DOMŽALE, Slovenia (Interstat) — Sencur will visit Helios on Saturday at Hala komunalnega centra Domzale in Domžale, Slovenia, as the visiting team tries to secure its first win of the season against a Helios side seeking to end a difficult stretch. Sencur enters with a 0-6 record, while Helios is 1-5. The game is part of the regular schedule and will be played at Helios’s home venue.

Sencur’s most recent result was a 75-71 home loss to Velika Gorica. Tim Tomazic was the team’s top performer in that game, playing 33 minutes and finishing with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. Urban Durnik added 10 points and eight rebounds, and Domen Mocnik contributed seven points, five assists and one block. Tomazic is the player to watch for Sencur in this matchup, and his ability to create offense will be important against a Helios defense that is trying to stabilize after several high-scoring games. Sencur has also dropped contests to Ilirija, Hopsi, Zlatorog, Sencur CP Kranj and Krka this season. The team will need a stronger defensive effort and more balanced scoring to challenge Helios on the road.

Helios most recently lost 79-73 at Ilirija. Earlier this season, Helios earned a 79-60 home victory against Triglav. Helios also has had close results against Zlatorog, falling 75-73 at home, and will look to use its home court to generate momentum. Helios’s recent results include a 92-68 loss at Krka and an 88-69 loss at Velika Gorica. The home team has struggled defensively at times, and Sencur will need to take advantage of scoring chances while limiting turnovers. Helios has also faced Hopsi this season, and it will rely on its home-court setting to control tempo and protect the ball.

The game is scheduled for Saturday at Hala komunalnega centra Domzale. Sencur will remain on the road in its following contest against Rogaska Crystal, while Helios is next scheduled to host Rogaska Crystal. Both teams are looking for a positive result before moving deeper into the schedule. Sencur’s upcoming schedule includes games against Triglav, Rogaska Crystal and Krka, while Helios is set to face Rogaska Crystal, Sencur CP Kranj and Hopsi. The home side will aim to establish an early advantage. Helios and Sencur are also scheduled to meet again at Sencur later in the season. The visitors will need to manage the pace.

The game simulator projects a final score of Helios 80, Sencur 76. The ELO system gives Helios a 70.8 percent probability to win. Helios is installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -2.5, and the over/under is 153.5.