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Petrolul Ploiesti67Valcea93

Sat 10 Oct 2026, 15:00 Predictions graded

Predictions18–869%

Points by period: Petrolul Ploiesti and Valcea.
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Petrolul Ploiesti	21	20	8	18
Valcea	13	27	28	25

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings with Petrolul and took both May 2026 league games, so the tension is whether a fresher home side can break that run.

The projected score after 40 minutes, 81.6-90.3, points to a Valcea win, helped by fewer turnovers and a higher free-throw rate than Petrolul. No prices are available for this fixture, so those forecasts cannot be backed at a quote.

Context

Rest is the main condition: Petrolul have about seven days since their last game, Valcea about four after overtime on 6 October. Current-season evidence is thin, at three Petrolul games and one Valcea game this season, and the last 15 completed games for each side separate them by only 1.4 points on scoring, so conditions temper the one-sided history rather than confirming it.

Valcea go into the game at Petrolul Ploiesti on the back of a 97-90 overtime win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, a result that required an extra period after Valcea had scored heavily. Chris Coffey was a prominent contributor with 15 points, five rebounds and one assist while hitting three of his five attempts from beyond the arc. The outing is Valcea's most recent completed match before this fixture, and it shows their scoring spread and the shape of their rotation in a tight game; whether the same group and minutes are repeated against Petrolul is not settled by the result alone.
- Valcea beat Steaua Bucuresti 97-90 after overtime on 6 October.
- Chris Coffey scored 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, with five rebounds and one assist.

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

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result7 of 11 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea win in about 75 of 100 games like this, overtime included.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonValceaEstimated chance75.4%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea are ahead at the end of the 40 minutes in about 74 of 100 games like this.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · Result after 40 minwonValceaEstimated chance73.5%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea cover -2.5 (overtime included) in about 71 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · HandicapwonValcea -2.5Estimated chance70.6%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea cover +1.5 in the 1st quarter in about 69 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter HandicaplostValcea +1.5Estimated chance69.3%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea are ahead at the end of the 1st half in about 67 of 100 games like this.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Half ResultlostValceaEstimated chance67.3%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea cover -0.5 in the 1st half in about 67 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Half HandicaplostValcea -0.5Estimated chance67.3%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea cover +0.5 in the 2nd quarter in about 67 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter HandicapwonValcea +0.5Estimated chance67.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea cover +0.5 in the 3rd quarter in about 63 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter HandicapwonValcea +0.5Estimated chance62.8%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea are ahead at the end of the 2nd quarter in about 62 of 100 games like this.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter ResultwonValceaEstimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea are ahead at the end of the 1st quarter in about 59 of 100 games like this.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter ResultlostValceaEstimated chance58.8%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea are ahead at the end of the 3rd quarter in about 57 of 100 games like this.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter ResultwonValceaEstimated chance57.4%

Points11 of 15 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Petrolul Ploiesti score fewer than 45.5 points in the 1st half in about 75 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Half Team PointswonPetrolul Ploiesti under 45.5Estimated chance75.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. The 2nd quarter has more than 38.5 points in about 74 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter Total PointswonOver 38.5Estimated chance74.3%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Petrolul Ploiesti score fewer than 88.5 points (overtime included) in about 73 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · Team PointswonPetrolul Ploiesti under 88.5Estimated chance73.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea score more than 19.5 points in the 3rd quarter in about 70 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Team PointswonValcea over 19.5Estimated chance69.9%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea score more than 20.5 points in the 2nd quarter in about 68 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter Team PointswonValcea over 20.5Estimated chance68.4%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Petrolul Ploiesti score fewer than 22.5 points in the 2nd quarter in about 67 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter Team PointswonPetrolul Ploiesti under 22.5Estimated chance67.4%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea score more than 86.5 points (overtime included) in about 66 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · Team PointswonValcea over 86.5Estimated chance66.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. The 3rd 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 Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Total PointslostOver 39.5Estimated chance66%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. The 1st half has fewer than 89.5 points in about 63 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Half Total PointswonUnder 89.5Estimated chance62.5%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. The game has more than 168.5 points (overtime included) in about 60 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · Total PointslostOver 168.5Estimated chance59.7%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Petrolul Ploiesti score fewer than 21.5 points in the 3rd quarter in about 59 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Team PointswonPetrolul Ploiesti under 21.5Estimated chance58.9%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. The 1st quarter has fewer than 44.5 points in about 58 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter Total PointswonUnder 44.5Estimated chance58.5%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Petrolul Ploiesti score fewer than 21.5 points in the 1st quarter in about 58 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter Team PointswonPetrolul Ploiesti under 21.5Estimated chance58.3%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea score more than 21.5 points in the 1st quarter in about 58 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter Team PointslostValcea over 21.5Estimated chance58.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 81.6, Valcea 90.3. Valcea score more than 44.5 points in the 1st half in about 55 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Petrolul Ploiesti and 15 for Valcea, across seasons and competitions.
- Valcea have won seven of the last eight meetings, including both 2025-2026 Divizia A games in May 2026 (104-95 away, 97-75 home) and the February 2026 game 94-69.
- Petrolul's three 2026-2027 games (Divizia A at Voluntari 84-103 on 3 Oct; Romanian Cup 74-88 and 72-65 against SCM Timisoara) average 76.7 scored and 85.3 conceded.
- Valcea's only 2026-2027 game was a 97-90 overtime home win over Steaua Bucuresti on 6 October, so their current-season scoring is inflated by the extra period.
- Across the last 15 games each, Valcea average 87.8 points on 1317 total and Petrolul 86.4 on 1296, but Valcea turn it over less (11.2 vs 13.5 per game) and get to the line more (free-throw rate 0.364 vs 0.295).
- At Petrolul, Valcea have scored 104, 94, 86 and 96 across the last four visits, while Petrolul have managed 95, 69, 77 and 92 at home in those same meetings.
- Valcea last played about 4 days before kickoff after an overtime game; Petrolul have had about 7 days since their last game, a small freshness edge to the hosts.
BetBugs · 1st Half Team PointslostValcea over 44.5Estimated chance55.4%

L95–104

Petrolul Ploiestiv Valcea

Valcea

May 13, 2026·DIV

L97–75

Valceav

Petrolul Ploiesti

May 10, 2026·DIV

L69–94

Petrolul Ploiestiv Valcea

Valcea

Feb 1, 2026·DIV

L96–84

Valceav

Petrolul Ploiesti

Oct 18, 2025·DIV

L93–83

Valceav

Petrolul Ploiesti

Apr 12, 2025·DIV

L77–86

Petrolul Ploiestiv Valcea

Valcea

Dec 14, 2024·DIV

L92–96

Petrolul Ploiestiv Valcea

Valcea

Dec 30, 2023·DIVOT

W78–84

Valceav

Petrolul Ploiesti

Oct 28, 2023·DIV

175.4Avg total points

12.1Avg margin

8meetings

League table

Liga Națională · Divizia A - Regular Season

#TeamW–LWin %

Petrolul Ploiesti

0–10%

Valcea

1–0100%

Recent Form

Petrolul Ploiesti

8W 7L · last 15

at Voluntari84–103 Oct 3DIV

vs SCM Timisoara74–88 Sep 30ROM

at SCM Timisoara72–65 Sep 26ROM

vs BC Steaua Bucuresti103–71 May 22DIV

at BC Steaua Bucuresti100–83 May 20DIV

vs Valcea95–104 May 13DIV

at Valcea75–97 May 10DIV

vs CSM Targu Mures89–79 Apr 30DIV

at CSM Targu Mures91–74 Apr 26DIV

at CSM Targu Mures91–89 Apr 24DIV

vs SCM Craiova88–105 Apr 18DIV

at CSM Targu Jiu83–68 Apr 14DIV

vs Rapid Bucuresti78–84 Apr 7DIV

at Municipal Galati90–88 Apr 2DIV

vs Arges Pitesti83–85 Mar 29DIV

Valcea

10W 5L · last 15

vs BC Steaua Bucuresti97–90 OTOct 6DIV

at SCM Timisoara94–90 May 27DIV

vs SCM Timisoara92–85 May 23DIV

at SCM Timisoara84–90 May 20DIV

at Petrolul Ploiesti104–95 May 13DIV

vs Petrolul Ploiesti97–75 May 10DIV

at CSM Targu Jiu73–67 Apr 30DIV

vs CSM Targu Jiu89–87 Apr 26DIV

vs CSM Targu Jiu96–80 Apr 24DIV

vs Dinamo Bucharest81–88 Apr 18DIV

at BC Steaua Bucuresti69–66 Apr 15DIV

vs CSU Sibiu86–98 Apr 7DIV

at CSM Targu Mures84–102 Apr 2DIV

vs SCM Timisoara88–85 Mar 29DIV

at SCM Craiova83–97 Mar 25DIV

Stat Battle

Last 15 games · all competitions

Petrolul Ploiesti

Stats

0–5

Valcea

Valcea leads in 5 of 5 performance stats.

Shooting· 0–3

2-point %+0.4pp

58.9%

+0.4pp

59.3%

3-point %+1.4pp

31.6%

+1.4pp

33.0%

Free-throw %+0.9pp

72.6%

+0.9pp

73.5%

Scoring mix· style, not ranked

Points from 3s6.0pp apart

20.4%

6.0pp apart

26.4%

Free throws per shot6.9pp apart

29.5%

6.9pp apart

36.4%

Possession· 0–2

Rebounds per game+1.0

32.9

+1.0

33.9

Turnovers per game2.3 fewer

13.5

2.3 fewer

11.2

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