-25
24-21
22-25
17-22
19-25
23-25
17-24
23-16
21-15
18-25
20-21
21-30
20-26
18-16
33-23
23-16
19-12
24-28
23-22
20-13
20-15
10-22
26-23
19-12
23-27
29-18
24-27
17-25
24-21
27-20
27-32
17-27
19-25
15-17
13-16
171.4Avg total
84.5Scored
86.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)87.282.7169.9+4.564%
Season at home (8)92.881.8174.5+11.075%
Season away (6)79.884.0163.8-4.250%
Last 10 (10)84.586.9171.4-2.450%
Last 5 (5)86.885.4172.2+1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)73.787.6161.4-13.90%
vs Similar ◀ (12)85.085.5170.5-0.558%
vs Weaker (7)93.179.3172.4+13.971%
This opponent (CSM Targu Mures) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
CSM Targu MuresRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMures
Date
Competition
CSM Targu Jiu
#15
W
95-85
95
85
+10
88avg 86
H13/11
Divizia A
SCM Craiova
#7
L
97-102
97
102
-5
90avg 86
H19/11
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
82-101
82
101
-19
71avg 86
H04/12
Divizia A
Valcea
#6
W
110-105 OT
110
105
+5
96avg 86
A13/12
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#2
L
96-97
96
97
-1
90avg 86
A17/12
Romanian Cup
Voluntari
#3
L
85-89
85
89
-4
75avg 86
H20/12
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#2
W
105-85
105
85
+20
108avg 86
H23/12
Romanian Cup
Corona Brasov
#13
W
120-117 OT
120
117
+3
110avg 86
A30/12
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#11
L
92-96
92
96
-4
86avg 86
H05/01
Divizia A
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
W
103-96 OT
103
96
+7
101avg 86
H10/01
Divizia A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-24
31-21
22-22
25-18
26-25
25-31
21-24
25-22
16-26
28-19
20-32
18-24
31-27
18-25
29-21
17-22
33-27
29-31
23-21
11-18
24-21
20-18
24-21
17-29
37-13
28-23
19-24
21-25
31-19
23-23
22-29
17-22
21-20
22-35
27-26
22-15
21-22
20-17
24-11
18-33
195.8Avg total
98.5Scored
97.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)92.993.9186.7-1.053%
Season at home (8)90.194.2184.4-4.138%
Season away (7)96.093.4189.4+2.671%
Last 10 (10)98.597.3195.8+1.250%
Last 5 (5)101.096.6197.6+4.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)88.5102.0190.5-13.50%
vs Similar ◀ (15)90.193.6183.7-3.540%
vs Weaker (13)97.381.5178.8+15.885%
This opponent (SCM Craiova) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +3.3+3.3Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: -1.0-1.0Q4: -3.7-3.7
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +3.3+3.3Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: -1.0-1.0Q4: -3.7-3.7
SCM CraiovaCSM Targu Mures
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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SCM CraiovaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
CSM Oradea
#2
L
32-49
32
49
-17
A15/11
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#9
W
56-51
56
51
+5
A19/11
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
36-47
36
47
-11
H06/12
Divizia A
Corona Brasov
#13
W
44-31
44
31
+13
A13/12
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#10
L
41-56
41
56
-15
H17/12
Romanian Cup
Arges Pitesti
#11
W
42-28
42
28
+14
H20/12
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#10
W
40-28
40
28
+12
A23/12
Romanian Cup
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
W
42-39
42
39
+3
A29/12
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#14
L
41-46
41
46
-5
H04/01
Divizia A
SCM Timisoara
#8
L
36-52
36
52
-16
A10/01
Divizia A
83.7Avg total
41.0Scored
42.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)41.141.682.7-0.650%-
Last 30 at home (15)41.540.582.1+1.047%-
Last 30 away (15)40.642.783.3-2.153%-
Last 10 (10)41.042.783.7-1.750%-
Last 5 (5)40.238.678.8+1.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)37.243.580.7-6.418%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)42.541.684.1+0.967%-
vs Weaker (7)44.738.783.4+6.071%-
This opponent (CSM Targu Mures) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
CSM Targu MuresLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
CSM Targu Jiu
#15
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H13/11
Divizia A
SCM Craiova
#7
L
51-56
51
56
-5
H19/11
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
44-45
44
45
-1
H04/12
Divizia A
Valcea
#6
L
49-52
49
52
-3
A13/12
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#2
W
62-58
62
58
+4
A17/12
Romanian Cup
Voluntari
#3
W
44-39
44
39
+5
H20/12
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#2
W
65-36
65
36
+29
H23/12
Romanian Cup
Corona Brasov
#13
W
54-42
54
42
+12
A30/12
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#11
L
43-55
43
55
-12
H05/01
Divizia A
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
W
41-39
41
39
+2
H10/01
Divizia A
96.8Avg total
50.1Scored
46.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.043.791.6+4.363%-
Last 30 at home (16)48.442.691.0+5.862%-
Last 30 away (14)47.544.992.4+2.664%-
Last 10 (10)50.146.796.8+3.460%-
Last 5 (5)49.442.291.6+7.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)44.048.092.0-4.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)44.645.089.6-0.447%-
vs Weaker (13)52.541.593.9+11.092%-
This opponent (SCM Craiova) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
SCM Craiovatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

SCM Craiova: 83.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.6 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.0 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.2 points a game
52%
29%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers35.419.8
55.9%
55.9%39.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.29.0
29.8%
33.8%27.0
🏀 Free throws22.616.9
74.8%
73.0%16.9
They take 65.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
CSM Targu Murestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

CSM Targu Mures: 98.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.2 points a game
52%
29%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.824.4
54.5%
55.9%48.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.210.8
39.7%
33.8%32.4
🏀 Free throws21.516.9
78.6%
73.0%16.9
They take 72.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 16 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
SCM Craiova
LLWWWLWLWL
CSM Targu Mures
WLWWLLWLLW
#7
League position
#9
-3.9
Net rating
+2.4
109.2
Offensive rating
119.5
113.1
Defensive rating
117.0
50.8%
Effective FG%
56.4%
53.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
14.5%
Turnover %
12.4%
29.8%
Off. rebound %
27.5%
0.34
Free-throw rate
0.30
29.8%
3-point %
39.7%
52.8%
Assist %
57.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence109.2 · 119.5Defence113.1 · 117.0Shooting50.8% · 56.4%3-point %29.8% · 39.7%Ball care14.5% · 12.4%Off. rebounds29.8% · 27.5%Free throws0.34 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ SCM Craiova   ■ CSM Targu Mures
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
SCM Craiova wins
6
CSM Targu Mures wins
DateGameScore
19/11/25CSM Targu Mures v SCM Craiova97-102
08/02/25SCM Craiova v CSM Targu Mures80-71
21/10/24CSM Targu Mures v SCM Craiova89-76
15/01/24CSM Targu Mures v SCM Craiova84-70
10/11/23SCM Craiova v CSM Targu Mures69-70
17/12/22SCM Craiova v CSM Targu Mures90-86 OT
16/11/22CSM Targu Mures v SCM Craiova75-73
07/01/18SCM Craiova v CSM Targu Mures84-69
13/10/17CSM Targu Mures v SCM Craiova78-75
27/03/17SCM Craiova v CSM Targu Mures92-97
SCM Craiovalast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/26ASCM Timisoara64-85
04/01/26HPetrolul Ploiesti95-98
29/12/25ARapid Bucuresti95-84
23/12/25AArges Pitesti91-82 OT
20/12/25HArges Pitesti89-78
17/12/25HArges Pitesti92-95
13/12/25ACorona Brasov82-77
06/12/25HVoluntari76-96
19/11/25ACSM Targu Mures102-97
15/11/25ACSM Oradea59-77
CSM Targu Mureslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/26HRapid Bucuresti103-96 OT
05/01/26HArges Pitesti92-96
30/12/25ACorona Brasov120-117 OT
23/12/25HCSU Sibiu105-85
20/12/25HVoluntari85-89
17/12/25ACSU Sibiu96-97
13/12/25AValcea110-105 OT
04/12/25HCSM Oradea82-101
19/11/25HSCM Craiova97-102
13/11/25HCSM Targu Jiu95-85

📊 11. Overall Statistics

SCM Craiova
Divizia A 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL64%
HomeWWLWL75%
AwayLWWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1486
Win %64%75%50%
Points / game87.292.879.8
Allowed / game82.781.884.0
Point differential+4.5+11.0-4.2
Avg total169.9174.5163.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+43%62%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)0% (1)100% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
CSM Targu Mures
Divizia A 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW53%
HomeLLLLW38%
AwayWLWWW71%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1587
Win %53%38%71%
Points / game92.990.196.0
Allowed / game93.994.293.4
Point differential-1.0-4.1+2.6
Avg total186.7184.4189.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%12%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)25% (4)67% (3)
Overtime %27%12%43%
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 CSM Oradea1514193%87.772.0+15.7
2 Voluntari1511473%88.879.3+9.5
3 Arges Pitesti1510567%80.375.0+5.3
4 SCM Craiova149564%87.282.7+4.5
5 Valcea148657%90.983.8+7.1
6 SCM Timisoara158753%89.185.1+4.0
7 Rapid Bucuresti158753%83.281.7+1.5
8 Dinamo Bucharest158753%85.484.2+1.2
9 CSM Targu Mures158753%92.993.9-1.0
10 BC Steaua Bucuresti157847%83.883.2+0.6
11 Corona Brasov157847%85.788.1-2.5
12 Petrolul Ploiesti146843%86.790.2-3.5
13 CSU Sibiu156940%82.685.8-3.2
14 CSM Targu Jiu151147%74.490.1-15.7
15 Municipal Galati150150%73.696.7-23.1
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
SCM Craiova2526271795
CSM Targu Mures2522202289
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