Real Madrid vs Baskonia Prediction, Odds, Team News, Injury Report, 4/5/24

Baskonia will hope to put an end to its 3-game winless run when it travels to face Real Madrid. Baskonia has a better head-to-head record against Real Madrid. Can they extend their lead in the head-to-head matchups? Our Real Madrid vs Baskonia prediction is for Real Madrid to cover the 7.5 spread.  Real Madrid is the favorite with an implied probability of 76.3% to win this one at 1.31 odds, while Baskonia is available at 3.60 odds. The point spread is +/-7.5 points and the total points line is at 171.5. 

Real Madrid will face Baskonia on Friday evening at the WiZink Center, in Madrid, Spain. For more Euroleague picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Real Madrid vs Baskonia Prediction, Picks 

• Selection: Real Madrid -7.5
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of 2nd April 2024. Odds may now differ. 

Real Madrid has been the best team in the Euroleague since the start of the season. They won their last game even after confirming their place at the top of the table in the regular season. The Spanish giants don’t joke with their home ground as they have lost just twice this season. Baskonia enters this clash with a 3-game losing run, and a record like this doesn’t speak well while playing against the defending champions. Give me the Real with the spread.

Real Madrid vs Baskonia Game Info

• Date: Friday, April 5th, 2024
• Time: 19:30 (CET)
• Arena:  WiZink Center.
• Location: Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Real Madrid has achieved a competition record for the most regular season victories and is now aiming for their fifth consecutive win. In their latest win, Real rallied from a 16-point deficit to secure a 101-94 victory over Crvena Zvezda, marking their fourth consecutive win. Dzanan Musa led the charge with an impressive 30-point performance, while Mario Hezonja contributed 20 points, propelling Real to a record of 26-6 for the season.

Real Madrid leads the league in average team performance index rating (PIR) with 107.4 per game, scoring 88.9 points per game, assists with 20.5 per game, rebounding with 36.6 per game, defensive rebounds with 26.8 per game, blocks with 3.5 per game, and free-throw shooting at 82.2%. Additionally, they rank second in two-point shooting accuracy at 57.7%. Defensively, Real has been equally formidable, holding opponents to a league-low 50.8% shooting from two-point range and a league-low 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc. 

Baskonia Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Baskonia (16-16) suffered a decisive 76-97 defeat against Anadolu Efes in their recent matchup marking their third consecutive loss.

Despite their recent struggles, Baskonia ranks second in the league in three-point shots made, averaging 10.4 per game. Additionally, Codi Miller-Mcintyre leads the league in assists with an impressive 7.1 per game, while Markus Howard ranks second in scoring with 18.5 points per game. Howard also leads the league in average three-pointers made, averaging 3.5 per game.

Unfortunately, Baskonia faces issues with Khalifa Diop likely sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury.

Real Madrid vs Baskonia Trends

• Real Madrid has a 14-2 record playing at home.
• Baskonia has a 6-9 record playing away from home.
• Real Madrid is 26-6 SU.
• Baskonia is 16-16 SU.

Real Madrid vs Baskonia H2H 

Real Madrid holds an 8-9 record against Baskonia. Before the 2015-16 season, Baskonia and Real Madrid had never faced each other in the EuroLeague.

In past matchups, there have been notable individual performances. Real Madrid’s Dzanan Musa achieved a career-high of 8 rebounds against Baskonia in March of last season. Sergio Llull, a guard for Real Madrid, tied his career-high in steals with 3 against Baskonia in February 2016. Additionally, Alberto Abalde of Real Madrid secured a career-high 11 rebounds against Baskonia in November 2021.

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