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Action continues in the Euroleague for round 14 as Real Madrid tackles Bayern, Crvena Zvezda welcome the struggling Alba Berlin, and Barcelona slug it out with Milano.
Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 14.
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In this article:
- Euroleague Week 14 Expert Picks: 14th December 2023.
- Real Madrid vs Bayern: Real Continues Their Greatness
- Crvena Zvezda vs Alba Berlin: Alba Berlin’s Away Struggles Continues
- Barcelona vs Milano: Barca Solid at Home
Euroleague Week 14 Expert Picks: 14th December 2023
- Real Madrid -11.5 at 1.80 odds
- Crvena Zvezda -10.5 at 1.90 odds
- Barcelona -8.5 at 1.90 odds
Odds available as of 12th December 2023. Odds may now differ.
Real Madrid vs Bayern: Real Continue their Greatness
Real Madrid continues to demonstrate their dominance in the EuroLeague, securing a perfect double trip to Greece with a resounding 78-90 win against Panathinaikos Athens. The reigning EuroLeague champions maintained their stellar performance with a balanced effort from players like Mario Hezonja, Gabriel Deck, Dzanan Musa, Sergio Llull, and Walter Tavares.
The victory adds to Real Madrid’s impressive 12-1 record in the EuroLeague, establishing them as the top team in both standings and various statistical categories. On the other hand, Bayern Munich, with a 6-7 record, faces a challenging season, winning only six of their 13 games. Their away record of winning just two out of eight games raises concerns, especially when facing a powerhouse like Real Madrid.
In head-to-head matchups, Real Madrid has dominated Bayern Munich, winning six of their last seven encounters. Additionally, Real Madrid has covered the -11.5 spread in five of the last seven home games against Bayern.
Crvena Zvezda vs Alba Berlin: Alba Berlin’s Away Struggle Continues
Crvena Zvezda faced another setback with a narrow 87-85 defeat against Baskonia. The result carried an extra layer of significance as it marked sweet revenge for Baskonia’s head coach, Dusko Ivanovic, who had been sacked by Red Star earlier in the season and was promptly re-employed by Baskonia.
Despite the loss, Rokas Giedraitis delivered an outstanding performance for Red Star, scoring 24 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. However, his last-gasp three-pointer, which could have given Red Star its first and only lead of the night, narrowly missed.
Joel Bolomboy contributed 14 points, Milos Teodosic amassed 13 points and 6 assists, securing the fifth position in the EuroLeague’s all-time assists list. Luka Mitrovic’s impressive performance included 8 points and an outstanding 16 rebounds, tying for the second-highest offensive boards tally in more than 5,000 EuroLeague games this century.
While Crvena Zvezda has faced challenges on the road this season, their home form remains solid, winning 4 out of 6 home games. They also display impressive statistics, averaging 36.7 rebounds per game (4th), 7.2 steals (5th), 10.3 3-pointers made (4th) and no other team in the league has made more 3-pointers attempted than them with 30.5 per game.
Up against Alba Berlin, who lost 89-97 to Efes in their last game and currently sits at the bottom of the standings with 11 losses in 13 games, Crvena Zvezda is poised for a favourable matchup at home. The contrasting forms of the two teams, particularly Red Star’s strong home record, suggest a favourable outcome for the Serbian side in this encounter.
Barcelona vs Milano: Barca Solid at Home Again
FC Barcelona maintained their unbeaten record at Palau Blaugrana for the season with an 89-81 victory over Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in Round 13 of the EuroLeague Regular Season. The win marked Barcelona’s sixth consecutive home victory and improved their overall record to 10-3. Willy Hernangomez played a key role in Barcelona’s success, going 10-for-13 from inside the arc and securing 9 rebounds to lead the hosts with 21 points and a PIR of 26. Nicolas Laprovittola contributed 15 points, making crucial baskets in the closing moments, while Jan Vesely and Tomas Satoransky added 12 points each.
On the contrary, Milan faced a setback with a 82-68 loss to Partizan in their recent EuroLeague outing, marking their third successive defeat in the competition. Milan has struggled on the road, winning only 1 away game this season.
In head-to-head matchups, Barcelona has dominated with 8 wins in the last 10 games against Milan at Palau Blaugrana. The strong home record is enough for Barcelona to secure another victory in front of their home supporters in this clash.
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