Efes vs Fenerbahce Prediction, Picks, Odds, News, Injury Report 10/10/24

Efes hosts Fenerbahce in the second round of EuroLeague fixtures on Tuesday. Bookies are making Efes the narrow favorites in this contest between two fierce Istanbul rivals. This article features our Efes vs Fenerbahce prediction and analysis of the respective teams, including a look at their head-to-head records over the years.

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Efes vs Fenerbahce Prediction and Picks: Back The Hosts

• Selection: Efes moneyline
• Best Odds: 1.80
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stakes: 3/10

Odds updated on 8.10.2024. 

With a 1.5-point spread, there’s no point taking Efes to cover. Instead, we are content with slightly shorter odds on the moneyline. Their added shooting helped them record an 11-point win last week, and they blew out Yalovaspor in their first domestic game of the season.

Game Info

• Stadium: Basketball Development Center
• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Start time: 18:30 UK time

Efes News, Injury Report, Schedule: New Era

Tomislav Mijatovic is embarking on his first full season as Efes head coach after finishing last season strongly. It’s a new era for the team with old faces departing and new names populating a talented roster filled with upside.

Jordan Nwora and Vincent Poirier were the two headline-making offseason acquisitions. Stanley Johnson brings size on the wing, while Rolands Smits was a useful pickup and brings above-average three-point shooting.

While winning the title is probably out of reach this year, Efes are not a team to be taken lightly. They have a great chance of landing a top-six berth and could go on a deep run if the matchups fall the right way.

Fenerbahce News, Injury Report, Schedule: Aiming to go 2-0

Wade Baldwin IV and Nigel Hayes-Davis shone as Fenerbahce saw off Olympiacos. It’s no surprise they were dominant at home, but Fenerbahce need to improve their road performances if they are to compete with the EuroLeague’s elite teams in 2024-25.

It will be interesting to see how Khem Birch is integrated after playing only eight minutes in the opener. They will be hoping for more from Nicolo Melli, too. Saras Jasikevicius has done a great job with the team so far – this is a big test after impressing against Olympiacos.

Efes vs Fenerbahce H2H: Well-Matched

Efes got the better of Fenerbahce in the Super Cup last month. These teams have faced off 10 times over the last 12 months, with each team registering five wins over that period.

Fenerbahce have won three of the last four matchups in the EuroLeague.

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