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Round 11 of the Euroleague will kickstart on Thursday as struggling Fenerbahce hope to give Real its first defeat of the season, Bayern will host Virtus Bologna and Barcelona welcome Lyon to Palau Blaugrana.
Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 11.
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In this article:
- Euroleague Week 11 Expert Picks: 30th November 2023.
- Fenerbahce vs Real Madrid: Real Winning Run Continue
- Bayern vs Virtus Bologna: Bologna Continues Its Good Form
- Barcelona vs Lyon-Villeurbanne: Barca Get an Easy Run
Euroleague Week 11 Expert Picks: 30th November 2023
- Real Madrid -3 at 1.83 odds
- Virtus Bologna +1.5 at 1.83 odds
- 1st Quarter: Barcelona – 3.5 at 1.86 odds
Odds available as of 28th November 2023. Odds may now differ.
Fenerbahce vs Real Madrid: Real Winning Run Continue
Real Madrid continued their dominant streak in the Euroleague, maintaining a flawless 10-0 start by securing a commanding 70-99 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday night. Originally scheduled earlier in the month, the game turned into a one-sided affair as Maccabi struggled to contain Real Madrid’s formidable offensive capabilities.
Walt Tavares played a pivotal role in Real’s dominant triumph, contributing an impressive 19 points and 8 rebounds, with an outstanding 15 points in the first quarter alone. The depth of Real Madrid’s roster was evident as Mario Hezonja (16 points) and Dzanan Musa (15 points) also made substantial contributions, showcasing the team’s collective and well-rounded approach.
The defending champions demonstrated exceptional team basketball, recording 29 assists and 37 rebounds in the game. Facundo Campazzo added 11 points and 9 assists, while Gabriel Deck chipped in with 10 points.
In contrast, Fenerbahce is coming off a disappointing 87-79 loss to Virtus Bologna, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in the EuroLeague. With only 5 wins in 10 EuroLeague games this season, Fenerbahce faces a formidable challenge against the in-form Real Madrid. Real Madrid currently leads the league with impressive averages of 89.3 points, 36.6 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 5.9 steals, 3.9 blocks, and a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 111.7.
Real Madrid have been impressive this season, considering that all results have come in their favour in the Euroleague as they remain unbeaten. The Spanish giants have recorded 9 wins out of their last 10 games against Fenerbahce, so they should have an easy run here and cover the spread.
Bayern vs Virtus Bologna: Bologna Continues Its Good Form
Virtus Bologna’s impressive run in the Euroleague continued as they secured a noteworthy 87-79 victory against Fenerbahce in their recent matchup. Tornike Shengelia played a crucial role in this success, contributing 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, leading a well-balanced effort from the Virtus team.
Key contributions from players like Daniel Hackett, Ognjen Dobric, and Devontae Cacok also played a vital role in securing the win.
Following this triumph, Virtus Bologna has now accumulated 7 wins in 10 Euroleague games this season, displaying their consistency and strength in the competition. The team currently maintains impressive averages across various categories, including 83.7 points, 32.6 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 5.9 steals, 2.7 blocks, and a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 92.3.
Looking ahead, Bayern Munich, coming off a hard-fought 100-101 overtime win against Lyon, faces a formidable challenge against the in-form Virtus Bologna side. The latter’s strong performance and cohesive team effort make them a significant obstacle for Bayern in their upcoming clash.
Virtus Bologna sit third in the Euroleague ranking this Euroleague just behind Real Madrid and Barcelona and their recent displays against struggling teams show that Bayern will struggle to dominate the clash in front of their home supporters. Virtus Bologna can easily win this game or at least suffer a minimal defeat.
Bayern vs Virtus Bologna: Bologna Continues Its Good Form
Barcelona is enjoying its season so far in the Euroleague with 8 wins in the 10 games it has played so far, and it is the second favourite to win the Euroleague in the Euroleague Winner Odds race, Lyon-Villeurbanne on the other hand is second from bottom with no hope of winning the title (0.5% probability) according to bookers.
Barcelona recently clinched a hard-fought victory against Maccabi in a Euroleague matchup, emerging triumphant with a 90-92 scoreline. Notably, Nico Laprovittola played a pivotal role in the win, leading the team with an impressive 23 points. Other significant contributors included Alex Abrines with 16 points, Willy Hernangomez with 13, James Nnaji with 11, and Jabari Parker with 10 points.
In contrast, ASVEL inaugurated their new arena, LDLC Arena, with a closely contested game against Bayern that ended in a double-overtime thriller. Unfortunately, ASVEL fell short, concluding the game with a narrow 100-101 defeat. This loss marked their second win in the Euroleague this season.
Barcelona’s consistent display of strength in the Euroleague is evident in their impressive statistics. They boast an average of 82.5 points per game, ranking 5th in the league. Additionally, they excel in various key categories, including 2-pointers made (21.5, 3rd), rebounding (37.8, 2nd), assists (17.9), steals (6.1), blocks (2.9, 4th), and possess a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 95.9, securing them the 3rd position in this category.
Barcelona has displayed a strong start to games, especially against struggling sides. They have won the first quarter of 8 of their 10 Euroleague games this season. They also displayed this kind of quality even against Real where they were 19-12 up in the first quarter.
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