Euroleague Predictions – Thursday matches

Euroleague Basketball Predictions

Our Euroleague predictions continue with Round 23 which includes the repeat of last year’s final game, Real Madrid – Olympiacos. As we always try to do, with deep research and knowledge of the game and the teams, we can get an advantage. 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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Fenerbahce – Virtus Bologna

In a crucial matchup between the teams in fifth and third place, Fenerbahce (13-9) will try to recover from last week’s crushing loss at Zalgiris by defeating Virtus Bologna (15-7) that halted a two-game losing streak by outlasting ASVEL. The Italian club, which defeated Fener 87-79 earlier in the season, can also secure the head-to-head lead with to Shengelia’s 15 points and 8 rebounds, despite her absence from last week’s contest. Only Wilbekin and Motley scored in double figures for Jasikevicius’s team during the crushing at Zalgiris. The team will also be looking to strengthen their defence significantly after giving up 25 assists in that loss. This looks like a close call.

Alba Berlin – crvena zvezda

Zvezda (9–13) will pay ALBA (4–18) a visit in an attempt to pull away from the bottom of the standings. When the teams played in December, Nedovic led the Serbian team to victory with 20 points. An ALBA squad that has historically struggled with perimeter defence has allowed 39.9% of three-pointers made by opponents, the second-worst percentage in the league. Additionally, the German squad gives up a league-high 20 assists every night. But Zvezda may be without Nedovic and playmaker Teodosic (who averages 5.7 assists per game). As a result, Dos Santos and rookie Javonte Smart will need to step up to the plate. ALBA has dropped its previous four home games, the most recent being a crushing German derby loss to Bayern last week. We’ll go for Crvena’s win.

Maccabi – Panathinaikos

In a rematch between great rivals, Maccabi (12-10) will attempt to close the gap on Panathinaikos (14–8) in the ‘neutral’ Belgrade. The Greens are playing really well right now, having won eight of their last nine games. However, Maccabi prevailed 81-86 in Round 4 in Athens behind 21 points from Bonzie Colson and 12 assists from Lorenzo Brown, who was not present for the team’s crushing loss at Olympiacos in the previous round. Maccabi lost three of their previous four games, giving up at least 88 points in each of those setbacks. Kendrick Nunn, who has scored 21 points in each of his last two games and has not missed a free throw in the Euroleague (or even in the Greek Basket League!), will be looked upon by Panathinaikos to maintain his hot streak. Another thriller expected.

Bayern – ASVEL Villeurbanne

Bayern (9–13) will host ASVEL (4–18), who are at the bottom of the league, in an attempt to move up towards the crucial top 10. With a convincing win against ALBA in the German derby last week, the hosts gained confidence. Brankovic further expanded Pablo Laso’s big man options with a standout performance of 14 points and 9 rebounds. In the first encounter between the teams, Bayern won a thrilling 100-101 double-overtime game thanks to a double-double from Devin Booker, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Scott, who has only scored in double figures in one of the previous four games, will try to regain his typical scoring threat after leading ASVEL with 21 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting.

Real Madrid – Olympiacos

Real (19-3) will try to recover from last week’s crushing loss at Monaco in a rematch of the title game from last season when they visit Olympiacos (12-10), who defeated Maccabi with ease to get back in the flow. With an incredible 20 points and 20 rebounds, Nikola Milutinov was the hero, but he got injured in the Greek derby game on Monday (Panathinaikos won 85-80) and will stay out for a couple of months. In the backcourt, Walkup will attempt to lessen the influence of Campazzo, who leads the league in assists (6.8 assists per game). Both teams our injury hit which means that they might lack of defensive consistency and therefore help to a high scoring game.

(All prices correct at 25/01/2024, 10:15 CET, subject to change)

News Source: Euroleague.net

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