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If the situation was ideal, Jesi are a weaker team than Trapani. But the way things are, Jesi are far from ideal. Their back Santiangeli got injured in the practice this week, and he's one of their main offensive weapons. First they thought he broke his ankle, the Xrays showed he didn't, but it's very strained. It's swollen, and Santiangeli is questionable. The second important offensive link, Elliott, got flu, so he didn't practice for a few days. Whether these two play will be decided just before the match, there's no info so far, but this is how I see it: they won't play because Jesi don't need them to. But, if they are on the court, it's not easy to play with an ankle injury in a sport where there's a lot of sudden change of directions, and you know how you feel when you go down with a flu or a cold. Trapani won the first duel at home, but Jesi had Miller, Maggioli (captain, injured), Santiangeli, and Elliott then. Those four produced about 60 points per match, not even counting their assists. Trapani still have some chance for the playoff, they said they're going to fight till the end, and these odds on them are great, considering the situation. And their form is a bit better, too. Jesi lost seven in a row, and 10 out of the last 11, Trapani have 2-2 in the last four rounds, and before that, they lost two in the overtime.