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Usak had a turbulent season so far, and that means bad results. They only have 2-6 score in the FIBA Champions League, and they were crushed by Neptunas last week, falling apart in the second period already. They lost to ASVEL convincingly the round before that, and their only convincing win was against the stumbling Varese at home when they also fell apart in the second period. So, those two games marked with second periods pumped up their statistics (scored 88 and 87 points). Neither of the rest went over 74 in the regular time, and that was their score against Ventspils at home. They also hit 65 against Neptunas at home, and 60 to Oldenburg.
PAOK didn't have a great season so far either, but they have been consistent defensively in the Champions League. They are one of the best teams in that regard because they only allow about 66 points, not counting the overtimes. They allowed 65 against Rose away, 70 against Varese, 68 against Neptunas and 67 against Oldenburg. They didn't allow over 71 in any of the home games in regular time. They left Usaka at 52 at home (PAOK won the home one 91-68 in the preseason).
It should be pointed out that Usak fired two important players recently - the point guard Lyons whose average was 14.8 points and 6.9 assists in the CL, and the center Monroe (13.4 points with 8 rebounds). True, they've got Harrison and Auguste in their roster, who weren't playing their first duel against PAOK, but McKissic is not ready by any stretch, and losing their main point guard and a decent center, paired with their unconvincing form are definitely not the best start for the duel against the tough Greeks. I doubt Usak will push their rhythm here, I don't see PAOK as an outsider, and if the guests don't win, they will give a very hard time to the hosts' offense, like they did to the teams even better than Usak.