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Sat 24 Oct 2026, 18:00 Predictions graded

Predictions7–944%

Points by period: Crailsheim Merlins and Bremerhaven.
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Crailsheim Merlins	16	17	27	20
Bremerhaven	18	18	16	16

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Crailsheim's 4-1 Pro A start and two home wins meet a Bremerhaven side averaging 85.6 points a game and chasing a fourth straight league win.

Crailsheim are the likely winners, with the game expected to land near 86-78 after 40 minutes, and there is also a lean to more than 161.5 combined points. Prices are available across the markets, but none of them stands out at our numbers.

Context

Both teams come off a similar break, Crailsheim six days after their 18 October game and Bremerhaven seven days after 17 October, and no availability change is confirmed. A Crailsheim signing was reported on 3 October, but whether he features here and in what role is not established.

Crailsheim started the Pro A season with supporters openly asking when the roster would be reinforced, and the new face was confirmed on 3 October, well before this home game. An extra body gives the coaching staff more scope to spread minutes across a run of league fixtures rather than loading the same players every week. Whether the newcomer is in uniform against Bremerhaven, and how large a role he would take straight away, is not clear.
- Crailsheim completed a new signing on 3 October 2026.
- The arrival filled a vacancy the club's supporters had been asking about during the opening weeks of the season.

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

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result5 of 8 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins cover +4.5 in the 3rd quarter in about 81 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Crailsheim Merlins and 15 for Bremerhaven, across seasons and competitions.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter HandicapwonCrailsheim Merlins +4.5Estimated chance81%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins cover +3.5 in the 2nd quarter in about 80 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Crailsheim Merlins and 15 for Bremerhaven, across seasons and competitions.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter HandicapwonCrailsheim Merlins +3.5Estimated chance80.5%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins win in about 76 of 100 games like this, overtime included.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonCrailsheim MerlinsEstimated chance75.7%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins are ahead at the end of the 40 minutes in about 74 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · Result after 40 minwonCrailsheim MerlinsEstimated chance73.8%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins are ahead at the end of the 1st half in about 68 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 1st Half ResultlostCrailsheim MerlinsEstimated chance67.5%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins are ahead at the end of the 2nd quarter in about 62 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 2nd Quarter ResultlostCrailsheim MerlinsEstimated chance62.2%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins are ahead at the end of the 1st quarter in about 59 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 1st Quarter ResultlostCrailsheim MerlinsEstimated chance58.9%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins are ahead at the end of the 3rd quarter in about 58 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter ResultwonCrailsheim MerlinsEstimated chance57.6%

Points2 of 8 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Bremerhaven score fewer than 21.5 points in the 3rd quarter in about 66 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Crailsheim Merlins and 15 for Bremerhaven, across seasons and competitions.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Team PointswonBremerhaven under 21.5Estimated chance66.4%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. The 3rd quarter has fewer than 42.5 points in about 61 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Crailsheim Merlins and 15 for Bremerhaven, across seasons and competitions.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Total PointslostUnder 42.5Estimated chance60.6%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins score more than 84.5 points (overtime included) in about 59 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · Team PointslostCrailsheim Merlins over 84.5Estimated chance58.9%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. The game has more than 161.5 points (overtime included) in about 57 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · Total PointslostOver 161.5Estimated chance57.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Bremerhaven score more than 37.5 points in the 1st half in about 56 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 1st Half Team PointslostBremerhaven over 37.5Estimated chance56.1%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. The 1st half has more than 80.5 points in about 56 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 1st Half Total PointslostOver 80.5Estimated chance55.9%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins score more than 42.5 points in the 1st half in about 55 of 100 games like this.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 1st Half Team PointslostCrailsheim Merlins over 42.5Estimated chance55.4%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Reference line · unpriced
The read
Expected score after 40 minutes: Crailsheim Merlins 86.3, Bremerhaven 77.5. Crailsheim Merlins score more than 20.5 points in the 3rd quarter in about 55 of 100 games like this. Historical reference line; unpriced forecast. Based on 15 completed games for Crailsheim Merlins and 15 for Bremerhaven, across seasons and competitions.
- Crailsheim are 4-1 in Pro A through five games, averaging 83.6 points scored and 67.6 conceded in the 2026-27 table.
- At home in Pro A this season Crailsheim beat Giessen 83-76 on 9 October and Tubingen 85-64 on 2 October, allowing 70.0 points per home game.
- Bremerhaven are 3-2 in Pro A and average 85.6 scored and 84.8 conceded, but their two road games were 70-73 at Bochum on 2 October and 85-83 in overtime at Koln on 11 October.
- In last season's Pro A meetings, Crailsheim won 103-81 at home on 13 December 2025 and 93-89 at Bremerhaven on 22 March 2026.
- Bremerhaven's only accepted box score this season, a 67-87 German Cup loss to Braunschweig on 10 September, included 20 turnovers and 26.5% three-point shooting.
BetBugs · 3rd Quarter Team PointswonCrailsheim Merlins over 20.5Estimated chance55.4%

Total points

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Full game · overtime included

Price snapshotOct 23, 07:19

Selected line

161.5

Bookmakers' main total

BetBugs · Over

57%

Chance of 162+ points

+1 pp above break-even

Over 1.78 needs 56% to break even. BetBugs sees 57%.

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Over Bookmaker quote

BetBugs 57%

Under Bookmaker quote

BetBugs 43%

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W89–93

Bremerhavenv

Crailsheim Merlins

Mar 22, 2026·PRO

W103–81

Crailsheim Merlinsv

Bremerhaven

Dec 13, 2025·PRO

L79–84

Crailsheim Merlinsv

Bremerhaven

Feb 9, 2025·PRO

W85–94

Bremerhavenv

Crailsheim Merlins

Oct 5, 2024·PRO

W86–80

Crailsheim Merlinsv

Bremerhaven

Mar 20, 2019·BBL

L93–80

Bremerhavenv

Crailsheim Merlins

Sep 28, 2018·BBL

L72–64

Bremerhavenv

Crailsheim Merlins

Apr 24, 2016·BBL

W81–66

Crailsheim Merlinsv

Bremerhaven

Dec 4, 2015·BBL

L76–91

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Bremerhaven

Mar 20, 2015·BBL

L76–68

Bremerhavenv

Crailsheim Merlins

Nov 2, 2014·BBL

164.1Avg total points

10.5Avg margin

10meetings

League table

Pro A · Pro A - Regular Season

#TeamW–LWin %

Crailsheim Merlins

4–180%

Bremerhaven

3–260%

Recent Form

Crailsheim Merlins

10W 5L · last 15

at OrangeAcademy78–84 Oct 18PRO

vs Giessen83–76 Oct 9PRO

at PS Karlsruhe91–47 Oct 4PRO

vs Tubingen85–64 Oct 2PRO

at ETB Miners81–67 Sep 26PRO

vs Phoenix Hagen86–93 Sep 10GER

at Giessen70–87 May 15PRO

vs Giessen88–86 May 13PRO

at Giessen79–89 May 10PRO

vs Giessen77–89 May 7PRO

vs Gottingen96–87 May 2PRO

at Phoenix Hagen93–90 Apr 25PRO

vs Bochum90–77 Apr 18PRO

at Paderborn87–75 Apr 11PRO

at Giessen97–96 Apr 4PRO

Bremerhaven

9W 6L · last 15

vs ETB Miners97–94 Oct 17PRO

at Koln85–83 OTOct 11PRO

vs Paderborn84–81 Oct 4PRO

at Bochum70–73 Oct 2PRO

vs OrangeAcademy92–93 Sep 27PRO

vs Basketball Braunschweig67–87 Sep 10GER

at Phoenix Hagen65–85 May 30PRO

vs Phoenix Hagen85–75 May 28PRO

at Phoenix Hagen78–83 May 26PRO

vs Phoenix Hagen87–80 May 23PRO

at Phoenix Hagen80–85 May 20PRO

vs Artland117–112 OTMay 13PRO

at Artland86–84 May 10PRO

vs Artland78–74 May 6PRO

at Tubingen85–72 May 2PRO

Stat Battle

Last 15 games · all competitions

Crailsheim Merlins

1 games

Stats

3–1

Bremerhaven

1 games

Crailsheim Merlins leads in 3 of 4 performance stats.

Shooting· 2–1

2-point %+7.5pp

57.5%

+7.5pp

50.0%

3-point %+11.0pp

37.5%

+11.0pp

26.5%

Free-throw %+11.5pp

59.1%

+11.5pp

70.6%

Scoring mix· style, not ranked

Points from 3s8.9pp apart

31.4%

8.9pp apart

40.3%

Free throws per shot7.0pp apart

34.4%

7.0pp apart

27.4%

Possession· 1–0

Rebounds per game—

33.0

—

33.0

Turnovers per game9.0 fewer

11.0

9.0 fewer

20.0

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