ALYTUS, Lithuania (Interstat) — Alytaus Patriotai will host Kauno Atletas on Saturday in a matchup of winless basketball teams. Alytaus Patriotai enters at 0-3. Kauno Atletas is 0-2. Both teams are seeking their first victory and will try to build momentum in the early part of the season.

Alytaus Patriotai will look to Karolis Guscikas. In the team’s most recent game, Guscikas played 39 minutes and produced 10 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. His 18 rebounds led the team in that contest. He also had 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in 14 minutes in an earlier road game. Sarunas Valunta was productive in the most recent outing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. Valunta’s seven assists also led the team. Mantvydas Staselis added 14 points and 5 rebounds.

Kauno Atletas counters with Titas Didzgalvis. In the team’s most recent game, Didzgalvis played 29 minutes and recorded 12 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. His 12 points tied for the team high in that game. Arnas Vaistaras also scored 12 points in 22 minutes, and Justas Sadauskas contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds. Kauno Atletas will need support around Didzgalvis to keep pace.

Alytaus Patriotai has faced a difficult start. The team lost its most recent game 87-80 in overtime. It also dropped an earlier road game 96-68 and a home game 108-83. Kauno Atletas has also struggled. Its most recent result was an 84-76 home loss. Earlier this season, Kauno Atletas fell 102-78 at home. Both teams have allowed more than 80 points in multiple games and will look for stronger defensive efforts.

The matchup could hinge on rebounds and pace. Guscikas has been a strong presence on the glass, while Didzgalvis has shown the ability to contribute as a scorer and playmaker. Alytaus Patriotai has leaned on Valunta and Staselis for additional scoring. Kauno Atletas has received complementary production from Vaistaras and Sadauskas. Both teams will aim to limit turnovers and convert opportunities in transition. Alytaus Patriotai will try to use its home court, while Kauno Atletas will seek a road breakthrough.

After Saturday, Alytaus Patriotai is scheduled to host Vytis Zanavykas and then visit Silute. The team also has upcoming home games against Kretingos Kretinga and Naglis Palanga. Kauno Atletas is set to visit Zalgiris before hosting Kretingos Kretinga and Silute. Kauno Atletas also has a road game at Marijampole ahead. Those matchups will give both clubs chances to move forward, but the focus remains on Saturday.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Alytaus Patriotai to defeat Kauno Atletas 95-90. The projection gives the home team a five-point advantage and indicates a high-scoring contest. No point spread, betting line or over-under was provided.