THESSALONIKI (Interstat) — Mykonos will visit Iraklis on Saturday at Ivanofeio Indoor Hall in Thessaloniki, Greece, with both teams looking to build momentum in the early part of their seasons. Mykonos enters at 6-4, while Iraklis is 4-6. Both teams are in the middle of a busy stretch and will use the matchup as a chance to improve their position.

Mykonos will look to Ronnie Harrell for production on the wing. Harrell recently scored 17 points with four rebounds and three assists in a win over CSM Oradea. He also pulled down 12 rebounds in a loss to Lefkadas and scored 11 points in a win at VEF Riga. Mykonos most recently earned an 89-79 home win over Oradea, with Devin Cannady scoring 21 points and Harrell and Jermaine Love each adding 17. Harrell’s ability to contribute on the boards and as a scorer gives Mykonos another option alongside Cannady and Love.

Iraklis will counter with Hassan Diarra, who has been a steady backcourt presence. Diarra had 19 points and 10 assists in an 81-64 home win over AEK Larnaca. He also scored 22 points with five assists at BC Tartu and had 12 points and seven rebounds at Doxa Lefkadas. In the win over AEK Larnaca, Cole Syllas scored 11 points and Jacob Hutson added 13. Diarra’s playmaking has been important for an Iraklis side that has shown it can score in bunches.

The matchup features contrasting recent form. Mykonos has won two of its last three, including the victory over Oradea, while Iraklis has won two of its last three after the home win over AEK Larnaca. Iraklis will try to use the home court at Ivanofeio Indoor Hall, while Mykonos will aim to carry its recent scoring balance on the road. Mykonos has alternated wins and losses over its recent stretch, and Iraklis has endured a tighter run that includes overtime results.

Iraklis will be the home side and the pregame favorite, but Mykonos has the stronger overall record. The game is expected to be closely contested, with both teams relying on their top playmakers to create offense. Mykonos will need Harrell to remain active on the boards and in scoring, while Iraklis will lean on Diarra to organize the offense and create chances for teammates.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Iraklis 85, Mykonos 84. Interstat’s ELO system projects Iraklis with a 56.6 percent probability to win. Iraklis has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -6.5, and the over/under for the game is 156.