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Euroleague Tips with Previews – Round 19 – Wednesday

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3 years ago

January 15, 2020

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Zenit – Baskonia

Zenit comes off its fourth road win this season but has only managed to win once in front of its home crowd. Baskonia comes off a home loss against Fenerbahce and wants to bounce back right away. Will Thomas (10.5 ppg.), Austin Hollins (10.1 ppg.) and Mateusz Ponitka (9.8 ppg.) are leading Zenit right now. Toko Shengelia (16.9 ppg.) is Baskonia’s top scorer this season, followed by Nik Stauskas (9.4 ppg.) and Shavon Shields (8.6 ppg.).

Zenit is the top offensive rebounding team in the competition at 12.1 per night. Being able to sustain that number without Ayon was a challenge, but Zenit succeeded last week, pulling down 13 offensive boards against Khimki. Running its offense through Ponitka and Thomas, its most effective players, will be critical, as well as cutting down turnovers; Zenit had 15 against Khimki and is averaging 13.3 so far this season.

Even though the numbers have improved since Coach Dusko Ivanovic joined the team, Baskonia still ranks 15th in three-point shooting (32.8%). Getting players like Nik Stauskas and Matt Janning involved will be an important task for Pierria Henry, who is seeing most of the minutes at point guard. Preventing Zenit from crashing the offensive glass is also critical. For that, Baskonia relies on its centers, Youssoupha Fall and Michael Eric.

Tip: Over 152.5 at 1.90 with bet365
(Price correct at 15/01/2020, 11:10 CET, subject to change)

Crvena Zvezda – Zalgiris

At the end of November, these teams were one win apart, but since then Zvezda (9-9) has changed things up, on the bench and the roster, and soared into the playoff positions with a four-game winning streak. Zalgiris (5-13) is now tied for last place despite winning twice in the last three games, making every tipoff crucial now for a team that was in the Final Four two seasons ago and in the playoffs last year.

The hosts had their outside game locked down with Brown and Baron, and now have center Vladimir Stimac averaging 13.3 points since arriving three games ago. That inside-outside balance makes Zvezda tougher to beat and requires opponents to stop it or match it, which is not easy when the Belgrade home crowd gets involved. Zvezda commits a lot of fouls, however, and shoul be wary of Zalgiris, which draws more than all but one other team. A lot of free throws for the visitors could neutralize some of that home cookin’ in Belgrade.

Zalgiris can take heart in having much better two-point and free-throw percentages than Zvezda while still matching the hosts in average three-pointers made. Zvezda, however, has the best defense in the EuroLeague over the last three games and has held five opponents under 68 points this season. Zalgiris struggles at defensive rebounding and rim intimidation, which can deflate a team that doesn’t score a lot. Both will be required if Zalgiris hopes to withstand the Belgrade crowd and avenge its earlier loss to Zvezda.

Tip: 2 at 2.50 with bet365
(Price correct at 15/01/2020, 11:10 CET, subject to change)

Panathinaikos – Bayern

Panathinaikos (10-8) goes home to OAKA for two games this week to try to arrest a slide that has seen it lose four of its last six games. Bayern (6-12) is on a four-game losing streak but showed some progress last week, competing against CSKA until the very end of the game. Jimmer Fredette (15.1 ppg.), DeShaun Thomas (13.9 ppg.), Nick Calathes (13.7 ppg., 9.3 apg.) are leading Panathinaikos this season. Greg Monroe (12.5 ppg.) is Bayern’s top scorer, followed by Vladimir Lucic (12.1 ppg.) and Maodo Lo (9.5 ppg.).

Panathinaikos is the highest-scoring team in the competition (88.1 ppg.), taking more two-point shots than any other team (42.8 per game) with an excellent accuracy rate (55.8%). That means rhythm is everything for Panathinaikos. Point Calathes and Tyrese Rice will keep pushing the tempo and trying to get everyone involved. With so many scorers, being so unpredictable on offense is the Greens’ biggest strength.

Bayern is allowing opponents to get 33.8 rebounds on average but CSKA pulled down 46 against the German powerhouse last week. Other than doing a better job at boxing out, which is critical against a strong, physical team like Panathinaikos, Bayern needs to get Monroe involved down low, and rely on Lucic, Petteri Koponen and Nihad Dedovic to make the difference at both wings. Lo has a critical role against Fredette on defense, too.

Tip: Over 165.5 at 1.90 with bet365
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Champions League Tips Today – Injuries, Suspensions and Possible Line-ups

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2 weeks ago

March 8, 2023

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Welcome to the knock out stage of the UEFA Champions League 2022/23. Sixteen teams had the joy to qualify last November from a condensed version of the biggest club competition and here they will fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Who’s likely to start, who might be left out, and who is unavailable? We have brought together all the information provided by UEFA, so check out our Champions League tips today.

Before you make your selections, you’d better read the injuries and suspensions for the Champions League. We have used several sources to come up with these lists.

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Wednesday 08/03/2023

Bayern – PSG

Bayern: Sommer; Stanisić, Upamecano, De Ligt; Coman, Kimmich, Goretzka, Davies; Müller, Musiala; Choupo-Moting

Suspended: Pavard
Injured: Neuer, L.Hernandez
Misses next match if booked: Kimmich, Mazraoui

Paris: Donnarumma; Ramos, Marquinhos, Danilo; Hakimi, Ruiz, Verratti, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes; Messi, Mbappé

Injured: Neymar, Kimpempe, Renato Sanches
Misses next match if booked: Neymar, Ramos, Verratti

2 at 3.80

Tottenham – Milan

Tottenham: Forster; Romero, Lenglet, Davies; Emerson, Skipp, Højbjerg, Perišić; Kulusevski, Kane, Son

Suspended: Dier
Injured: Lloris, Sessegnon, Bentancur, Bissouma
Misses next match if booked: Bentancur, Lenglet, Romero

Milan: Maignan; Kalulu, Thiaw, Tomori; Saelemaekers, Tonali, Krunić, Hernández; Brahim Díaz, Giroud, Rafael Leão

Injured: Brahim Diaz, Gabbia
Misses next match if booked: Ballo, Krunić, Tomori, Tonali

2-3 goals at 2.00

Possible line-ups : uefa.com

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Euroleague Tips with Previews – Wednesday matches

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2 weeks ago

March 8, 2023

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Euroleague Basketball Predictions

The Euroleague continues with a double-round week and the battle for the playoffs is taking one of its final turns. So, let’s dive straight into our Euroleague picks for today’s games. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up.

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Maccabi – Fenerbahce

The excellent home record of Maccabi (13-13) will be put to the test when high-flying Fenerbahce (16-9) pays a visit, hoping to maintain its top-four position with a fourth straight victory. The return to fitness of Nemanja Bjelica, who finally played his first game of the season in last week’s rout of Virtus, has boosted the Turkish team. Tyler Dorsey, another new face at Fenerbahce, could make his debut in familiar surroundings after debuting in the competition with two strong seasons at Maccabi between 2019 and 2021.

2 at 1.90

Crvena Zvezda – Anadolu Efes

Efes (13-12) is looking to extend its lead in the table with a third straight road win and inflict more pain on host Zvezda (11-15), which is in a slump after losing six of its last seven games. Facundo Campazzo will make his home EuroLeague debut for Zvezda, and his ability to overcome Elijah Bryant’s strong defensive game will be crucial. In the absence of injured superstar Vasilije Micic, the Efes guard has stepped up big time, averaging 13.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in the last three games.

Under 159.5 at 1.90

Monaco – Panathinaikos

Monaco (16-10) will look to keep the pressure on the current top four by defeating Panathinaikos (8-18), which is looking to snap a five-game losing streak. A key matchup will take place between two potent shooters facing off against their former teams: Mike James, who played for Panathinaikos from 2016 to 2018, leads Monaco with 17.0 points per game, while Dwayne Bacon, who spent last season with Monaco, leads the Greens with 17.7 points.

2 (+10.5) at 1.90

(All prices correct at 08/02/2023, 09:00 CET, subject to change)

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Euroleague Tips with Previews – Tuesday matches

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2 weeks ago

March 7, 2023

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Alba Berlin – Zalgiris

With a trip to Berlin to play bottom-placed ALBA, struggling Zalgiris (13-13) will seek to improve its poor away form (7-19). The Lithuanian team has dropped out of the top eight after losing four consecutive road games, and it desperately needs to increase its offensive output after failing to reach 80 points in any of the previous eight games. ALBA should be an ideal opponent in that quest: the German team has allowed the most points, 85.3 per game, and was defeated 88-81 in November when the teams played in Kaunas.

Over 161.5 at 1.90

Olympiacos – Barcelona

As Olympiacos (18-8) welcomes Barcelona, a big battle between second and third could easily serve as a prelude to a Final Four meeting (18-8). Olympiacos is looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Milan last week, while Barcelona is on a five-game winning streak and has the added incentive of regaining the head-to-head edge after losing 70-80 at home to the Reds earlier this season. The game’s rhythm will be important: Olympiacos has the most assists in the league, 22.0 per game, while Barcelona’s defence permits only 13.4 assists per game.

2 (+3.5) at 1.90

Valencia – Milano

Milan’s (10-15) late surge up the standings will be put to the test with a journey to playoff-chasing Valencia (13-13), which is desperate to avenge a thrashing at Baskonia last week. Milan’s four-game winning stretch – all at home – was highlighted by a strong run of form from Billy Baron, who averaged 13.3 points and 3.5 assists during that time. After permitting at least 91 points in three of the last four games, three of which ended in defeat, it’s no surprise that Valencia will prioritise defence.

Over 158.5 at 1.90

Virtus Bologna – Partizan

Virtus (12-14) will seek to get back on track against a Partizan (14-12) team that is aiming not only for the playoffs but also for a spot in the top four. Partizan’s potent offence, which averages 84.8 points per game, is salivating at the thought of facing Virtus, which allowed 104 points to Fenerbahce last week. Virtus, in particular, allowed the Turkish team to hit 20 three-pointers in that game and now faces Aleksa Avramovic, who hit 5 three-pointers in last week’s victory over ALBA, so better perimeter defence is critical for Virtus.

Partizan Over 82.5 at 1.83

Real Madrid – Baskonia

Real (18-7) will seek for their sixth consecutive win by defeating visiting Baskonia (14-12), who could not be more confident of pulling off an upset after blasting 114 points against Valencia last week. Real Madrid is expected to be without Edy Tavares, who limped off the court in the team’s last EuroLeague game on Friday, so Baskonia may attempt to gain physical supremacy after grabbing an incredible 43 rebounds against Valencia. Guerschon Yabusele, on the other hand, is expected to return for Real at an appropriate time given the probable absence of Tavares.

Under 168.5 at 1.90

Bayern – Villeurbanne

Bayern (10-16) will try to keep its slim playoff hopes alive against an ASVEL (8-18) side with little time to climb the standings. The return to fitness of team leader Vladimir Lucic, who appeared for the first time since Round 10 in last week’s win over Zvezda and instantly delivered a big performance with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field, has been a tremendous boost for Bayern. ASVEL has only lost by one point to Efes and four points to Real in its last two games, so its confidence should be intact for the journey to Bavaria.

Winning margin 7-way: 1-5 points at 2.90

(All prices correct at 07/03/2023, 09:00 CET, subject to change)

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