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Unicaja searches for first win as MoraBanc Andorra brings a rested backcourt to Málaga

Unicaja enters Round 3 of the regular season at 0-2, with a 0-1 home mark and no significant injuries reported. MoraBanc Andorra is 0-1 but arrives with 14 days of rest, a higher early CPI ranking, and a playmaking focal point in J. Akinjo.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1Unicaja beat MoraBanc Andorra 92–84 at Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, an 8-point margin.
  • 2The first quarter decided it: Unicaja won it 24–20, a 4-point swing.
  • 3Unicaja led 47–39 at the break and never gave the lead back.
  • 4The two teams combined for 176 points.
  • 5The CourtFrame model picked Unicaja at 62.68% confidence — the pick was correct.

Unicaja hosts MoraBanc Andorra on October 10, 2026, at Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena in Round 3 of the regular season of the ACB. Both teams are still looking for their first win: Unicaja is 0-2 overall and 0-1 at home, while MoraBanc Andorra is 0-1 and has not yet played an away game.

The market gives Unicaja an 83.8% implied probability compared with 16.2% for MoraBanc Andorra across eight bookmakers. The main spread range centers on Unicaja as a home favorite, with available numbers including Home -4, -4.5, -5, -5.5, -6 and -6.5. Totals are widely posted from the mid-160s into the low-180s, with several key prices clustered between 169.5 and 176.5.

Early-season profile

Unicaja has averaged 81 points through two games, while MoraBanc Andorra scored 85 in its opener. Because neither team has reached five games, the more useful early read comes from records, scoring, shooting splits and player roles rather than treating rate metrics as settled indicators.

Unicaja has shot 44.4% from the field, 27.7% from three and 75% at the foul line. The three-point number is the immediate pressure point for a team that has taken 37.3% of its attempts from behind the arc. If that perimeter efficiency remains low, Unicaja’s half-court offense will continue to lean heavily on interior scoring and free-throw pressure.

MoraBanc Andorra has shot 42.6% from the field, 32.3% from three and 85% at the line. Its shot profile has been more perimeter-oriented, with a 45.6% three-point rate in its first game. That creates a direct contrast with Unicaja’s need to stabilize its own outside shooting while defending a MoraBanc Andorra team willing to generate volume from deep.

Backcourt organization versus frontcourt production

Unicaja’s scoring has been led by Amine Noua at 15.5 points and 7 rebounds per game through two appearances. Kendrick Perry has added 14 points and 4.5 assists, giving Unicaja its clearest source of guard creation. Willy Hernangomez has supplied 13 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Cameron Hunt has averaged 10 points and Ignas Brazdeikis has added 9 points.

The balance matters because Unicaja has averaged 15 assists and 11.5 turnovers. Perry’s ability to create advantages without forcing possessions will be central against a MoraBanc Andorra group that produced 20 assists in its opener.

MoraBanc Andorra’s most important offensive connector is J. Akinjo, who opened with 11 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds. Kassius Robertson led the scoring at 15 points, while Wesley Iwundu added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Leon Radosevic and Artem Pustovyi each scored 10, with Pustovyi also grabbing 6 rebounds.

Akinjo’s passing volume gives MoraBanc Andorra a clear path to organized offense, especially if Unicaja’s defense is forced into long closeouts against a high three-point attempt profile. Robertson’s scoring and Akinjo’s creation form the matchup that can test Unicaja’s point-of-attack defense early.

Rebounding and possession control

Both teams have averaged 33 rebounds, but Unicaja has posted a 52% rebound share compared with MoraBanc Andorra’s 47.1%. That edge is significant in the context of Unicaja’s frontcourt usage, with Noua and Hernangomez combining for 13.5 rebounds per game.

MoraBanc Andorra’s counter comes from positional rebounding across the lineup. Akinjo had 7 rebounds in the opener, Iwundu had 5, Radosevic had 5 and Pustovyi had 6. If MoraBanc Andorra can keep the defensive glass stable, it can limit the number of possessions in which Unicaja’s size becomes the defining factor.

Turnovers are another narrow margin. Unicaja has averaged 11.5 turnovers, while MoraBanc Andorra committed 12 in its first game. Neither team has shown a major early-season giveaway problem, so live-ball mistakes could carry extra weight in a matchup where both offenses are still establishing rhythm.

Rest and availability

Unicaja enters with seven days of rest and one game in the last seven days. MoraBanc Andorra has had 14 days of rest and no games in the last seven days, giving the visitors a longer preparation window before their first road game.

Neither team reports significant injuries. That keeps the focus on rotation quality rather than availability, with Unicaja able to use its primary scoring group of Noua, Perry, Hernangomez, Hunt and Brazdeikis, and MoraBanc Andorra able to lean on Akinjo, Robertson, Iwundu, Radosevic and Pustovyi.

CPI and matchup outlook

MoraBanc Andorra enters slightly ahead in the CourtFrame Power Index, ranking 15th with a CPI of 2.54. Unicaja ranks 17th with a CPI of 0.16, creating a -2.4 differential from Unicaja’s perspective despite the home side carrying a strong market position.

That contrast frames the game clearly: Unicaja has home court, a deeper two-game scoring sample and the market’s backing, but MoraBanc Andorra has the higher CPI, more rest and a lead guard coming off a 12-assist opener. For Unicaja, the path starts with improved three-point accuracy after a 27.7% start and continued frontcourt production from Noua and Hernangomez. For MoraBanc Andorra, the priority is sustaining Akinjo’s creation while converting enough of its high-volume perimeter diet to stretch Unicaja’s defense.

The decisive swing area may be whether Unicaja can turn its rebounding edge into controlled half-court possessions. If MoraBanc Andorra keeps the glass close and Akinjo dictates tempo, the visitors have the structure to challenge a home favorite still searching for its first win.

Game Data

Quarter-by-quarter score, MoraBanc Andorra at Unicaja
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
MoraBanc Andorra2019242184
Unicaja2423252092
Date
October 10, 2026
Competition
ACB
Stage
3
Venue
Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena
Status
Game Finished

CourtFrame model, before tip-off

Picked Unicaja at 62.68% confidence — pick hit

Published before the game and scored against the result afterwards, hit or miss. How the model works

What the pick was built on

  • MoraBanc Andorra has the better recent Net Rating (-4.1 vs. -7.2) and CPI advantage, while the teams’ TS% and eFG% are nearly even
  • Andorra has the better recent net rating and CPI, and its 14 days of rest versus Unicaja’s 7 provides a schedule advantage
  • There is no recent head-to-head history to indicate a matchup-specific edge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of MoraBanc Andorra vs Unicaja?

Unicaja won 92–84, played on October 10, 2026 at Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena.

Who won MoraBanc Andorra vs Unicaja?

Unicaja, by 8 points in the ACB (3).

Which quarter decided MoraBanc Andorra vs Unicaja?

The first quarter. Unicaja won it 24–20, the largest swing of the game at 4 points.

What does CourtFrame's model predict for MoraBanc Andorra vs Unicaja?

The model favoured Unicaja with 62.68% confidence, and that pick was correct. Picks are published before tip-off and scored against the result.

Where was MoraBanc Andorra vs Unicaja played?

Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, a ACB fixture at the 3 stage.