Panathinaikos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction and Expert Picks: Preview, Odds, News, Injury Report, 4/23/24

Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv will kick off their playoff series on Tuesday. Panathinaikos has not made it to a Final Four since 2012, while Maccabi hasn’t participated in one since their title win in 2014. This season presents the opportunity for one of these teams to break their respective records. Our Panathinaikos vs Maccabi prediction is available below!

Panathinaikos are favorites with an implied probability of 79.4% to win this one at 1.33 odds, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is available at 3.40 odds. The point spread is +/-6.5 points and the total points line is at 164.5. 

Panathinaikos will face Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening at the O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall, in Athens, Greece. For more Euroleague picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Panathinaikos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, Picks:  Maccabi a tough nut to crack

• Selection: Maccabi +6.5
• Odds: 1.95
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of 16th April 2024. Odds may now differ. 

Despite playing just one game on their original home soil, Maccabi has been superb and has not been drawn away from their great form. With the spread at +6.5, it’s an advantage to back Maccabi here. Given this dominance, my Panathinaikos vs Maccabi prediction is for Maccabi to cover the spread!

Panathinaikos vs Maccabi Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
• Time: 18:30 (CET)
• Arena:  O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall
• Location: Athens, Greece.

Panathinaikos Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Panathinaikos excelled during the EuroLeague regular season, securing second place with a strong 23-11 record. Despite losing only three games at home in Athens, one of those defeats came at the hands of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Having been absent from the EuroLeague playoffs for several years, the fans are eagerly anticipating this matchup with special emotion, hoping for a breakthrough to the Final Four, a feat not achieved since their victory in 2012.

Panathinaikos is 10-0 SU in their last 10 games. They rank second in the league for steals, averaging 7.2 per game, and third in three-point shooting, hitting at 38.1%. Defensively, they hold opponents to just 34.1% shooting from beyond the arc, the third-lowest in the league. They also excel in forcing turnovers, tying for the most this season with an average of 13.5 per game. Additionally, their defense allows only 77.1 points per game, the second-lowest in the league.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Maccabi secured their EuroLeague playoff berth for the third consecutive year with a 113-85 win over Baskonia at Stark Arena, clinching seventh place through the Play-in. After being eliminated at this stage in previous competitions, they’re determined to advance further. Their last appearance in the Final Four was their title-winning season in 2014.

In their recent form, Maccabi Tel Aviv stands out as the highest-scoring team in the EuroLeague, averaging 94.3 points per game over their last 10 matches. They have maintained an unbeaten record of 7-0 in their last seven matchups.

Maccabi leads the league in several statistical categories, including scoring with 88.5 points per game, offensive rebounds with 13.1 per game, and steals with 7.3 per game. They rank second in team Performance Index Rating (PIR) with 100.3 per game and assists with 19.7 per game. Additionally, they are third in blocks with 3.1 per game and second in rebounding with 36.1 per game. However, their defense has allowed the highest average points per game in the league at 86.7.

There’s uncertainty surrounding Rafi Menco’s availability for Maccabi Tel Aviv due to injury, as he is currently listed as questionable.

Panathinaikos vs Maccabi Trends

• The +6.5 spread has been covered by Maccabi in 9 consecutive games.
• The -6.5 spread hasn’t been covered by Panathinaikos in 6 consecutive games against Maccabi.
• Maccabi is 2-0 SU against Panathinaikos this season. 
• Maccabi has covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games against Panathinaikos.
• Maccabi have covered the spread in all the 2 games played against Panathinaikos this season.

Panathinaikos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv H2H 

Since 2000, Maccabi Tel Aviv holds an 18-15 head-to-head advantage over Panathinaikos.

During the regular season, Maccabi achieved a clean sweep against Panathinaikos. In Round 23, they secured a convincing 90-75 victory. Earlier in Round 4, Maccabi defeated Panathinaikos 81-86 in overtime.  Notably, the Panathinaikos single-game record for blocks by a player is 6, achieved by Stephane Lasme against Maccabi on November 14, 2013.

In a matchup last season in Athens, Panathinaikos secured a narrow 88-86 win, despite Maccabi’s Bonzie Colson recording a career-high PIR of 41, tallying 29 points and 14 rebounds, both of which were career highs.

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