Alba Berlin vs Panathinaikos Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 10/03/24

Alba Berlin will start their journey of redemption in this new season when they host defending champions Panathinaikos in the opening round of the 2024/25 Euroleague season. The Greens defeated Alba Berlin twice last season, and no noticeable changes have occurred in the host’s roster. Can the hosts do the impossible? Our Alba Berlin vs Panathinaikos prediction is available below!

Panathinaikos are favorites with an implied probability of 90.9% to win at 1.10 odds, while Alba Berlin are available at 7.25 odds. The handicap is +/-12.5 points, and the total points line is at 164.5.

Alba Berlin will battle the Panathinaikos on Thursday evening at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, for the Euroleague Round 1 Game. For more Euroleague picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Alba Berlin vs Panathinaikos Prediction 

• Selections: Panathinaikos  -12.5
• Odds: 1.90 (TRACKED TIP)
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds updated at September 30th, 2024. Odds may now differ.

On the other hand, Panathinaikos won both games against the Berlin side last season before winning the title. The Shamrock also made good signings, with Cedi Osman, Omer Yurtseven, and Lorenzo Brown joining. Despite the 12.5 spread, it should be an easy cover for the visitors. 

Alba Berlin vs Panathinaikos Game Info

• Date: October 3rd, 2024
• Time: 18:45 (CET)
• Arena: Uber Arena
• Location: Berlin, Germany.

Alba Berlin Injury Report, Team News

Alba Berlin had a disappointing 2023/24 Euroleague season where they finished bottom of the standing with just 5 wins. They also suffered an 82-88 defeat to Bayern in the Bundesliga playoff final. Nothing has since changed in the squad that had these performances last season. Coach Israel González is still piloting the team’s affairs, and they didn’t make a major roster overhaul. They added William McDowell-White from the New Zealand Breakers and Trevion Williams from Ulm to the team.

The Berlin Albatrosse didn’t have convincing preseason games with a 2-2 record before starting their league outing with a 97-80 defeat to Hamburg in their first game of the BBL. They have since bounced back to winning ways with a 105-70 win against Oldenburg. 

Panathinaikos Injury Report, Team News

Panathinaikos won their 7th Euroleague championship last season, defeating Real Madrid 80-95 in the final. After a slow start to the game, they quickly got themselves back into action. They completed the season winning the Greek Championship in a 3-2 series win over Olympiakos. They had a 4-3 record in the preseason games but suffered a narrow 85-86 loss to Olympiakos in the Greek Super Cup final a few days ago.

The Greens now have their attention back in the league, where they look to become the fourth club to win back-to-back EuroLeague titles this century. However, coach Ergin Ataman said in a recent interview, “Everybody will be more aggressive against us, especially on the road. They will try to beat us.”

Alba Berlin vs Panathinaikos Betting Trends 

• Alba Berlin were 0-2 SU against Panathinaikos last season.
• Alba Berlin finished last season with a 5-29 SU record.
• Panathinaikos had a 23-11 SU in the 2023/24 Euroleague regular season.
• Panathinaikos are unbeaten in their last four Euroleague games.

Alba Berlin vs Panathinaikos H2H 

Panathinaikos and Alba Berlin have met 16 times. Panathinaikos won 9, and Alba Berlin won 7. Panathinaikos won the last two games between the two sides.

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