Science City Jena vs EWE Baskets Oldenburg predictions, Mar 18, 2026

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On March 18, 2026, Science City Jena will host EWE Baskets Oldenburg in a compelling German BBL matchup. Recent form indicates a challenging stretch for Jena, securing only 1 victory in their past 5 games, while Oldenburg has managed to clinch 2 wins over the same period. This discrepancy may provide a psychological edge for the away team.

EWE Baskets Oldenburg, favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.51, showcases a robust offensive strategy that has often been a hallmark of their success. Their ability to adapt their game plan according to the opponent’s weaknesses might be crucial in this contest. Science City Jena, with odds of 2.35, will aim to leverage home-court advantage. However, their recent struggles may limit their defensive efficacy, which could be exploited by the visitors.

Our model indicates a probability of 46.4% for a home win against EWE Baskets’ 53.6% likelihood of securing an away victory, predicting a close final score of 83:87. As both teams vie for crucial points in the league, the outcome remains uncertain, and fans can expect an engaging encounter filled with competitive play.

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Jena 39.8%

Oldenburg 60.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 83:87

Outrights of German BBL Oldenburg: 1.07% Jena: 0.62%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.42		1.59	Watch and Bet
	2.38		1.57
	2.26		1.56

Latest Results

14.03.26 Ratiopharm Ulm – Science City Jena – 93:90 10.03.26 BCJ Hamburg – Science City Jena – 82:84 06.03.26 Rasta Vechta – Science City Jena – 101:64 15.02.26 Science City Jena – Bayern München Basketball – 61:106 07.02.26 Baskets Bonn – Science City Jena – 92:64

15.03.26 Skyliners Frankfurt – EWE Baskets Oldenburg – 73:79 08.03.26 EWE Baskets Oldenburg – Rasta Vechta – 70:91 06.03.26 EWE Baskets Oldenburg – Baskets Bonn – 98:94 21.02.26 ALBA Berlin – EWE Baskets Oldenburg – 98:78 18.02.26 Ratiopharm Ulm – EWE Baskets Oldenburg – 101:72

Facts

An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 15 and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ BBL (Play~in: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Jena won 2.

Recent form of Jena has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Oldenburg‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Oldenburg may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Jena has had a series of away games.

Oldenburg could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Jena won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 606:713. (average 75.8:89.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Jena won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 205:258. (average 68.3:86).

Latest Head To Head

11.10.25 EWE Baskets Oldenburg – Science City Jena – 92:95 03.03.19 Science City Jena – EWE Baskets Oldenburg – 80:83 18.01.19 EWE Baskets Oldenburg – Science City Jena – 103:62 07.10.18 EWE Baskets Oldenburg – Science City Jena – 91:94 04.03.18 Science City Jena – EWE Baskets Oldenburg – 74:83

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		Pts
1	Bayern	23	20	3	2018:1670	40
2	Alba Berlin	24	17	7	2044:1885	34
3	Bonn	25	16	9	2067:1982	32
4	Bamberg	24	15	9	2137:2010	30
5	Ulm	23	14	9	1913:1778	28
6	Wurzburg	24	14	10	1956:1920	28
7	Trier	23	13	10	2099:2118	26
8	Rostock	22	12	10	1851:1826	24
9	Ludwigsburg	23	12	11	1933:1945	24
10	Oldenburg	23	11	12	1935:1922	22
11	Chemnitz	23	11	12	1958:1998	22
12	Vechta	24	10	14	2099:2115	20
13	Frankfurt	24	10	14	2005:2049	20
14	Hamburg	21	8	13	1760:1856	16
15	Jena	22	8	14	1785:1973	16
16	Syntainics MBC	24	8	16	1994:2094	16
17	Heidelberg	24	6	18	1858:2050	12
18	Basketball Braunschweig	24	5	19	1919:2140	10

German BBL Outrights

1. Bayern: 1.19 (65.95%)

2. Alba Berlin: 8.95 (8.73%)

3. Ulm: 14.15 (5.52%)

4. Wurzburg: 22.75 (3.44%)

5. Bamberg Baskets: 27.75 (2.82%)

6. Bonn: 31.75 (2.46%)

7. Trier: 43.5 (1.8%)

8. Ludwigsburg: 51.25 (1.52%)

9. Chemnitz: 54.25 (1.44%)

10. Oldenburg: 73 (1.07%)

11. Frankfurt: 97.75 (0.8%)

12. Vechta: 100.25 (0.78%)

13. Rostock: 112.75 (0.69%)

14. Hamburg Towers: 112.75 (0.69%)

15. Syntainics MBC: 125.25 (0.62%)

16. Jena: 125.25 (0.62%)

17. Braunschweig: 150.25 (0.52%)

18. Heidelberg: 150.25 (0.52%)

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