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With the first half of this double-round week out of the way, it’s time for Round 25 of the Euroleague and more Euroleague Best Bets. The previous round was a success, going 2/3 with a profit of 7.5 units, so let’s keep up the good work with some solid underrated picks. All bets are heavy underdogs and all handicap lines are in double digits, giving punters more than enough betting value.
In this article:
- Barcelona vs Panathinaikos Best Bet
- CSKA Moscow vs Alba Berlin Best Bet
- Anadolu Efes vs Lyon-Villeurbanne Best Bet
Euroleague Round 25 Best Bets:
| Match | Time (UK) | Selection | Stakes | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona vs Panathinaikos | Feb 3, 20:00 | Panathinaikos +14.5 | 8/10 | 2.00 | Bet365 |
| CSKA Moscow vs Alba Berlin | Feb 4, 17:00 | Alba +13.5 | 9/10 | 1.90 | Bet365 |
| Anadolu Efes vs Lyon-Villeurbanne | Feb 4, 17:30 | Lyon +14.5 | 7/10 | 1.92 | Marathonbet |
Odds available as at 2 pm February 3rd 2022. Odds may now differ
Barcelona vs Panathinaikos Best Bet
Barcelona are 2nd in the Euroleague standings with 18 wins and just 5 losses this season. They are undoubtedly one of the top teams in the league, but their recent form hasn’t been as dominant as one would expect, leaving lots of room for finding value when betting against them. Yes, they have won 3 of their last 5 games, but they lost to both Olimpia Milano and Unic Kazan, and only defeated Efes and Bayern by a small margin. They are coming off a 71-66 win against Bayern Munich where they had more turnovers than assists. It’s not that I’m expecting Barcelona to lose against Panathinaikos, but they are huge favourites at 1.05 odds, and it’s simply not worth it.
But Panathinaikos have been rolling recently, and I expect them to keep providing value in games such as this. Yes, they’ve only won 5 games this season, and are coming off a loss to Monaco, but they have been one of the most underrated teams in the league this year against the spread. With just 1% of bettors picking them to win tonight, they are a perfect value bet, especially given some of their recent performances. A 2-point loss to Barcelona, a 1-point loss to Efes and a win against Baskonia. Don’t expect this team to conquer the league any time soon, but they have quietly been providing excellent value, and with the spread set at 14.5 points, they are very tempting.
Tip: Panathinaikos +14.5 at 2.00 odds
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CSKA Moscow vs Alba Berlin Best Bet
CSKA Moscow are 5th in the Euroleague standings with 3 wins in their last 5 games, and the bookmakers have them as heavy favourites in this one at 1.07 odds. But despite averaging 80.6 points per game this year, they have also allowed 79.1, and their poor defence has cost them another win in their most recent game against Efes. They don’t make the necessary close-outs and allow opponents to make 37.8% of their shots beyond the arc, along with 54.6% on 2-pointers. Although this team has huge potential, their poor defensive effort has made them unbackable in the handicap market, and games like this is where betting against them can bring a lot of value. They beat Alba by just 2-points earlier this season, and I expect the Berlin team to keep it close once again.
An overwhelming majority of bettors are picking CSKA to prevail tonight, but the value is definitely with Alba in this one. They are coming off an amazing 81-53 victory over Unic Kazan, and with the type of defence CSKA play on a nightly basis, they should be able to hang in there even without Marcus Eriksson. Maodo Lo is having an excellent season for Alba, and they showed excellent defensive capabilities in their last game, keeping Unics to 27.9% for 2 and just 13.0% for 3-pointers. Don’t expect another lockdown performance from this team, they have allowed 79.7 points per game after all, but they are more than capable of challenging CSKA, and with basically nobody backing them tonight, they provide excellent value against the spread.
Tip: Alba Berlin +13.5 at 1.90 odds
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Anadolu Efes vs Lyon-Villeurbanne Best Bet
The defending Euroleague champions Anadolu Efes are 8th in the league standings, winning half of their 22 games this season and just 2 of their last 5. Much like CSKA, Efes have a very potent offence that averages 82.1 points per game, but their defence is a huge weakness, allowing opponents to score 80.0 points per game on very high shooting percentages. Despite losing to Lyon by 75-73 in their first encounter of the season, Efes are heavy favourites to win this one at 1.05 odds, and with the majority of bettors picking them to win, they aren’t worth considering. In their last 5 games, they lost to Barcelona, Zenit and Unics, whilst barely defeating CSKA Moscow and Panathinaikos by a minimal amount of points.
Lyon-Villeurbanne started the 2021/22 season quite well, hanging around the top 8, but they have quickly deflated, and are now 14th in the league standings with 9 wins and 14 losses. They are averaging just 73.4 points scored and 79.8 allowed per game, but they are capable of pulling off the occasional upset. This team has a lot of potential, and despite their drop in form, they have proven that they can compete against a team like Efes. Their defence was exceptional in their last encounter with Efes, grabbing 12 steals and forcing 20 turnovers, which was enough to get a close 2-point victory. No one is picking Lyon to repeat their success tonight, but at +14.5 points in the handicap market, they are an excellent value pick.
Tip: Lyon-Villeurbanne +14.5 at 1.92 odds
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