ALYTUS, Lithuania (Interstat) — Vytis Zanavykas will put its unbeaten record on the line Thursday when it visits Alytaus Patriotai in a basketball game.

Vytis Zanavykas enters at 2-0 and has been led by Kajus Leliukas, the player to watch. Leliukas had 21 points, six rebounds, one assist and two blocked shots in an 88-84 win over Neptunas 2. He also appeared briefly in a 90-89 overtime win at Vilniaus Stekas. In the win over Neptunas 2, Jokubas Rubinas added 16 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Paulius Velutis scored 21 points with four rebounds and one assist. That balanced production helped Vytis Zanavykas remain perfect early in the season.

Alytaus Patriotai enters at 1-3 and will look to Channon Hall to spark the offense. Hall had 27 points, six rebounds and seven assists in an 86-75 win over Kauno Atletas, the team’s most recent result. Karolis Guscikas added 10 points and nine rebounds, and Sarunas Valunta scored 18 points with two rebounds and four assists in that victory. Hall also scored 20 points with three rebounds and three assists in an 87-80 loss to Suduva-Mantinga.

Alytaus Patriotai has had a challenging start. The team dropped an overtime decision to Marijampole, fell at Jurbarko, and lost to Zalgiris earlier in the season. Vytis Zanavykas, meanwhile, has won both of its games, including an overtime road victory at Vilniaus Stekas. The visiting side has shown the ability to close tight games, while Alytaus Patriotai has shown offensive promise behind Hall but has struggled to string together wins.

The matchup features contrasting records. Vytis Zanavykas has been efficient and balanced, with Leliukas, Rubinas and Velutis all capable of contributing. Alytaus Patriotai will need Hall to continue his strong play and will seek support from Guscikas and Valunta. The home team will try to use its home court to slow the visiting offense and create extra possessions.

Vytis Zanavykas will continue its schedule with games against Zalgiris, Kauno Atletas and Silute, among others. Alytaus Patriotai is set to face Silute, Kretingos Kretinga and Kauno in its next stretch. The game is part of a busy portion of the schedule for both clubs. Alytaus Patriotai will aim to improve to 2-3, while Vytis Zanavykas seeks a 3-0 start.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Alytaus Patriotai 81, Vytis Zanavykas 73. Interstat’s ELO system gives Vytis Zanavykas a 75.3 percent probability to win. Vytis Zanavykas has been installed as the pregame favorite with a spread of -5. The over/under is 167.5.