10th place New Belgrade Partisans (1-2, 255.88), who has lost their last two, faces off against 8th place Banjaluka Gravediggers (1-2, 367.52) in Week 4. New Belgrade Partisans took the loss against New Now Clock Towers last week, 87.10 - 84.34, while Banjaluka Gravediggers was clipped by Split White Boys, 101.51 - 100.31. The matchup looks like very close, with Banjaluka Gravediggers favored to win by only 0.47 points according to the early projections.
Banjaluka Gravediggers has a big advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking second with 122.51 points per game. New Belgrade Partisans ranks 12th with 85.29. No starters are in the lineup for either team on Thursday. Around the league, four matchups open on Thursday: Seahawks vs. Baltimor rapaljsi, Napredpartizan vs. Rams, and two others.
Banjaluka Gravediggers has a pronounced advantage at two positions, RB and QB. The largest margin is at RB, where they're projected to outscore New Belgrade Partisans 27.54 - 14.40. New Belgrade Partisans is stronger at WR, where they should beat Banjaluka Gravediggers 29.20 - 11.85. To make their matchup lead safer, Banjaluka Gravediggers may consider adding Jerricho Cotchery (WR, 17.40 projected points). New Belgrade Partisans could be interested in adding Daniel Thomas (RB, 19.20 projected points).
Banjaluka Gravediggers has to replace the Packers Defense, Randall Cobb, and James Jones on bye this week, while New Belgrade Partisans won't be missing any players due to bye weeks.