Euroleague Picks for Round 12: 3 Expert Picks for Tuesday, December 5th

Round 11 of the Euroleague was marked with surprises as Real suffered their first loss of the season. The defending champions return to the court again when they travel to face Olympiacos, Virtus Bologna will slug it out against Barcelona, and Valencia will hope to get back in form when they host Crvena Zvezda Belgrade.

Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 12.

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In this article:

• Euroleague Week 12 Expert Picks: 5th December 2023.
• Olympiacos vs Real Madrid: Real Back to Winning Ways
• Virtus Bologna vs Barcelona: Barca Win Easily
• Valencia vs Red Star Belgrade: History Might Repeat Itself

Euroleague Week 12 Expert Picks: 5th December 2023

• Real Madrid -3.5 at 2.02 odds
• Barcelona – 3.5 at 1.94 odds
• Crvena Zvezda Belgrade +2.5 at 1.84 odds

Odds available as of 3rd December 2023. Odds may now differ.

Olympiacos vs Real Madrid: Real Back to Winning Ways

The recent performance of Olympiacos and Real Madrid in the Euroleague provides a clear picture of their current form. Olympiacos, with six wins in eleven games, faced a setback in their three-game winning streak with a loss to Monaco. In that game, Isaiah Canaan, Thomas Walkup, and Alec Peters played significant roles, but the team ultimately fell short.

On the other hand, Real Madrid, after a dominant start to the Euroleague season, suffered their first defeat in an overtime loss against Fenerbahce. Despite the loss, Real Madrid displayed a strong offensive performance, particularly from players like Facundo Campazzo, who scored a career-best 33 points.

The team’s defensive and offensive capabilities are reflected in their impressive statistics, including averaging 90.2 points (the best in the Euroleague), 37.3 rebounds, and 22.8 assists (the best in the league).

Although Real suffered a setback in their last Euroleague game, they are the best side to bet on in the Euroleague this season, with all expectations that they will deliver this Tuesday as usual.

• Expert Pick: Real Madrid -3.5
• Best odds: 2.02
• Bookmaker: 1xbet
• Stakes: 5/10

Virtus Bologna vs Barcelona: Barca Cruise to the W

Virtus Bologna’s recent struggles continued with a 90-76 loss to Bayern Munich, marking their third defeat in the last five games after a strong start to the season. On the other hand, Barcelona has been performing well, securing nine wins out of eleven games in the current Euroleague season.

In Barcelona’s recent Euroleague outing against ASVEL Villeurbanne, they emerged victorious with a 101-92 win. Nicolas Laprovittola played a crucial role, contributing 28 points and hitting 8 three-pointers. Barcelona’s offensive efficiency, especially from beyond the arc, was a key factor in securing the win. Laprovittola’s outstanding performance, along with contributions from Jan Vesely, Jabari Parker, Willy Hernangomez, and Tomas Satoransky, contributed to the team’s success.

Barcelona boasts impressive statistics in the Euroleague, averaging 84.2 points (4th), 36.5 rebounds, 18.6 assists, 5.9 steals, 2.9 blocks, and a PIR of 98.0 (second-best). With only two losses this season, Barcelona’s strong overall performance makes them a formidable opponent.

Considering Virtus Bologna’s recent struggles and Barcelona’s consistent performance, Barcelona appear to be in a favourable position entering the upcoming clash to win and cover the spread.

• Expert Pick: Barcelona -3.5
• Best odds: 1.94
• Bookmaker: 1xbet
• Stakes: 5/10

Valencia vs Crvena Zvezda Belgrade: History Might Repeat Itself

Valencia Basket’s struggles continued in their latest Euroleague game against Baskonia, where they suffered a late 84-98 comeback defeat. Baskonia turned the game around in the second half, securing a convincing road victory. With this loss, Valencia has now faced defeat in five consecutive games, bringing their record to 5-6 for the season.

On a brighter note, Crvena Zvezda Belgrade managed to reignite their postseason hopes with an impressive 97-83 win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul, improving their record to 4-7. Nemanja Nedovic played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 23 points, with 14 of them coming in the third quarter, where he took charge and shifted the momentum in favour of Zvezda. Luka Mitrovic, Yago Dos Santos, and Joel Bolomboy also contributed significantly to the team’s success.

Despite playing at home, Valencia has struggled to establish dominance, losing three consecutive games at home and winning only one of their last seven games in all competitions. Additionally, Zvezda has a favourable history at the Font de Sant Lluis in Valencia, winning three out of their last five visits.

• Expert Pick: Red Star Belgrade +2.5
• Best odds: 1.84
• Bookmaker: 1xbet
• Stakes: 5/10

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