It is that time of the year. All eyes are on Istanbul. On Friday night the thrilling 2016-17 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season gets even more exciting with the Final Four blasting off at Sinan Erdem Dome. CSKA Moscow faces Olympiacos before Fenerbahce takes on Real Madrid in a pair of mouth-watering semifinals. With each team knowing there is no tomorrow and a win will bring them to the championship game.
CSKA Moscow v Olympiacos
In the early game, reigning champion CSKA Moscow faces Olympiacos Piraeus in a rematch of the 2012 Championship Game at the same venue. Eight players from that game will suit up for the rematch on Friday, including CSKA big man Kyle Hines, who was then with Olympiacos. The game will mark the 4th time in 6 seasons that these teams have met at the Final Four, with the Reds having won the previous three meetings. Olympiacos enjoyed a significant advantage in rebounding during the regular season as it ranked first in the league with 37.4 boards per game, compared to CSKA’s 33.3. Olympiacos is also an expert at disruptive defense, restricting its opponents to just 14.6 assists per game this season.
CSKA can derive confidence from sweeping Olympiacos in the regular season, including a 90-86 home victory in the very last round. The Russian giant features a high-powered offense that scored more points than any other team this season (87.6 ppg.), largely thanks to being the competition’s most-accurate shooting team, converting 53.1% of its shots.
The handicap (+6.0) win of Olympiacos is priced at 1.90 with bet365.
Fenerbahce v Real Madrid
The second semi-final pits local favorite Fenerbahce against Real Madrid. Fenerbahce is the only team in the Final 4 that has never won the competition. But their coach, Zeljko Obradovic has won 8, making him the most successful coach in history. Fener aims to turn the tables after losing to the Spanish champion in the same stage in Madrid two years ago, though Coach Obradovic’s squad did sweep Los Blancos in the playoffs last season before losing the championship game in overtime to CSKA. Before missing the Final Four last season, Madrid had won been to three is a row and won its semifinal game each time, including in 2015 as it went on to claim the title in its own city, just like Fenerbahce is attempting to do this season.
Like the first semifinal, it’s a question of a potent offense attempting to overcome a defiant defense after Madrid’s flowing style saw it top the league in performance index rating this season with an average of 101.6, while Fenerbahce allowed the third-lowest number of points (73.9 per game). Madrid will aim to keep the ball moving after leading the league in assists with an average of 20.5, but the Turkish champion can be guaranteed to fiercely protect its basket after ranking second in blocked shots with 3.4 per game.
These teams are both attacking, but can actually stop each other in defence. Sticking with the Under 157.0, priced at 1.90 with bet365.
Stats source: euroleague.net
Basketball Tips: livetipster.com
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Daily Basketball Picks
| Date | League | Event | Pick | Odds | Bet | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/11/2026 | EL | Panathinaikos - Barcelona | Over 171.5 | 1.90 | 150 | -150 |
| 12/11/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - TOR Raptors | 2 (+10.5) | 1.88 | 50 | -50 |
| 12/11/2026 | EL | Olympiacos - Dubai | 2 (+5.5) | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 11/11/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - CLE Cavaliers | 1 (-3.5) | 1.87 | 10 | -10 |
| 11/11/2026 | EL | Paris - Fenerbahce | Over 173.5 | 1.90 | 50 | +45 |
| 10/11/2026 | NBA | UTA Jazz - MIA Heat | Over 228.5 | 1.93 | 20 | -20 |
| 09/11/2026 | NBA | ATL Hawks - LA Lakers | Under 236.5 | 1.91 | 10 | -10 |
| 08/11/2026 | NBA | DET Pistons - LA Lakers | 2 | 2.55 | 20 | +31 |
| 07/11/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - NY Knicks | 1 (+4.5) | 2.05 | 10 | -10 |
| 06/11/2026 | NBA | LA Lakers - POR Blazers | Over 232.5 | 1.95 | 10 | +9.5 |
| 06/11/2026 | NBA | CHA Hornets - BOS Celtics | 2 (-7.5) | 1.85 | 20 | +17 |
| 05/11/2026 | NBA | GS Warriors - MIA Heat | 2 (+7.5) | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 04/11/2026 | NBA | HOU Rockets - MIN Timberwolves | Over 220.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 02/11/2026 | NBA | LA Lakers - MIA Heat | Over 237.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 01/11/2026 | NBA | GS Warriors - LA Clippers | 1 (-2.5) | 1.92 | 150 | +138 |
| 31/10/2026 | NBA | MIL Bucks - CLE Cavaliers | 1 (+9.5) | 1.80 | 50 | -50 |
| 31/10/2026 | NBA | UTA Jazz - POR Blazers | Over 231.5 | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 30/10/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - NY Knicks | 2 | 1.85 | 10 | -10 |
| 30/10/2026 | EL | Olympiacos - Milano | 2 (+10.5) | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 29/10/2026 | NBA | POR Trail Blazers - MEM Grizzlies | Over 234.5 | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 28/10/2026 | NBA | IND Pacers - PHI 76ers | 2 (-4.5) | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 28/10/2026 | EL | Besiktas - Olympiacos | 1 | 2.15 | 10 | -10 |
| 27/10/2026 | NBA | SA Spurs - SAC Kings | 1 (-17.5) | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 26/10/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - MIN Timberwolves | 2 | 2.35 | 10 | -10 |
| 25/10/2026 | NBA | UTA Jazz - LA Lakers | Over 237.5 | 2.10 | 20 | +22 |
| 24/10/2026 | NBA | ATL Hawks - HOU Rockets | 1 | 1.83 | 10 | -10 |
| 23/10/2026 | EL | Olympiacos - Fenerbahce | 2 (+1.5) | 2.05 | 20 | +21 |
| 22/10/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - CLE Cavaliers | 2 (+3.5) | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 21/10/2026 | NBA | ORL Magic - ATL Hawks | 2 | 2.22 | 10 | +12 |
| 20/10/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - PHI 76ers | Under 232.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 18/10/2026 | GRE - BL | Panathinaikos - Peristetri | 2 (+21.5) | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 17/10/2026 | GRE - BL | Kolossos - PAOK | 1 (+7.5) | 1.87 | 20 | +17.5 |
| 16/10/2026 | EL | Barcelona - Olympiacos | Over 175.5 | 1.80 | 10 | +8 |
| 15/10/2026 | EL | Valencia - Maccabi | Over 182.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 14/10/2026 | EL | Efes - Bayern | Over 164.5 | 1.90 | 50 | +45 |
| 13/10/2026 | EL | Valencia - Olympiacos | Under 182.5 | 1.93 | 10 | -10 |
| 13/10/2026 | EL | Partizan - Panathinaikos | 1 (+6.5) | 1.95 | 10 | -10 |
| 13/10/2026 | EL | Fenerbahce - Zalgiris | Under 162.5 | 2.05 | 10 | -10 |
| 12/10/2026 | ABA | Cibona - Slovan | Over 166.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 09/10/2026 | EL | Olympiacos - Efes | Under 172.5 | 1.98 | 50 | +49 |
| 08/10/2026 | EL | Panathinaikos - Fenerbahce | Under 162.5 | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 07/10/2026 | EC | Aris - Burgos | 2 (+8.5) | 1.87 | 10 | -10 |
| 06/10/2026 | EC | Bosna - PAOK | 1 (+12.5) | 1.85 | 20 | +17 |
| 02/10/2026 | EL | Panathinaikos - Maccabi | 2 (+9.5) | 2.00 | 10 | -10 |
| 01/10/2026 | EL | Hapoel TA - Real Madrid | 1 (+2.5) | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 27/09/2026 | SPA - ACB | Burgos - Baskonia | 1 | 2.30 | 10 | -10 |
| 26/09/2026 | GRE - SC | Panathinaikos - PAOK | 2 (7.5) | 1.90 | 50 | +45 |
| 25/09/2026 | EL | Partizan - Milano | 1 (-2.5) | 1.80 | 20 | +16 |
| 25/09/2026 | EL | Fenerbahce - Virtus Bologna | 1 (-11.5) | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 25/09/2026 | EL | Besiktas - Valencia | 1 | 1.80 | 20 | -20 |
| 24/09/2026 | EL | Baskonia - Olympiacos | Over 174.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 24/09/2026 | EL | ASVEL - Maccabi | 2 (+2.5) | 1.70 | 10 | -10 |
| 24/09/2026 | EL | Dubai - Real Madrid | Over 173.5 | 2.00 | 10 | -10 |
| 20/09/2026 | GER - BBL | Bayern Mun. - Bamberg | Over 170.5 | 1.95 | 10 | +9.5 |
| 19/09/2026 | EL - SC | Olympiacos - Real Madrid | 2 (+4.5) | 1.97 | 10 | +9.7 |
| 18/09/2026 | EL - SC | Dubai - Real Madrid | Over 174.5 | 2.00 | 10 | +10 |
| 31/08/2026 | WC - Q | Greece - Spain | 1 | 2.15 | 100 | +115 |
| 30/08/2026 | WC - Q | Estonia - Finland | 1 (+9.5) | 1.90 | 50 | -50 |
| 29/08/2026 | WC - Q | Senegal - Angola | 1 (-9.5) | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 28/08/2026 | WC - Q | Ukraine - Greece | Over 159.5 | 1.85 | 10 | -10 |
| 27/08/2026 | WC - Q | Israel - Poland | 2 | 1.80 | 50 | +40 |
| 08/07/2026 | WC - Q | Venezuela - Colombia | 1 (+7.5) | 1,95 | 20 | -20 |
| 13/06/2026 | NBA | SA Spurs - NY Knicks | 1/1 at HT/FT | 1,95 | 10 | -10 |
| 29/05/2026 | SPA - ACB | Andorra - Barca | 1 (+5.5) | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 28/05/2026 | NBA | SA Spurs - OKC Thunder | 1 (-3.5) | 1.91 | 20 | +18 |
| 26/05/2026 | NBA | OKC Thunder - SA Spurs | 2 (+5.5) | 1,95 | 10 | -10 |
| 25/05/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - NY Knicks | 2 | 1.75 | 10 | +7.5 |
| 24/05/2026 | NBA | SA Spurs - OKC Thunder | 1 | 1.75 | 20 | +15 |
| 23/05/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - NY Knicks | Under 214.5 | 1.95 | 10 | -10 |
| 21/05/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - CLE Cavaliers | 2 (+6.5) | 2.00 | 10 | +10 |
| 20/05/2026 | NBA | OKC Thunder - SA Spurs | Over 216.5 | 1.95 | 20 | +19 |
| 19/05/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - CLE Cavaliers | 2 (+6.5) | 2.00 | 10 | -10 |
| 17/05/2026 | NBA | DET Pistons - CLE Cavaliers | Over 206.5 | 1.90 | 150 | +135 |
| 15/05/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - DET Pistons | 1 (-3.5) | 1.90 | 50 | -50 |
| 13/05/2026 | EL | Valencia - Panathinaikos | 2 | 2.30 | 20 | -20 |
| 12/05/2026 | NBA | SA Spurs - MIN Timberwolves | 2 (+10.5) | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 11/05/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - DET Pistons | 1 (-3.5) | 2.00 | 20 | +20 |
| 10/05/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - NY Knicks | 1 | 2.00 | 10 | -10 |
| 09/05/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - DET Pistons | 1 (-4.5) | 1.97 | 10 | +9.7 |
| 08/05/2026 | NBA | MIN Timberwolves - SA Spurs | 2 (-4.5) | 1.90 | 150 | +135 |
| 07/05/2026 | NBA | DET Pistons - CLE Cavaliers | 2 (+3.5) | 1.90 | 50 | -50 |
| 07/05/2026 | EL | Hapoel TA - Real Madrid | 1 | 1.85 | 20 | -20 |
| 06/05/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - PHI 76ers | Over 215.5 | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 05/05/2026 | NBA | OKC Thunder - LA Lakers | Under 214.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 05/05/2026 | EL | Hapoel TA - Real Madrid | 1 | 2.10 | 10 | +11 |
| 04/05/2026 | NBA | SA Spurs - MIN Timberwolves | 2 (+14.5) | 1.80 | 100 | +80 |
| 03/05/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - TOR Raptors | Over 211.5 | 1.90 | 400 | +360 |
| 02/05/2026 | NBA | BOS Celtics - PHI 76ers | 1 (-9.5) | 2.20 | 250 | -250 |
| 30/04/2026 | EL | Olympiacos - Monaco | 2 (+9.5) | 1.95 | 100 | -100 |
| 29/04/2026 | EL | Real Madrid - Hapoel TA | 2 (+7.5) | 1.87 | 250 | +217.5 |
| 28/04/2026 | EL | Valencia - Panathinaikos | 2 | 2.00 | 750 | +750 |
| 26/04/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - BOS Celtics | Under 213.5 | 1.93 | 400 | -400 |
| 25/04/2026 | NBA | MIN Timberwolves - DEN Nuggets | Over 229.5 | 1.90 | 250 | -250 |
| 24/04/2026 | EL | Monaco - Barcelona | 2 | 2.00 | 120 | -120 |
| 23/04/2026 | NBA | ATL Hawks - NY Knicks | 2 | 1.90 | 50 | -50 |
| 22/04/2026 | NBA | OKC Thunder - PHX Suns | 1 (-16.5) | 1.95 | 20 | -20 |
| 21/04/2026 | NBA | LA Lakers - HOU Rockets | Over 206.5 | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 21/04/2026 | EL | Panathinaikos - Monaxo | 1/1 at HT/FT | 1.75 | 160 | +120 |
| 20/04/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - ATL Hawks | 1 (-5.5) | 1.90 | 50 | -50 |
| 19/04/2026 | NBA | OKC Thunder - PHX Suns | 2 (+14.5) | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 18/04/2026 | NBA | DEN Nuggets - MIN Timberwolves | Over 231.5 | 1.92 | 10 | -10 |
| 17/04/2026 | EL | Barcelona - Bayern | 1 (-9.5) | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 16/04/2026 | EL | Real Madrid - Crvena Zvezda | 2 (+7.5) | 2.05 | 10 | -10 |
| 15/04/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - ORL Magic | Under 222.5 | 1.93 | 10 | +9.3 |
| 14/04/2026 | NBA | CHA Hornets - MIA Heat | 1 (-5.5) | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 12/04/2026 | EL | Maccabi TA - Hapoel TA | Over 180.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 10/04/2026 | NBA | LA Lakers - PHX Suns | 1 | 2.05 | 50 | +52.5 |
| 09/04/2026 | NBA | NY Knicks - BOS Celtics | 2 | 2.55 | 20 | -20 |
| 09/04/2026 | EL | Valencia - Panathinaikos | 2 | 1.85 | 10 | -10 |
| 08/04/2026 | NBA | CLE Cavaliers - ATL Hawks | 1 | 1.83 | 10 | +8.3 |
| 07/04/2026 | NBA | TOR Raptors - MIA Heat | 1 (-1.5) | 1.98 | 10 | +9.8 |
| 07/04/2026 | EL | Barcelona - Panathinaikos | 2 (-2.5) | 2.00 | 10 | +10 |
| 06/04/2026 | NBA | ATL Hawks - NY Knicks | 2 | 2.07 | 50 | +53.5 |
| 05/04/2026 | NBA | MIL Bucks - MEM Grizzlies | 2 | 2.87 | 20 | -20 |
| 04/04/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - DET Pistons | 1 | 2.20 | 10 | -10 |
| 03/04/2026 | NBA | HOU Rockets - UTA Jazz | Over 232.5 | 1.90 | 300 | +270 |
| 02/04/2026 | NBA | LA Clippers - SA Spurs | 1 (+4.5) | 1.90 | 120 | -120 |
| 01/04/2026 | NBA | CHI Bulls - IND Pacers | 1 (-4.5) | 1.90 | 50 | -50 |
| 31/03/2026 | NBA | LA Lakers - CLE Cavaliers | Under 237.5 | 1.93 | 20 | -20 |
| 30/03/2026 | NBA | ATL Hawks - BOS Celtics | 2 | 2.00 | 10 | -10 |
| 30/03/2026 | GRE - BL | Panathinaikos - Olympiacos | Over 168.5 | 1.95 | 20 | +19 |
| 29/03/2026 | NBA | OKC Thunder - NY Knicks | 2 | 3.80 | 10 | -10 |
| 28/03/2026 | NBA | MIN Timberwolves - DET Pistons | 2 | 2.15 | 40 | +46 |
| 27/03/2026 | NBA | BOS Celtics - ATL Hawks | 2 (+4.5) | 2.00 | 20 | -20 |
| 26/03/2026 | NBA | CHA Hornets - NY Knicks | 2 | 1.95 | 10 | -10 |
| 25/03/2026 | NBA | BOS Celtics - OKC Thunder | 1 | 2.37 | 20 | +27 |
| 24/03/2026 | NBA | CHA Hornets - SAC Kings | Over 230.5 | 1.98 | 10 | -10 |
| 23/03/2026 | NBA | UTA Jazz - TOR Raptors | Over 235.5 | 2.40 | 20 | +28 |
| 22/03/2026 | NBA | PHX Suns - TOR Raptors | 2 | 1.75 | 10 | -10 |
| 21/03/2026 | NBA | HOU Rockets - MIA Heat | Over 229.5 | 1.90 | 10 | +9 |
| 20/03/2026 | NBA | DET Pistons - GS Warriors | 1 (-6.5) | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 19/03/2026 | NBA | MIA Heat - LA Lakers | Under 239.5 | 1.95 | 10 | -10 |
| 18/03/2026 | NBA | MIN Timberwolves - UTA Jazz | Over 233.5 | 1.90 | 150 | +135 |
| 17/03/2026 | NBA | CHA Hornets - MIA Heat | 2 | 2.40 | 50 | -50 |
| 16/03/2026 | NBA | NO Pelicans - DAL MAvericks | Under 238.5 | 1.90 | 20 | -20 |
| 15/03/2026 | NBA | MIL Bucks - IND Pacers | Under 228.5 | 1.90 | 10 | -10 |
| 14/03/2026 | NBA | LA Lakers - DEN Nuggets | 1 | 2.20 | 10 | +12 |
| 13/03/2026 | NBA | POR Blazers - UTA Jazz | Over 236.5 | 2.00 | 120 | +120 |
| 12/03/2026 | NBA | MIA Heat - MIL Bucks | 2 (+6.5) | 1.93 | 50 | -50 |
| 11/03/2026 | NBA | NO Pelicans - TOR Raptors | 2 | 1.83 | 20 | -20 |
| 10/03/2026 | NBA | BKN Nets - DET Pistons | 1 | 7.50 | 10 | -10 |
| 09/03/2026 | NBA | BKN Nets - MEM Grizzlies | 1 | 2.00 | 10 | +10 |
| 08/03/2026 | NBA | MIA Heat - DET Pistons | 1 | 2.00 | 20 | +20 |
| 07/03/2026 | NBA | DET Pistons - BKN Nets | 1 (-14.5) | 2.00 | 10 | -10 |
| 06/03/2026 | NBA | BOS Celtics - DAL Mavericks | Under 222.5 | 1.94 | 10 | +9.4 |
| 05/03/2026 | NBA | ORL Magic - DAL Mavericks | Over 228.5 | 1.90 | 20 | +18 |
| 04/03/2026 | NBA | PHI 76ers - UTA Jazz | Over 240.5 | 1.95 | 10 | -10 |
| 03/03/2026 | NBA | TOR Raptors - NY Knicks | Under 223.5 | 1.95 | 10 | +9.5 |
| 02/03/2026 | NBA | MIL Bucks - BOS Celtics | Under 215.5 | 1.95 | 20 | +19 |
| 01/03/2026 | NBA | DEN Nuggets - MIN Timberwolves | Over 238.5 | 1.95 | 10 | -10 |







