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Bakken Bears81Benfica91

Wed 7 Oct 2026, 16:30 Predictions graded

Predictions15–768%

Points by period: Bakken Bears and Benfica.
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Bakken Bears	16	20	14	31
Benfica	19	19	27	26

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Group G opens with Benfica the narrow pick: an 85.7-83.0 projection over 40 minutes against a Bakken side that has won three straight Danish league games by double digits.

Bakken's two-point shooting and rebounding against Benfica's free-throw accuracy should keep it close. No prices are quoted for this fixture, so those forecasts, including the 156.5 combined-points level, are unpriced.

Context

Both teams enter off league wins and the fixture starts a 10-game group with two qualification places. The statistical record points to a tight game, and no player availability change is established for either side.

This is the opening game of a 10-match Group G campaign. Bakken and Benfica are competing for one of two places in the second group stage, so the fixture starts a compact qualification race rather than a one-off knockout tie.
- Group G contains six teams and each team will play 10 games.
- Only the top two teams advance to the second group stage.
Bakken's last three completed domestic games were victories. The latest, against Gladsaxe, was decided by a 61-35 halftime lead before finishing 112-75. It gives the hosts recent competitive momentum before their first European group game.
- Bakken beat Horsens IC 83-64 on 24 September.
- Bakken beat Bears Academy 108-84 on 27 September.
- Bakken beat Gladsaxe 112-75 on 30 September.
Benfica's first domestic league game of the season ended in an 84-71 win after a stronger second half. The visitors turned a three-point halftime deficit into a 13-point result, with Slater and Muhammad sharing the scoring lead. It is their most recent completed competitive result before this European opener.
- Benfica trailed Sporting 38-41 at halftime on 3 October.
- Benfica won the derby 84-71.
- Brandon Slater and Luther Muhammad each scored 21 points.
Benfica's stated approach centres on matching Bakken's energy and physicality rather than allowing the hosts to dictate the tone. Bagatskis linked that preparation to the quality shown in the 84-71 win over Sporting and called for intelligent basketball in Aarhus.
- Ainars Bagatskis described Bakken as a young and ambitious team that plays with energy and aggression.
- He said Benfica must respond with aggressive and physical basketball.
- Benfica begin their FIBA Europe Cup Group G campaign against Bakken.

Basketball markets here include overtime: the winner and the combined points count the whole game.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result6 of 7 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears cover +6.5 in the 2nd quarter in about 78 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter HandicapwonBakken Bears +6.5Estimated chance78%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica cover +2.5 (overtime included) in about 64 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · HandicapwonBenfica +2.5Estimated chance63.9%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica cover +1.5 in the 1st half in about 62 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Half HandicapwonBenfica +1.5Estimated chance62.2%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica cover +1.5 in the 1st quarter in about 62 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter HandicapwonBenfica +1.5Estimated chance61.9%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears cover +2.5 in the 3rd quarter in about 60 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter HandicaplostBakken Bears +2.5Estimated chance60.4%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica win in about 58 of 100 games like this, overtime included.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonBenficaEstimated chance58.5%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica are ahead at the end of the 40 minutes in about 56 of 100 games like this.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · Result after 40 minwonBenficaEstimated chance56.1%

Points9 of 15 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. The 3rd quarter has more than 34.5 points in about 84 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Total PointswonOver 34.5Estimated chance83.8%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica score more than 77.5 points (overtime included) in about 80 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · Team PointswonBenfica over 77.5Estimated chance79.5%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. The game has more than 156.5 points (overtime included) in about 78 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · Total PointswonOver 156.5Estimated chance78.4%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears score more than 75.5 points (overtime included) in about 77 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · Team PointswonBakken Bears over 75.5Estimated chance77.2%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica score more than 18.5 points in the 2nd quarter in about 73 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter Team PointswonBenfica over 18.5Estimated chance72.8%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. The 1st quarter has more than 38.5 points in about 70 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter Total PointslostOver 38.5Estimated chance69.7%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica score more than 18.5 points in the 3rd quarter in about 70 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Team PointswonBenfica over 18.5Estimated chance69.7%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. The 2nd quarter has more than 39.5 points in about 66 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter Total PointslostOver 39.5Estimated chance65.5%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. The 1st half has more than 80.5 points in about 65 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Half Total PointslostOver 80.5Estimated chance64.8%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears score fewer than 43.5 points in the 1st half in about 61 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Half Team PointswonBakken Bears under 43.5Estimated chance61%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica score more than 41.5 points in the 1st half in about 58 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Half Team PointslostBenfica over 41.5Estimated chance58.4%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears score more than 19.5 points in the 3rd quarter in about 58 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Team PointslostBakken Bears over 19.5Estimated chance58.3%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Benfica score more than 20.5 points in the 1st quarter in about 57 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter Team PointslostBenfica over 20.5Estimated chance57.2%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears score fewer than 21.5 points in the 2nd quarter in about 56 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter Team PointswonBakken Bears under 21.5Estimated chance55.9%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Bakken Bears 83.0, Benfica 85.7. Bakken Bears score fewer than 21.5 points in the 1st quarter in about 56 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Bakken Bears and 15 for Benfica, across seasons and competitions.
- Bakken have won their last three Basketligaen games, including 112-75 vs Gladsaxe on 30 Sep 2026, but were beaten 72-90 at Salon Vilpas in the Champions League on 18 Sep 2026.
- Benfica opened the 2026-27 LPB with an 84-71 home win over Sporting on 3 Oct 2026, and scored 88 and 87 at home in Champions League games against Vechta and Geneva in September 2026.
- Across the tracked overall samples, Bakken shoot 61.0% on two-pointers (330/541 in 15 games) and average 38.9 rebounds, while Benfica shoot 55.7% on two-pointers (300/539 in 14 games) and average 36.0 rebounds.
- Benfica have the better free-throw profile: 70.2% (252/359) and a 39.5% free-throw rate, against Bakken's 66.7% (230/345) and 32.9% free-throw rate over 15 tracked games.
- In the latest box scores, Bakken were without Q. Mincey (12.0 ppg) and C. Moller, while Benfica were without O. Okeke and J. Andrade; none is confirmed unavailable.
- The only supplied head-to-head meetings are from 2017 FIBA Europe Cup, when Bakken won 95-76 at home and 108-95 away; both rosters have changed since.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter Team PointswonBakken Bears under 21.5Estimated chance55.8%

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Benficav

Bakken Bears

Nov 15, 2017·FIB

W95–76

Bakken Bearsv Benfica

Benfica

Oct 25, 2017·FIB

187Avg total points

16Avg margin

2meetings

League table

FIBA Europe Cup · FIBA Europe Cup - Regular Season · Group A

#TeamW–LWin %

Bakken Bears

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Benfica

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Recent Form

Bakken Bears

11W 4L · last 15

vs Gladsaxe112–75 Sep 30BAS

at Bears Academy108–84 Sep 27BAS

vs Horsens83–64 Sep 24BAS

at Salon Vilpas72–90 Sep 18CL

vs Zwolle89–78 Sep 16CL

at Team FOG Naestved87–81 May 25BAS

vs Team FOG Naestved98–86 May 21BAS

at Team FOG Naestved91–81 May 18BAS

vs Team FOG Naestved92–93 OTMay 14BAS

vs Horsens110–67 May 4BAS

at Horsens103–64 Apr 30BAS

vs Horsens89–79 Apr 27BAS

at Svendborg69–85 Apr 20BAS

vs Horsens86–89 Apr 16BAS

at Team FOG Naestved95–61 Apr 10BAS

Benfica

10W 5L · last 15

vs Sporting CP84–71 Oct 3LPB

vs Vechta88–98 Sep 17CL

vs Geneva Lions87–78 Sep 15CL

at FC Porto71–75 Jun 14LPB

at FC Porto63–87 Jun 12LPB

vs FC Porto98–102 OTJun 9LPB

vs FC Porto89–73 Jun 7LPB

at Oliveirense86–78 May 28LPB

vs Oliveirense86–61 May 23LPB

vs Oliveirense98–76 May 21LPB

at Braga94–79 May 13LPB

vs Braga90–72 May 9LPB

vs Sporting CP77–79 May 3TAC

vs Oliveirense104–76 May 2TAC

vs Vasco Da Gama103–70 Apr 25LPB

Stat Battle

Last 15 games · all competitions

Bakken Bears

Stats

3–1

Benfica

Bakken Bears leads in 3 of 4 performance stats.

Shooting· 1–1

2-point %15/14 games+5.3pp

61.0%

+5.3pp

55.7%

3-point %15/14 games—

32.3%

—

32.3%

Free-throw %15/14 games+3.5pp

66.7%

+3.5pp

70.2%

Scoring mix· style, not ranked

Points from 3s15/14 games5.9pp apart

35.6%

5.9pp apart

29.7%

Free throws per shot15/14 games6.6pp apart

32.9%

6.6pp apart

39.5%

Possession· 2–0

Rebounds per game15/14 games+2.9

38.9

+2.9

36.0

Turnovers per game0.4 fewer

14.7

0.4 fewer

15.1

Bars show values. Scoring mix describes style; fewer turnovers is better. Sample badges mark gaps.