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Horse Racing Partizan vs Anadolu Efes Prediction, Preview, Odds, Betting Trends, Team News, Schedule, Injury Report, Thursday, 29th February 2024
Partizan will put their domestic setback aside when they host Anadolu Efes in the round 27 of the Euroleague. Both sides still have a chance in the race for the Play-In showdown, and that even makes this clash very interesting.
The home side are the favourite with a probability of 69.9% to win this one at 1.43 odds, while Anadolu Efes are available at 2.90 odds. The point spread is +/-5.5 points and the total points line is at 166.5.
Partizan will settle scores with Anadolu Efes on Thursday night at Stark Arena Belgrade,at 20:30 (CET). For more Euroleague predictions from Agbeniga Ayobami and our other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.
Our Partizan vs Anadolu Efes prediction is for Partizan to cover the 5.5-point handicap.
In this article:
- Partizan vs Anadolu Efes Prediction
- Game Info
- Partizan Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
- Anadolu Efes Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
- Trends
- Partizan vs Anadolu Efes H2H
- Safer Gambling
Partizan vs Anadolu Efes Prediction
- Selection: Partizan -5.5
- Odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 5/10
Odds available as of 27th February 2024. Odds may now differ.
On the other hand, Efes has struggled away from home, with a dismal 2-11 record on the road. Additionally, they are hampered by injuries, making it difficult for them to secure a positive result in this match.
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, February 29th, 2024
- Time: 20:30 (CET)
- Arena: Stark Arena.
- Location: Belgrade, Serbia.
Partizan Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
Partizan Belgrade (12-14) find themselves just below the cut line, facing a tough climb in the race for the Play-In showdown after dropping three straight and eight of their last 11 games. In their recent matchup against Bayern Munich, they suffered a narrow 78-79 defeat despite a strong performance from Kevin Punter.
He led the team with 22 points and was supported by Frank Kaminsky’s 14 points, including four successful three-pointers, and contributions from James Nunnally and PJ Dozier with 10 points each.
On the domestic front, Partizan faced disappointment in the Serbian Radivoj Korac Cup, losing to city rival Crvena Zvezda 85-79, marking Crvena Zvezda’s fourth consecutive Serbian Cup title. Despite the loss, Zach Leday led the team with 24 points, backed by Kevin Punter’s 20 points and James Nunnally’s 10 points.
Injury concerns persist for Uros Trifunovic and Alen Smailagic, casting doubt on their availability for the upcoming clash. Nonetheless, other players are poised to step up, with Kevin Punter demonstrating consistency by making at least one three-pointer in seven of his last eight games, and Danilo Andjusic with 18 consecutive successful free throws. Kevin Punter ranks eighth in scoring with 15.4 points per game and ninth in steals with 1.3 per game. Additionally, Danilo Andjusic ranks second in free throw shooting at an impressive 95.8%, while Bruno Caboclo ranks fifth in three-point shooting at 51.4%.
Partizan holds an impressive 9-3 record when playing at home, currently averaging 83.0 points per game, which places them 5th in the league. They lead the league in two-point shooting with an outstanding 58.6% success rate and top the charts in free-throw shooting at 81.6%. Additionally, they maintain a 36.6% success rate from beyond the arc. They grab 31.1 rebounds per game and record 15.1 assists per game.
On the defensive end, Partizan forces an average of 11.9 turnovers and 6.4 steals per game. However, they face challenges with opponent shooting, allowing a field goal percentage of 56.2% and letting opponents shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc. They concede an average of 83.6 points per game.
Next 5 Fixtures
- March 8th vs Milano
- March 14th vs Barcelona
- March 19th vs Baskonia
- March 21st vs Real Madrid
- March 28th vs Olympiakos
Anadolu Efes Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
Anadolu Efes Istanbul (11-15) faced disappointment in the Turkish Cup final, falling short to Fenerbahce with a score of 80-67 after advancing with a hard-fought 81-77 victory over Pinar Karsiyaka in the semifinals. Now, their focus shifts to the Euroleague, where they aim to secure a spot in the new Play-In showdown.
Under the guidance of new head coach Tomislav Mijatovic, Efes has shown promise, winning two games, including a standout performance where they scored 105 points against Maccabi—a season-high in regulation. Despite their offensive strength, Efes has struggled on the road, boasting a 2-11 record away from home this season.
Injury concerns persist for Anadolu Efes, with Dan Oturu and Justus Hollatz remaining sidelined, while Mike Daum is doubtful for the upcoming clash due to an undisclosed injury. Erkan Yilmaz is still on the path to recovery from collarbone surgery and is expected to return in March, while Derek Willis is sidelined with a broken nose.
Despite the challenges, Shane Larkin has now made at least one three-pointer in five consecutive games and 30 of his last 31 games. Larkin ranks second in average index rating with 20.8 per game, third in scoring with 17.6 points per game, and seventh in assists with 5.3 per game.
Despite a challenging 2-11 record playing away from home, Efes ranks third in points scored, averaging 84.6 per game. They shoot efficiently, with a 55.3% field goal percentage and a 35.8% success rate from beyond the arc.
Additionally, they boast an 80.5% free-throw shooting percentage. On the defensive end, Efes commits the second-fewest turnovers at 10.8 per game and records 6.5 steals per game. They also draw 18.4 personal fouls.
However, Efes faces challenges defensively, surrendering a high opponent field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing an average of 42.0 rebounds per game. They also struggle to defend the three-pointer, allowing opponents to shoot 39.2% from beyond the arc and conceding 87.5 points per game.
Next 5 Fixtures
- March 7th vs Bayern
- March 15th vs Lyon-Villeurbanne
- March 19th vs Olympiakos
- March 21st vs Alba Berlin
- March 28th vs Baskonia
Trends
- Partizan has a 9-3 record playing at home.
- Efes has a 2-11 record playing away from home.
- Partizan leads the league in two-point shooting at 58.6%.
- Partizan leads the league in free-throw shooting at 81.6%.
- Shane Larkin ranks second in average index rating with 20.8 per game.
- Larkin ranks third in scoring with 17.6 per game.
- Efes has committed the second-fewest turnovers at 10.8 per game.
- Efes ranks third in points scored at 84.6 per game.
Partizan vs Anadolu Efes H2H
Since 2000, Partizan and Anadolu Efes Istanbul have faced each other 15 times, with Efes holding a slight edge with an 8-7 record in their matchups. In their most recent encounter in Round 10, Efes won with a 100-94 win, fueled by a superb performance from Shane Larkin, who scored 27 points and earned co-MVP honours with a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 38.
However, Partizan has had its moments of triumph against Efes in recent seasons. Last season in Istanbul, Partizan secured an impressive 84-97 victory, setting a club record by making 28 free throws without a miss, which stands as the second-best perfect total in EuroLeague history. Additionally, in another matchup last season, Partizan displayed impeccable accuracy from the free-throw line, going a perfect 16-for-16 to seal an 82-79 home win over Efes.
Partizan swingman James Nunnally has also left his mark in previous clashes against Efes. In a December matchup, Nunnally recorded a career-high 7 assists in Partizan’s 82-79 home victory. He also grabbed a career-best 5 offensive rebounds in a previous matchup earlier this season. On the Efes side, guard Rodrigue Beaubois had a standout performance last season in Belgrade, scoring a career-high 30 points despite his team’s 82-79 loss to Partizan.
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