ANKARA (Interstat) — TED Kolejliler will host Balikesir on Saturday at TOBB SS in Ankara, Türkiye, with the home team seeking a second win of the season and the visitor chasing its first. TED Kolejliler enters at 1-2, while Balikesir is 0-3. The game offers both clubs a chance to establish rhythm in the early portion of the schedule, with TED Kolejliler aiming to use its home floor and Balikesir trying to halt a three-game slide.

Balikesir comes in after a 79-69 home loss to Kahramanmaras in its most recent game. Christian Bradford, a player to watch for Balikesir, produced 22 points, four rebounds and six assists while playing 39 minutes. Emirali Gokturk added 16 points and seven rebounds, and O. Atun chipped in five points, six rebounds, five assists and one block. Bradford has been a steady offensive presence, posting 18 points and six assists at Darussafaka and 22 points with six assists against Kipas Istiklal. Balikesir’s other results this season include a 67-65 loss at Darussafaka and a 70-69 home setback against Fenerbahce. The visitors will need Bradford to create shots and keep his teammates involved against a TED Kolejliler defense looking to settle in at home.

TED Kolejliler most recently dropped an 85-64 decision at Goztepe. Maurice Watson, a player to watch for TED Kolejliler, had 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Eren Karakaya contributed five points and nine rebounds, while Furkan Ayca added five points, one rebound and two assists. Watson also recorded 14 points, two rebounds and six assists in a home win over Darussafaka and eight points, two rebounds and six assists against Kipas Istiklal. TED Kolejliler beat Darussafaka 88-69 at home before falling 83-72 at Kahramanmaras. Watson’s ability to score and distribute will be central to the home team’s plans.

The meeting at TOBB SS will test Balikesir’s defense after a difficult start, while TED Kolejliler will try to pair Watson’s production with contributions from Karakaya and Ayca. Balikesir will counter with Bradford, Gokturk and Atun as it searches for offensive balance. The teams will continue their schedules after this matchup, with Balikesir set to face Goztepe, Kecioren Baglum, Final Spor Genclik, CO Basket, Harem Spor, Mersin, Buyukcekmece, Mugla, Baskent Ankara and Konya BBSK. TED Kolejliler’s upcoming opponents include Kecioren Baglum, Final Spor Genclik, CO Basket, Harem Spor, Mersin, Buyukcekmece, Mugla, Baskent Ankara, Konya BBSK and iLab Basketbol.

Interstat’s game simulator projects TED Kolejliler to defeat Balikesir by a final score of 88-79.