Anadolu Efes vs Olympiacos Prediction: Preview, Odds, Injury Report, 3/19/24

 Both Anadolu Efes and Olympiacos have a 1.90 equal share of the odds with an implied probability of 52.6% to win. The point spread is +/-1.5 points and the total points line is at 158.5. Olympiacos, in scorching form, aims to extend their winning streak to seven consecutive victories with a visit to Efes, who are fiercely competing for a spot in the top 10. Our Anadolu Efes vs Olympiacos prediction is for Olympiacos to win. 

Historically, the home team has dominated in matchups between these two sides, winning six straight regular-season games. Can the Red-Whites see a change of fortune here? 

Anadolu Efes will slug it out against Olympiacos on Tuesday night at the Sinan Erdem Dome, Istanbul, Turkey. For more Euroleague picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Anadolu Efes vs Olympiacos Prediction: Oly Continue Winning Streak

• Selection: Olympiakos Moneyline
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of 19th March 2024. Odds may now differ. 

Olympiacos is currently one of the most formidable teams in the Euroleague, having secured victories in their last five encounters. In contrast, Anadolu Efes has shown inconsistency, suffering a defeat to table strugglers Lyon in their recent match. Notably, Olympiacos boasts an impressive streak of 15 consecutive wins.

It’s worth mentioning that Olympiacos has only lost seven games away from home this season, with only Real Madrid (4 losses) holding a better record in this regard. Additionally, Anadolu Efes has faced defeat in their last two matches against Olympiacos. My Efes vs Olympiacos prediction is for Oly to win. 

Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
• Time: 20:30 (CET)
• Arena:  Sinan Erdem Dome
• Location: Istanbul, Turkey.

Efes Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Anadolu Efes encountered a significant setback last week, suffering a defeat to table strugglers Lyon ASVEL with a scoreline of 84-80. Now, they face the challenge of defeating stronger opponents to secure a spot in the Euroleague playoffs. Currently, the Turkish side occupies the 14th position on the Euroleague table, with 12 wins and 17 defeats.

Despite their recent struggles, Efes commits the second-fewest turnovers, averaging 10.6 per game, and rank third in scoring with an average of 85.5 points per game. Additionally, Efes ranks third in free-throw shooting at 81.2%. However, their defense allows a league-high of 87.8 points per game.

Erten Gazi is sidelined due to injury, but Shane Larkin will be a player to watch for Efes. Larkin leads the league in average index rating with 21.2 per game and ranks third in scoring with 17.6 points per game. Moreover, he ranks seventh in assists with 5.3 per game and is tied for fifth in average three-pointers made with 2.6 per game.

Next 4 Games

• March 21st vs Alba Berlin
• March 28th vs Baskonia
• April 5th vs Fenerbahce
• April 11th vs Crvena zvezda 

Olympiacos Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Olympiacos achieved a season sweep against arch-rival Panathinaikos with a hard-fought 71-65 victory at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in their last outing. Wright led the team with 19 points, while Alec Peters was the only other Olympiacos player to reach double digits in points, contributing 11.

The Greek club has been displaying remarkable confidence in recent matches and has rightfully secured a place in the top six. With five consecutive wins in the Euroleague, they have climbed to 5th place in the table with an 18-11 record.

Unfortunately, Nikola Milutinov is currently sidelined due to injury. However, one player to keep an eye on is Moustapha Fall, who ranks second all-time in two-point accuracy at an impressive 72.3%.

Olympiacos maintains solid statistical averages, including 78.8 points, 32.9 rebounds, 19.3 assists, 6.8 steals, 2.8 blocks, and a Player Index Rating (PIR) of 91.4. Notably, they commit the third-fewest turnovers in the league with 11.3 per game and have allowed a league-low of 74.7 points per game. Additionally, they limit opponents to 51.7% shooting from two-point range, which is the second-lowest in the league.

Next 4 games

• March 21st vs Lyon
• March 28th vs Partizan
• April 5th vs Crvena zvezda
• April 12th vs Fenerbahce

Trends

• Anadolu Efes has a 10-4 record playing at home.
• Olympiacos has a 7-7 record playing away from home.
• Efes has committed the second-fewest turnovers at 10.6 per game.
• Efes ranks third in scoring at 85.5 points per game.
• Efes ranks third in free throw shooting at 81.2%.
• Efes allows a league-high 87.8 points per game.
• Olympiacos has committed the third-fewest turnovers with 11.3 per game.
• Olympiacos has allowed a league-low 74.7 points per game.
• Olympiacos allows 9.2 offensive rebounds per game, the second-fewest in the league.
• Olympiacos holds opponents to 51.7% two-point shooting, second lowest in the league.

Anadolu Efes vs Olympiacos H2H – All Tied Ahead of Round 30

Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Olympiacos have a competitive history, with a tied record of 24-24 in their head-to-head matchups. The most recent encounter saw Olympiakos win with a convincing 75-57 win in October 2023.

Interestingly, the home team has dominated in their recent regular-season clashes, winning six straight games between Olympiacos and Efes.

In a memorable matchup in Istanbul in March 2020, Shane Larkin earned his record-tying sixth MVP of the Round honor in a single season. Larkin’s outstanding performance included scoring 40 points, marking the first instance this century of a player achieving two 40-point games in EuroLeague history. Additionally, he tied the EuroLeague single-game record by making 10 of 15 attempts from long distance.

Efes has seen remarkable individual performances in their matchups against Olympiakos. Marcus Haislip holds the team’s single-game record for blocks with 6, achieved against Olympiacos on January 17, 2007. Meanwhile, Darius Thompson recorded a career-high 8 rebounds for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Olympiacos in April of last season. Rodrigue Beaubois came up with 29 points, including a career-best 7 three-pointers made, in a home win over Olympiacos in November 2021.

On the other side, Olympiakos’ Elijah Bryant had a career-high 3 steals in an 87-85 overtime loss against Efes in Piraeus in February 2022, as well as in a loss in Piraeus last season. Giannoulis Larentzakis, Olympiacos’ guard, achieved a career-high 8 assists in a road loss against Efes in February 2021.

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