THESSALONIKI (Interstat) — Aris will put its unbeaten start on the line Wednesday when it hosts Miraflores at Alexandreio Melathron in Thessaloniki.

Aris enters at 2-0. Miraflores comes in at 2-1. Aris won its most recent game at home against Karditsas 74-68. Ja Vier Francis Francis led the way with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks in 24 minutes. Nikos Gikas added 4 rebounds and 9 assists, while Chris Smith finished with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Aris also opened the season with an 87-74 road win at Le Mans. Aris has allowed 74 and 68 points in its two wins.

Miraflores is coming off a 94-81 road win at Forca Lleida. Dj Steward produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 23 minutes. Chase Audige also scored 20 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, and Ziga Samar added 14 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists. Earlier this season, Miraflores beat Cedevita Olimpija 85-81 at home and lost to Baskonia 98-97 at home. Miraflores has scored 85, 97 and 94 points in its three games. The visitors will seek a second road victory after winning at Forca Lleida.

Dj Steward is the player to watch for Miraflores. He has been productive in the early schedule and matched the team high in scoring in the most recent win. Ja Vier Francis Francis is the player to watch for Aris. He posted 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks in the win over Karditsas and has been a central presence for the home side.

Aris will look to protect its home floor before upcoming games against AEK, Tortona and Maroussi. Miraflores will continue a busy stretch with a trip to Bilbao followed by home matchups against Hapoel Jerusalem and Obradoiro. Both teams have additional games ahead in domestic and international competition.

Miraflores is set to visit Bilbao, Tortona, Manresa, Real Madrid and Le Mans later in its schedule. It will host Hapoel Jerusalem, Obradoiro, Rigas Zelli, Rostock and Valencia. Aris is scheduled to host AEK, Tortona, Maroussi, Cedevita Olimpija, Panathinaikos and Rigas Zelli, and to travel to Rostock, Mykonos, Hapoel Jerusalem and Doxa Lefkadas.

Aris has won its first two games, while Miraflores has won two of its first three. The meeting at Alexandreio Melathron will be the first between the teams this season. Aris will aim to stay perfect, and Miraflores will try to improve to 3-1 with a road result.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Aris 87, Miraflores 80.