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Euroleague Round 23 Expert Picks: 25th January 2024
- Over 163.5 at 1.86 odds
- Over 161.5 at 1.83 odds
- Partizan -8.5 at 1.90 odds
Odds available as of 24th January 2024. Odds may now differ.
Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 23.
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In this article:
- Fenerbahce vs Virtus Bologna: Both Sides have been Great Recently
- Real Madrid vs Olympiakos: Offensive Display from both Sides
- Partizan vs Zalgiris: Partizan Wins
- Safer Gambling
Fenerbahce vs Virtus Bologna: Both Sides have been Great Recently
Fenerbahce faced a challenging defeat against Zalgiris, with only Scottie Wilbekin and Johnathan Motley reaching double digits. In response to injuries, Fenerbahce signed Amine Noua for a one-month contract. The team is dealing with the absence of Nigel Hayes-Davis, Nate Sestina, and Dyshwn Pierre, while Tarik Biberovic is questionable for the upcoming game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna.
Virtus Bologna recently secured a crucial victory against ASVEL, overcoming a double-digit deficit. They will rely on the scoring prowess of Marco Belinelli, who averages 2.7 triples per game, to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities of Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce have had an outstanding season, ranking second in three-point shots made with 10.8 per game. Tarik Biberovic leads the league in three-point shooting at 57.6%, while Scottie Wilbekin is third in average three-pointers made with 3.0 per game. On the visitor’s side, Tornike Shengelia ranks fourth in average index rating at 19.0 per game and eighth in scoring with 15.0 points per game. Virtus ranks fourth in assists with 19.3 per game.
In their encounters last season, Fenerbahce set a club record with 20 triples in a home win over Virtus, while Virtus edged Fenerbahce 92-88 in Bologna last season. Considering the offensive capabilities of both teams, opting for the over option appears to be a safe choice in this matchup.
- Expert Pick: Over 163.5
- Best odds: 1.86
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 5/10
Real Madrid vs Olympiakos: Offensive Display from both Sides
In a highly-anticipated rematch of last season’s championship game, Real (19-3) aims to recover from last week’s substantial defeat at the hands of Monaco as it hosts the formidable Olympiacos (12-10), which regained momentum by convincingly defeating Maccabi.
Real currently leads the league in scoring, averaging 89.0 points per game, and tops the charts in assists with 21.0 per game. The team is also second in rebounding with 37.2 per game. Real demonstrates efficiency in two-point shooting at 58.3%, ranks second in free-throw shooting with 80.6%, and is third in the league with 10.6 three-pointers made per game. Facundo Campazzo, leading the league in assists with 6.8 per game, contributes significantly to Real’s offensive prowess.
On the other side, Olympiacos averages the third-highest number of assists with 19.6 per game. Alec Peters, ranking seventh in scoring at 15.1 points per game, has been consistent with solid performances. Peters, with a remarkable 55.4% accuracy in three-point shooting, adds a significant scoring threat for Olympiacos.
Considering the competitive nature of the matchup and the absence of the injured Walter Tavares for Real, predicting the spread might be challenging at this point in the season. However, opting for the Over option seems like a favourable choice for this encounter.
- Expert Pick: Over 161.5
- Best odds: 1.83
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 5/10
Partizan vs Zalgiris: Partizan Wins
Despite Partizan experiencing three losses in the last four games, it’s essential to note that all these defeats occurred on the road. The team has a commendable 8-2 record at home. Partizan currently leads the league in two-point shooting with an impressive 58.7% accuracy and also tops the charts in free-throw shooting at 81.9%. Additionally, they rank fourth in scoring, averaging 83.9 points per game.
Kevin Punter, a key contributor to Partizan’s offensive firepower, has consistently scored at least 12 points in four of his last five games. His presence is crucial as Partizan seeks to secure a much-needed victory at home.
Partizan has a positive history against Zalgiris, winning their last four head-to-head encounters, including an 85-93 victory in Kaunas in Round 14 of the current season. In the previous season’s matchup in Belgrade, Partizan emerged victorious with an 87-76 win over Zalgiris, with Kevin Punter making a significant contribution of 26 points, including a career-high 7 two-point shots.
Considering Partizan’s strong home record and historical success against Zalgiris, the hosts will be motivated to continue their winning streak in this matchup.
- Expert Pick: Partizan -8.5
- Best odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 6/10
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