Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 5/23/24
Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce are set to begin their Final Four journey with significant historical context. Panathinaikos has reached the EuroLeague Final Four for the first time in 12 years. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce is returning to the Final Four after a five-year absence, following their semifinal elimination by Anadolu Efes. Both teams are eager to seize this opportunity. Who will win the first leg here? Our Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce prediction is available below!
Panathinaikos are favorites with an implied probability of 69.9% to win this one at 1.76 odds, while Fenerbahce are available at 2.10 odds. The point spread is +/-2.5 points, and the total points line is at 157.5.
Panathinaikos will battle Fenerbahce on Friday evening at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, for the Euroleague Final Four Semi-Finals. For more NBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.
Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce Prediction and Pick
- Selections: Panathinaikos -2.5
- Odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 6/10
Odds are available as of May 23rd, 2024. Odds may now differ.
Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce Game Info
- Date: Friday, May 24th, 2024
- Time: 17:00 (CET)
- Arena: Uber Arena
- Location: Berlin, Germany.
Panathinaikos Injury Report, Team News
Panathinaikos made it to the Final Four by overcoming Maccabi Tel Aviv in the quarterfinals, winning the series 3-2 after a decisive fifth game. To reach the EuroLeague final, they need to stop Fenerbahce’s transition game and effectively defend against their three-point shooting, which is their biggest threat.
Panathinaikos is third in the league for three-point shooting accuracy at 38.7% and has the second-best defense, allowing only 77.9 points per game. They also restrict opponents to 34.0% shooting from beyond the arc, the second lowest in the league. However, Juancho Hernangomez is questionable for the game.
Fenerbahce Injury Report, Team News
Fenerbahce made a pivotal decision by changing their coach, with Sarunas Jasikevicius leading the team to the Final Four after a historic Game 5 victory against Monaco in Monte Carlo, winning the series 3-2. This is their first Final Four since 2019.
This season, Fenerbahce has broken several EuroLeague records for three-point shooting, a key factor in their strong performances. They lead the league with 11.5 three-pointers made per game and top the charts in three-point accuracy at 39.5%. However, Raul Neto and Yigit Hamza are injured and will not play.
On the other hand, Panathinaikos ranks third in the league for three-point shooting at 38.7%, allows the second-lowest points per game at 77.9, and holds opponents to 34.0% three-point shooting, also the second lowest in the league.
Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce Betting Trends
- Fenerbahce leads the league in three-point shots made with 11.5 per game.
- Fenerbahce leads the league in three-point accuracy at 39.5%.
- Panathinaikos is third in the league in three-point shooting at 38.7%.
- Panathinaikos has allowed 77.9 points per game—second lowest in the league.
- Panathinaikos holds opponents to 34.0% three-point shooting—second lowest in the league.
Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce H2H
Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos have met 36 times. Fenerbahce have won 17 and Panathinaikos have 19 wins in those games. Panathinaikos won the last game between them, 74-63. Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce have played twice this season, each winning once on their home court.
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