Basketball Serie A, it's playoff time: artificial intelligence picks the four semifinalists

Everything is ready for the 2025-2026 Serie A basketball Scudetto playoffs: on Saturday, May 16, the first two games, Olimpia Milano-Reggio Emilia and Brescia-Trieste, will be played, kicking off the quarterfinals, which also include the challenge between Virtus Bologna and Trento and that between Reyer Venezia and Tortona. Who will win the title? And how will the series go, step by step? We asked the artificial intelligence.

Quarterfinals: the series and predictions
(1) Virtus Bologna vs (8) Trento – Virtus finished in first place with 23 wins out of 28 and best defense in the league. Trento entered the playoffs as eighth after an up-and-down season but with some heavy hitting. AI sees a tight series only at times: the depth of the Bologna roster and the court factor should make the difference. AI prediction: Virtus Bologna wins 3-1.

(4) Reyer Venezia vs (5) Tortona – Potentially very balanced series. Reyer finished fourth with 19 wins, Tortona fifth with 17. Venice has experience, depth and the Taliercio as an environmental factor, Tortona has physicality and talent. AI predicts a long series, which will ultimately smile on Reyer. AI Prediction: Venice wins 3-2

(2) Brescia vs (7) Trieste – One of the most intriguing series. Brescia finished second with 21 wins and a very efficient offense; Trieste is seventh but with considerable offensive potential, as evidenced by high scores on the season. AI considers Brescia’s solidity and defensive continuity as key elements. AI Prediction: Brescia wins 3-1

(3) Olimpia Milano vs (6) Reggio Emilia – Milan finished third with 20 wins and boasts a deep roster, while Reggio Emilia is sixth but with a very solid season. Back-to-back games have smiled on Milan, victorious 93-61 at PalaBigi and 80-76 at home. AI predicts a tough series, but with Milan able to exploit individual talent in the point-to-point finals. AI prediction: Milan wins 3-1.