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In Round 15 of Euroleague action, Crvena Zvezda will welcome Real Madrid to the Stark Arena in Belgrade. Alba Berlin, the lowest-ranked team in the Euroleague, will face one of the best teams, Barcelona, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin. Virtus Bologna aims to break host Olympiakos at the PalaDozza in Bologna.
Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 15.
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In this article:
- Euroleague Week 15 Expert Picks: 19th December 2023.
- Crvena Zvezda vs Real Madrid: Real Keep Rolling
- Alba Berlin vs Barcelona: Routine W for Barca
- Virtus Bologna vs Olympiakos: Can Virtus End Olympiakos’ Dominance?
- Safer Gambling
Euroleague Week 15 Expert Picks: 19th December 2023
- Real Madrid -6.5 at 1.91 odds
- Barcelona -8.5 at 1.91 odds
- Olympiakos +3.5 at 1.90 odds
Odds available as of 18th December 2023. Odds may now differ.
Crvena Zvezda vs Real Madrid: Real Keep Rolling
Real Madrid, the reigning EuroLeague champion, continue to assert their dominance with an impressive 13-1 record. In their recent EuroLeague Regular Season game against FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid secured an 88-73 victory. The match saw contributions from key players like Sergio Llull, Facundo Campazzo, Mario Hezonja, Sergio Rodriguez, and Vincent Poirier, highlighting the team’s depth and clinical performance.
Real Madrid leads in various statistical categories, with an average of 89.1 points, 37.3 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 6.0 steals, 3.8 blocks, and an impressive 109.3 Player Index Rating (PIR), they sit at the top of the league standings. This level of performance definitely shows that.
Real Madrid is in peak form and is likely to have an easy run in their upcoming clash against Crvena Zvezda, a team that has secured only five wins this season.
Alba Berlin vs Barcelona: Routine W for Barca
Barcelona bounced back with a convincing 82-62 victory against Baskonia in the Spanish ACB league, ending a recent three-game winless streak. Their journey in the EuroLeague faced a setback with a surprising 86-90 loss to Armani Milan. The defeat impacted Barcelona’s position in the standings, hindering their pursuit of catching up with Real Madrid.
In the upcoming match, Barcelona aims to return to the winning column against Alba Berlin, the team currently occupying the bottom spot in the standings with only two wins this season. Alba Berlin struggles defensively, allowing 118.1 points per 100 possessions, making them one of the weakest teams in the EuroLeague.
Barcelona also holds a dominant record against Alba Berlin, having won the last nine encounters and covering the spread in eight of those games. The Catalonian giants will look to capitalize on their favourable matchup to secure a convincing victory.
Virtus Bologna vs Olympiakos: Can Virtus End Olympiakos’ Streak?
Virtus Bologna has showcased strong performances this season, securing victories in 10 out of their 14 games. Their recent success includes an impressive 81-91 win against Baskonia, with key contributions from players like Marco Belinelli, Tornike Shengelia, and Isaia Cordinier.
However, Olympiakos, with a 7-7 record this season, has historically dominated against Virtus Bologna, winning all eight encounters between the two teams. While Virtus Bologna has been performing well this season, overcoming Olympiakos in this matchup would likely be a challenging task. If there is to be a shift in this historical trend, it might result in a close and hard-fought contest.
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