CRAIOVA (Interstat) — Craiova will host Kolossos Rodou on Wednesday at Sporturilor Craiova in a matchup between teams with different recent rhythms. Craiova enters at 5-4, while Kolossos Rodou is 6-7. The home side won its most recent game 105-96 over Gence and also earned a 107-105 victory at Atlassib Sibiu. Craiova also dropped a 118-96 decision at Esenler. Craiova has scored at a high rate in several recent home and road appearances, and it will try to carry that production into this game.

Ronald Polite is the player to watch for Craiova. The guard produced 20 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in the team’s most recent victory, and he also scored 21 points with six rebounds and seven assists in the prior win. Polite has been central to Craiova’s attack, creating for himself and others while playing heavy minutes. Demetrius Davis and Michael Durr have provided support, with Davis scoring 20 points in the latest outing and Durr adding 12 points and nine rebounds. Craiova will need that balance against a Kolossos Rodou side that can score from multiple spots.

Ezra Manjon leads the visiting backcourt. He had 16 points and four assists in Kolossos Rodou’s most recent win, and he scored 16 points with seven rebounds in a recent road game. Manjon has reached 16 points in several recent appearances, giving the Greek team a dependable option in transition and in half-court sets. Giorgos Kamperidis added 15 points in the latest win, and Cj Harris contributed 10 points and four assists. Kolossos Rodou won the earlier meeting between the teams this season, 77-65, and will aim for a sweep of the matchup.

Kolossos Rodou also has recent wins over Peristeri and Rilski Sportist, with the Peristeri result coming by an 81-78 margin. The visiting side has shown the ability to score in bunches, but it has also been involved in several close games this season. The visitors will need a disciplined defensive effort. Craiova’s home crowd and court familiarity could play a role as the home team looks to protect its floor.

The game is set for Sporturilor Craiova in Craiova. Craiova has been productive at home, while Kolossos Rodou has alternated strong offensive showings with tighter defensive performances. The visiting side will try to control tempo and limit Craiova’s backcourt touches, while Craiova will look to use its home court and recent scoring rhythm to dictate the pace.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Craiova 95, Kolossos Rodou 89. Interstat’s ELO system gives Craiova a 56.6 percent probability to win.