Virtus vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv: EuroLeague Match Prediction
Maccabi Tel AvivThe 8th round of the EuroLeague will conclude with a match in Bologna, where Virtus will host Maccabi Tel Aviv. In their last encounter, the Israeli team secured a victory. What will happen this time? Betting odds and predictions will provide the answer.
Match announcement
Virtus Segafredo Bologna
ItalyCurrent Form
Virtus is struggling to climb out of the lower part of the standings. The Italian team has not been successful so far, securing only one victory, placing them second to last in the table.
Last week, Virtus faced more setbacks. First, the Bologna team lost to Bayern Munich (84-87). In their second match, the Italians were defeated by Milan's Olimpia (90-99).
Suspensions and Injuries
Unavailable: Daniel Hackett, Devontae Cacok.
Betting Insights
In 2 of their last 3 home EuroLeague games, Virtus scored less than 70 points. The team is facing significant challenges in their offensive play.
Projected Lineup: Mouhammad – Teague, Cordinier – Clyburn, Shengelia.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
IsraelCurrent Form
Maccabi is performing slightly better than Virtus. The Israeli team has won 3 out of 7 matches, placing them 13th in the standings.
One of their victories was secured just last week. Maccabi narrowly defeated Real Madrid at home (79:78). However, prior to that, they lost to Fenerbahce (82:84).
Suspensions and Injuries
Unavailable: Tamir Blatt.
Betting Insights
Maccabi's recent games have been closely contested. For instance, their matches against Fenerbahce and Real Madrid ended with only a few points difference.
Projected Lineup: Sorkin – Randolph, Jokubaitis – Hoard, Reiman.
Trends
Bet 1st Quarter. Maccabi Win
In 2 of the last 3 meetings, the Israelis won the opening segment
1.88Bet 1st Quarter: Total Over 40.5 Points
In 2 of the last 3 meetings, over 40 points were scored in the opening quarter
1.82Tip and bets
Virtus has been very successful in home games against Maccabi. The Italians have won 3 out of 4 matches on their home court. Yes, they are currently in a slump, but it's time to turn things around. On their home turf, the Bologna team has every chance to secure their second win of the season.
Our prediction — Virtus with a handicap of (-2.5) points at 1.80
Total Bet
Both teams are currently struggling and have not performed well in recent matches. In their head-to-head clash, they are unlikely to deliver spectacular performances.
Prediction — total under 164.5 points at 1.77
Statistics Bet
In 2 out of 3 Euroleague away games, the Israeli team scored less than 80 points. It's likely they won't perform better in Bologna.
Prediction — Maccabi: total under 80.5 points at 1.78
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