LiontipsJuventut vs Hapoel Tel Aviv. Predictions and Betting Tips for the Eurocup Match on September 24, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
As the new season approaches, Joventut has significantly strengthened its roster. Key signings include Ricky Rubio and Kaiser Gates, both of whom recently played in the NBA. The team has also welcomed Artem Pustovyi, Devon Dotson, and Adam Hanga.
In preseason games, Joventut performed quite well, securing a win against Valencia (83:83) and defeating Zaragoza (86:76). However, they faced a setback against Manresa, losing 59:71.
Injuries and Suspensions
Joventut currently has no issues with player availability.
Betting Insights
Joventut has lost 2 of the last 3 head-to-head matchups against Hapoel, including a defeat on their home court. It’s no surprise that bookmakers have them labeled as underdogs.
Projected Lineup: Gates - Dotson, Pustovyi - Rubio, Tomić.
Current Form
During the offseason, Hapoel made significant moves in the transfer market. Key signings include Patrick Beverley, Jonathan Motley, Ismail Wainright, Bruno Caboclo, and Joe Ragland.
Not all of these players participated in the opening game of the season against Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan, which resulted in a 102:109 loss.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Hapoel faces no issues with their roster.
Betting Insights
The Israeli team has a strong record at the start of their matches against Joventut. In their last two encounters, they won the first quarter. It’s likely they will aim to replicate this success.
Projected Lineup: Beverley - Timor, Ginat - Wainright, Angola-Rodas.
Trends
Bet 1st Quarter. Hapoel to Win
In the last two matchups the Israelis took the lead in the opening quarter
1.76Bet 1st Quarter: Total Over 40.5 Points
In the last three encounters the teams scored over 40 points in the opening quarter
1.79Tip and bets
The name "Hapoel" certainly carries weight. The Israeli team boasts top-tier basketball players in every position who can determine the outcome of the game. Given that they defeated Joventut twice last season, we recommend backing the visitors.
Our prediction is Hapoel with a spread of (-3.5) points at 1.76
Total Points Bet
Last season, the matches between these teams were highly scoring, with no game recording less than 165 points. Considering the current lineups, we believe this trend will continue.
Prediction — total points over 165.5 at 1.70
Statistical Bet
After analyzing the Hapoel roster, we concluded that reaching 82.5 points should be quite feasible. The Spanish defense is not perfect and concedes a lot.
Prediction — Hapoel: total points over 82.5 at 1.80
