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SCM Craiova vs Valcea Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 25 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 97-83
24-14 28-22 24-26 21-21
Position#7
Record13-9
FormWLWLL
Points / game88.6
Allowed / game83.6
vs
Position#6
Record13-9
FormLWWWL
Points / game89.8
Allowed / game85.0
RomaniaDivizia ARound 25· Sala Polivalenta din Craiova
Other2025-26
Meetings · SCM Craiova v Valcea
24 Mar 2027
SCM v VALC
upcoming
25 Mar 2026
SCM 97
VALC83
15 Nov 2024
SCM 95
VALC73
10 Jan 2024
SCM 70
VALC96
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

SCM Craiova winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Valcea 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
SCM Timisoara
#8
L
64-85
64
85
-21
42avg 77
A10/01
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#9
W
95-89
95
89
+6
no box
H16/01
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#10
L
87-91
87
91
-4
75avg 77
A23/01
Divizia A
BC Steaua Bucuresti
#12
W
84-80
84
80
+4
77avg 77
H28/01
Divizia A
Dinamo Bucharest
#4
L
77-88
77
88
-11
71avg 77
A01/02
Divizia A
Municipal Galati
#16
W
106-74
106
74
+32
105avg 77
A07/02
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#6
L
86-96
86
96
-10
78avg 77
A14/02
Romanian Cup
CSM Targu Jiu
#15
W
101-65
101
65
+36
97avg 77
A07/03
Divizia A
Valcea
#6
L
95-97
95
97
-2
91avg 77
A11/03
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
83-98
83
98
-15
70avg 77
H19/03
Divizia A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-27
19-25
15-17
13-16
25-25
26-22
27-20
17-22
19-22
16-28
22-16
30-25
16-19
16-16
24-23
28-22
16-18
23-13
13-30
25-27
26-14
26-23
25-17
29-20
24-18
19-25
19-29
24-24
16-25
27-13
24-21
34-6
22-26
24-19
17-31
32-21
29-26
15-26
15-28
24-18
174.1Avg total
87.8Scored
86.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)88.683.6172.2+5.059%
Season at home (11)91.383.7175.0+7.573%
Season away (11)85.983.5169.5+2.445%
Last 10 (10)87.886.3174.1+1.540%
Last 5 (5)94.286.0180.2+8.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)72.884.8157.7-12.00%
vs Similar ◀ (14)85.587.3172.8-1.850%
vs Weaker (10)94.079.6173.6+14.470%
This opponent (Valcea) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
ValceaRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormValcea
Date
Competition
Municipal Galati
#16
W
96-69
96
69
+27
99avg 77
A10/01
Divizia A
CSM Targu Jiu
#15
W
89-78
89
78
+11
no box
H16/01
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
82-102
82
102
-20
73avg 77
H28/01
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#14
W
94-69
94
69
+25
98avg 77
A01/02
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
79-100
79
100
-21
67avg 77
A07/02
Divizia A
Dinamo Bucharest
#3
L
78-84
78
84
-6
71avg 77
A15/02
Romanian Cup
Corona Brasov
#13
W
94-85
94
85
+9
91avg 77
H07/03
Divizia A
SCM Craiova
#7
W
97-95
97
95
+2
85avg 77
H11/03
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#11
W
85-82
85
82
+3
77avg 77
A14/03
Divizia A
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
L
84-87
84
87
-3
77avg 77
H21/03
Divizia A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-24
21-15
22-14
23-16
23-20
20-25
29-13
17-20
23-26
19-21
20-29
20-26
34-15
23-26
22-9
15-19
18-26
25-19
19-23
17-32
21-24
19-23
11-17
27-20
26-30
19-22
23-15
26-18
26-22
19-24
31-17
21-32
30-25
16-23
16-16
23-18
23-20
20-27
25-23
16-17
172.9Avg total
87.8Scored
85.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)89.885.0174.9+4.859%
Season at home (11)91.087.5178.5+3.564%
Season away (11)88.682.6171.3+6.055%
Last 10 (10)87.885.1172.9+2.760%
Last 5 (5)87.686.6174.2+1.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)74.197.5171.6-23.412%
vs Similar ◀ (13)86.889.8176.7-3.046%
vs Weaker (8)95.173.9169.0+21.2100%
This opponent (SCM Craiova) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: +2.2+2.2Q2Q2: +0.1+0.1Q2: -2.4-2.4Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +4.2+4.2Q4Q4: +5.5+5.5Q4: -1.3-1.3
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: +2.2+2.2Q2Q2: +0.1+0.1Q2: -2.4-2.4Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +4.2+4.2Q4Q4: +5.5+5.5Q4: -1.3-1.3
SCM CraiovaValcea
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.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
SCM CraiovaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
SCM Timisoara
#8
L
36-52
36
52
-16
A10/01
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#9
W
51-47
51
47
+4
H16/01
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#10
L
35-50
35
50
-15
A23/01
Divizia A
BC Steaua Bucuresti
#12
L
32-35
32
35
-3
H28/01
Divizia A
Dinamo Bucharest
#4
W
39-31
39
31
+8
A01/02
Divizia A
Municipal Galati
#16
W
52-37
52
37
+15
A07/02
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#6
D
43-43
43
43
+0
A14/02
Romanian Cup
CSM Targu Jiu
#15
W
43-38
43
38
+5
A07/03
Divizia A
Valcea
#6
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A11/03
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H19/03
Divizia A
85.1Avg total
42.1Scored
43.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)42.041.383.3+0.853%-
Last 30 at home (15)41.841.583.3+0.340%-
Last 30 away (15)42.341.083.3+1.367%-
Last 10 (10)42.143.085.1-0.950%-
Last 5 (5)45.643.088.6+2.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)37.343.280.5-5.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)43.141.884.9+1.471%-
vs Weaker (10)43.339.482.7+3.960%-
This opponent (Valcea) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
ValceaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Municipal Galati
#16
W
51-39
51
39
+12
A10/01
Divizia A
CSM Targu Jiu
#15
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H16/01
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
42-47
42
47
-5
H28/01
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#14
W
57-41
57
41
+16
A01/02
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
43-45
43
45
-2
A07/02
Divizia A
Dinamo Bucharest
#3
L
40-47
40
47
-7
A15/02
Romanian Cup
Corona Brasov
#13
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H07/03
Divizia A
SCM Craiova
#7
L
45-46
45
46
-1
H11/03
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#11
L
46-48
46
48
-2
A14/03
Divizia A
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
L
43-47
43
47
-4
H21/03
Divizia A
91.2Avg total
45.5Scored
45.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)42.245.187.3-2.923%-
Last 30 at home (15)40.344.384.7-4.020%-
Last 30 away (15)44.145.889.9-1.727%-
Last 10 (10)45.545.791.2-0.220%-
Last 5 (5)43.848.091.8-4.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)39.049.988.9-10.90%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)41.245.886.9-4.68%-
vs Weaker (8)47.438.986.2+8.575%-
This opponent (SCM Craiova) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

SCM Craiova: 87.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers40.4 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.7 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers33.420.2
60.5%
55.9%40.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.111.2
36.0%
33.8%33.6
🏀 Free throws19.313.7
71.0%
73.0%13.7
They take 64.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Valceatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Valcea: 88.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.0 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.8 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers38.421.0
54.7%
55.9%42.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.710.6
39.7%
33.8%31.8
🏀 Free throws18.914.4
76.2%
73.0%14.4
They take 65.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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 25 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
SCM Craiova
LLWLWLWLWL
Valcea
LWWWLLWLWW
#7
League position
#6
+0.1
Net rating
+2.8
105.0
Offensive rating
104.3
104.9
Defensive rating
101.5
57.4%
Effective FG%
56.7%
56.2%
Opp. effective FG%
54.4%
14.0%
Turnover %
14.6%
31.0%
Off. rebound %
25.0%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.29
36.0%
3-point %
39.7%
52.2%
Assist %
65.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence105.0 · 104.3Defence104.9 · 101.5Shooting57.4% · 56.7%3-point %36.0% · 39.7%Ball care14.0% · 14.6%Off. rebounds31.0% · 25.0%Free throws0.30 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ SCM Craiova   ■ Valcea
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
3
SCM Craiova wins
3
Valcea wins
DateGameScore
11/03/26Valcea v SCM Craiova97-95
23/03/25Valcea v SCM Craiova82-71
15/11/24SCM Craiova v Valcea95-73
14/09/24Valcea v SCM Craiova74-79
10/01/24SCM Craiova v Valcea70-96
30/11/23Valcea v SCM Craiova77-78
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/03/26HCSM Oradea83-98
11/03/26AValcea95-97
07/03/26ACSM Targu Jiu101-65
14/02/26ACSM Targu Mures86-96
07/02/26AMunicipal Galati106-74
01/02/26ADinamo Bucharest77-88
28/01/26HBC Steaua Bucuresti84-80
23/01/26ACSU Sibiu87-91
16/01/26HCSM Targu Mures95-89
10/01/26ASCM Timisoara64-85
Valcealast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/03/26HRapid Bucuresti84-87
14/03/26AArges Pitesti85-82
11/03/26HSCM Craiova97-95
07/03/26HCorona Brasov94-85
15/02/26ADinamo Bucharest78-84
07/02/26AVoluntari79-100
01/02/26APetrolul Ploiesti94-69
28/01/26HCSM Oradea82-102
16/01/26HCSM Targu Jiu89-78
10/01/26AMunicipal Galati96-69

📊 11. Overall Statistics

SCM Craiova
Divizia A 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL59%
HomeWLWWL73%
AwayLLWWL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221111
Win %59%73%45%
Points / game88.691.385.9
Allowed / game83.683.783.5
Point differential+5.0+7.5+2.4
Avg total172.2175.0169.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%45%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)50% (2)50% (4)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Valcea
Divizia A 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL59%
HomeWLWWL64%
AwayWWWLW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221111
Win %59%64%55%
Points / game89.891.088.6
Allowed / game85.087.582.6
Point differential+4.8+3.5+6.0
Avg total174.9178.5171.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%27%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)33% (3)33% (3)
Overtime %9%9%9%
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 Oradea2320387%89.376.3+13.0
2 Voluntari2317674%89.380.1+9.2
3 Dinamo Bucharest2417771%87.182.9+4.2
4 Arges Pitesti2214864%81.576.5+5.0
5 SCM Craiova2213959%88.683.6+5.0
6 Valcea2213959%89.885.0+4.8
7 SCM Timisoara23131057%88.786.2+2.6
8 Rapid Bucuresti23131057%85.382.8+2.5
9 CSU Sibiu23121152%85.685.5+0.1
10 CSM Targu Mures23111248%93.895.1-1.3
11 Corona Brasov22101245%85.586.6-1.1
12 BC Steaua Bucuresti23101343%83.681.3+2.3
13 Petrolul Ploiesti2361726%85.093.1-8.1
14 CSM Targu Jiu232219%76.191.3-15.2
15 Municipal Galati230230%74.396.8-22.5
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 Craiova2428242197
Valcea1422262183
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