Euroleague Picks for Round 13: 3 Expert Picks for Thursday, December 7th

Round 13 action will kick off this Thursday as Panathinaikos host Real Madrid, Alba Berlin welcome Anadolu Efes, and Partizan, hoping for their first win in 5 attempts over Milano.

Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 13.

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In this article:

• Euroleague Week 13 Expert Picks: 7th December 2023.
• Panathinaikos vs Real Madrid: Real Flies High Again
• Alba Berlin vs Anadolu Efes: An Away Win on the Table
• Partizan vs Milano: Partizan Break the Jinx

Euroleague Week 13 Expert Picks: 7th December 2023

• Real Madrid -4.5 at 1.90 odds
• Anadolu Efes – 3.5 at 1.90 odds
• Partizan -3.5 at 1.90 odds

Odds available as of 6th December 2023. Odds may now differ.

Panathinaikos vs Real Madrid: Real Flies High Again

Ergin Ataman’s return to Istanbul was marked with defeat as Panathinaikos suffered a 71-68 loss against Efes in their last Euroleague clash, a game that came down to the final shot. Mathias Lessort and Kendrick Nunn paced Panathinaikos with 13 points each, while Jerian Grant added 12.

In a rematch of last season’s incredible championship game, Real Madrid, coming off their first loss of the season, won 77-71 over Olympiacos, beating the Greek side for the second successive time. Dzanan Musa led the scoring with 23 points, making 5-of-7 three-pointers, including 16 points in the third quarter.

Mario Hezonja recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, November MVP Facundo Campazzo had 9 points and 9 assists, and Walter Tavares scored 11. Real Madrid dominates the Euroleague this season, standing 1st in the standings and averaging a commendable 89.1 points, 37.0 rebounds, 22.3 assists, 5.8 steals, 3.8 blocks, and 110.4 PIR.

It is worth noting that Real has lost just once this season, and their recent win over a Greek side shows their strength on Greek soil as they head to Athens to face Panathinaikos. Panathinaikos has secured just one win over Real in their last 16 outings, and only one in their last meeting at the O.A.C.A Olympic Indoor Hall.

Therefore, it should be an easy run for Real against a side that has had a 5-14 point margin in any of their losses against top sides in the Euroleague this season.

• Expert Pick: Real Madrid -4.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: 1xbet
• Stakes: 5/10

Alba Berlin vs Anadolu Efes: An Away Win on the Table

ALBA Berlin secured a hard-fought victory against Zalgiris, overcoming a 16-point deficit to win 64-62. The game’s decisive moment came from Jonas Mattisseck’s three-pointer with just 6.7 seconds left, breaking a six-game losing streak.

Johannes Thiemann played a crucial role, contributing 16 points, including an impressive 10-of-11 shooting from the free-throw line. Despite this win, ALBA Berlin has struggled this season, averaging 75.7 points per game and holding a PIR of 77.8, both of which rank second to last. Additionally, they have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions.

On the other hand, Anadolu Efes secured a narrow victory against Panathinaikos, winning 71-68 at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Tyrique Jones led the team with an impressive performance, tallying 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 steals, resulting in a PIR of 36.

Shane Larkin added 20 points. This season, Efes has been performing well, averaging 80.3 points, 29.7 rebounds, 17.9 assists, 7.3 steals, 2.3 blocks, and holding a PIR of 89.0. It’s noteworthy that Efes has won 9 of their last 11 games in all competitions.

Considering Efes’s recent successes, particularly their dominant history over ALBA Berlin with 18 wins in 19 matchups, they are going to win this clash easily.

• Expert Pick: Anadolu Efes -3.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: 1xbet
• Stakes: 5/10

Partizan vs Milano: Partizan Break the Jinx

Milan’s struggles continued as they suffered a fourth successive defeat, this time at the hands of Bayern in an overtime thriller, ending with a 91-84 scoreline. The Italian side’s performance has been subpar this season, reflected in their low points per game (79.8) and PIR of 86.1, which are among the worst in the Euroleague.

In contrast, Partizan secured a hard-fought overtime victory against Monaco, triumphing 89-85. The home team, led by captain Kevin Punter’s impressive 25 points, showcased resilience, especially with a crucial three-pointer from Punter in overtime that secured the lead for Partizan.

James Nunnally contributed significantly with 23 points, and PJ Dozier added 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Bruno Caboclo chipped in with 13 points and 6 rebounds to bolster the team’s efforts.

Partizan has not enjoyed dominance over Milano as they have lost each of their last 5 attempts. However, Milano’s poor form in both domestic and in the Euroleague is definitely enough for Partizan to capitalise on in getting a much-needed win in front of their home fans. Partizan have won each of their last 5 home games in the Euroleague this season losing just 1(against Barcelona) in total.

• Expert Pick: Partizan -3.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: 1xbet
• Stakes: 5/10

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