LiontipsZalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Lithuanians had a great start to the regular championship. They won three out of four matches and are in fourth place in the standings. Now Zalgiris is one of the leaders of the Euroleague.
In the last round, the team from Kaunas in Italy broke the resistance of Milan Olimpia (85:82). This was achieved thanks to the excellent performance of Dovydas Gidraitis. He scored 21 points and made 4 assists.
Disqualifications and injuries
Zalgiris has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Zalgiris cannot be called a fast team. In 2 of the last 3 matches, the Lithuanians scored no more than 71 points.
Tentative line-up : Dunston – Sirvydis, Gidraitis – Mitchell, Ulanovas.
Current form
During the offseason, Maccabi lost many players. Now it is a weaker team compared to last season. Despite this, the Israelis are performing well and even managed to win two games.
In the last round, the team from Tel Aviv suffered a setback. This time, the Israelis' opponent was Serbian Partizan. Unfortunately, the match ended with a score of 79:91, not in favor of Maccabi.
Disqualifications and injuries
Wenjan Gabriel and Rokas Jakubaitis will not play.
Interesting facts for betting
Maccabi is in trouble defensively. In the last two games, the Israelis have allowed more than 90 points. They urgently need to improve their actions under their basket.
Estimated cast : Sorkin-Blatt, DiBartalomeo-Hoard, Randolph.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter: total under 40.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.79Bet 1st quarter. Zalgiris win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the Israelis did not win the opening segment
1.75Tip and bets
On their home court, the Lithuanians look like a formidable team and can stop any opponent. Recently, they beat Barcelona by seven points at home. Maccabi should not be their competition, because the Israelis are not the most stable team right now. It is quite possible that Zalgiris will win confidently.
Our prediction is "Zalgiris" with a handicap of (-6.5) points at 1.80
Bet on total
Maccabi has a rather weak defense. All this should help the Lithuanians show their best game. We expect the match to be aerial.
Forecast - total over 157.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
In the last match, Zalgiris scored 85 points. It is quite possible that the Lithuanians will show a similar game in the confrontation with the Israelis.
Forecast - "Zalgiris": total over 78.5 points for 1.78
