LIVORNO, Italy (Interstat) — Libertas Livorno will put its unbeaten record on the line Wednesday when it hosts Baltur Centu in a matchup of teams moving in opposite directions. Libertas Livorno is 7-0, while Baltur Centu is 2-5.

Libertas Livorno has won its first seven games and enters off an 87-81 victory at Vigevano. Matt Tiby is the player to watch for the home team. Tiby has scored at least 18 points in each of his last three appearances, including consecutive 20-point games. He had 20 points and six rebounds in the most recent win, 20 points and five rebounds in the previous game, and 18 points and eight rebounds before that. Jayvon Graves and Lorenzo Penna also contributed in the most recent win, giving Libertas Livorno multiple scoring options around Tiby. Tiby’s recent form has helped Livorno remain atop its early-season schedule.

Baltur Centu will look to Samuele Moretti to help offset Livorno’s depth. Moretti has been productive on the boards and in the scoring column, including a 13-point, 20-rebound effort in the most recent loss to Cividale. He also recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds in a game against Sassari, and he has pulled down at least 10 rebounds in three of his last four appearances. Moretti’s rebounding has been a bright spot even as the team has searched for consistency. Luca Conti and Matteo Montano have provided additional support for Baltur Centu, but the team has struggled to string together wins.

Baltur Centu’s most recent result was a 74-64 loss to Cividale. The team has shown an ability to score at times, including a 98-88 win against Vigevano earlier in the season and a 77-71 victory at Montecatini, but consistency has been an issue. Baltur Centu has lost three of its last four, including a 96-52 setback against Pistoia and an 80-70 loss at Sassari. Libertas Livorno has been dominant during its perfect start, and its offense will test a Baltur Centu defense that has allowed several high-scoring outputs. Livorno has also posted wins over Forli and Fortitudo Bologna during its unbeaten run.

The game is expected to feature a contrast in form, with Libertas Livorno trying to remain undefeated and Baltur Centu seeking a road breakthrough. Baltur Centu will need a strong performance from Moretti and better balance around him to stay close. Libertas Livorno will aim to control the pace and lean on Tiby’s scoring.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Libertas Livorno 97, Baltur Centu 83. Libertas Livorno is installed as a 15.5-point pregame favorite, and the over/under is 153.5.