Napoli vs Scavolini

Napoli have full roster available including new signing Jumaine Jones (ex Phoenix Suns) for this match. Napoli is improving these days after slow start and they are currently in a must win situation because of awful start in the league. Today they will meet league newcomer who could be satisfied with good start and 4 wins in last 5 matches. But sometimes good start could be a problem for such teams as Scavolini. They are a bit overpriced in my opinion in this match because of their last wins. But let's not forget than 3 of 4 wins came to them when there were at home.

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