Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Milano Prediction: Preview, Odds, Trends, Team News and Schedule, Injury Report, Thursday, April 11th 2024

Milano will continue their fight for the play-in quest when they face Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi is already locked into seventh place and is waiting to discover its first play-in opponent. Our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Milano prediction is for Maccabi Tel Aviv to cover the 2.5 spread. Maccabi Tel Aviv are favorites with an implied probability of 58.5% to win this one at 1.71 odds, while Milano are available at 2.20 odds. The point spread is +/-2.5 points and the total points line is at 164.5. 

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Milano on Thursday evening at the Stark Arena, Belgrade, Serbia. For more Euroleague picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Maccabi vs Milano Prediction, Picks 

• Selection: Maccabi Tel Aviv -2.5
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of 9th April 2024. Odds may now differ. 

Despite Milano needing this win the most, I will not put my money on them due to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s strong track record as the home team. Maccabi Tel Aviv boasts a 12-4 record when playing at home, whereas Milano has struggled on the road with a 3-13 record.

 Maccabi Tel Aviv has already defeated Milano this season back in Milan, making another win here very possible. With their dominant performance at home, Maccabi Tel Aviv is likely to deliver once again.

Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024
• Time: 19:05 (CET)
• Arena:  Stark Arena.
• Location: Belgrade, Serbia.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 92-89 defeat to Barcelona in their last game, dropping to 19-14 and securing seventh place at the end of this round. Wade Baldwin led Maccabi with 22 points, while Josh Nebo added 14 and John DiBartolomeo had 12. Maccabi is now locked into seventh place and is awaiting the winner of the game between Virtus and Baskonia to discover its first play-in opponent.

Maccabi leads the league in several statistical categories: offensive rebounds with 13.0 per game, steals with 7.3 per game, and ranks second in team PIR at 99.1 per game, scoring with 87.6 points per game, assists with 19.5 per game, and blocks with 3.2 per game. However, they have also allowed a league-high 86.7 points per game. Maccabi reports no injuries.

Milano Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Milan kept its play-in chances alive by defeating Virtus Segafredo Bologna 90-75, breaking the game open in the second half for a comfortable victory, its 15th of the season. Nikola Mirotic finished the game with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Shields contributed nine of his 11 points before the break. Despite battling foul trouble, Nicolo Melli needed just 16 minutes to accumulate 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

Milan averages 78.0 points, 32.1 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 6.8 steals, 2.1 blocks, and has a 85.4 PIR. They have allowed 77.7 points per game, which is the third-lowest in the league, and have allowed only 9.1 offensive rebounds per game, the fewest in the league. Unfortunately, Billy Baron is out with an elbow injury.

Trends

• Maccabi Tel Aviv has a 12-4 record playing at home.
• Milano has a 3-13 record playing away from home.
• Maccabi Tel Aviv is 19-14 SU.
• Milano is 15-18 SU.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Milano H2H 

The rivalry between Milan and Maccabi dates back to the early 1970s, with the first game between the two teams taking place in 1973. Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a 16-9 record over Milano.

Their meeting in October’s Round 2 saw Maccabi win in Milan 90-98. Lorenzo Brown tied Maccabi’s single-game record for assists by a player with 12, while Jasiel Rivero scored 21 points and achieved a career-high PIR of 26.

Milano set a club record in EuroLeague play this century with 29 assists against Maccabi in October 2016. Additionally, Milano’s single-game record for free throws made by a player is 13, which Danilo Gallinari set against Maccabi Tel Aviv in October 2011.

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