LiontipsZalgiris vs Panathinaikos. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Zalgiris had a great start to the regular championship and was even one of the leaders of the Euroleague at one time. However, this did not last long, as the team from Kaunas hit a bad streak. In the last three matches, the Lithuanians suffered a setback and fell to ninth place in the standings.
In the Euroleague, Zalgiris has not won since early November, when it beat Monaco on its home court. In its last matches, the Lithuanians lost to Paris (77:83) and Fenerbahce (65:72).
Disqualifications and injuries
Zalgiris has no personnel losses.
Interesting facts for betting
Zalgiris' offensive game has worsened. In the last three Euroleague games, the team has not scored more than 77 points.
Estimated lineup: Birutis – Walker, Gidraitis – Ulanovas, Braizdeikis.
Current form
Panathinaikos have not made any mistakes in their last matches. Serjin Ataman men won both matches. First, they defeated Maccabi (93:87), and then dealt with Virtus (82:77).
The team from Athens rose to second place in the tournament table. Sergin Ataman charges have won seven matches. They are two wins behind Fenerbahce.
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Kostas Antetokounmpo, Marius Grigonis.
Interesting facts for betting
Panathinaikos have won five games in a row in all competitions. Serjin Ataman men have gained great momentum and are not going to slow down.
Estimated line-up : Lessort – Nunn, Grant – Papapetrou, Mitroglou.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Panathinaikos win
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, the Greeks won the opening segment
1.78Bet 1st quarter: total over 40.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were scored in the first quarter
1.82Tip and bets
In the last match against Fenerbahce, the Lithuanians played very cautiously and the match ended up being low-scoring. Not even 140 points were scored then. It is quite possible that in the battle with another leader, Zalgiris will choose a similar tactic. Most likely, the match will end up being low-scoring.
Our prediction is total under 158.5 points at 1.75
Bet on the outcome
This time we suggest giving preference to the Lithuanians. They cannot fall flat on their face on their home court. At the very least, Andrea Trinchieri charges will put up resistance to the favorite.
Forecast: Zalgiris with a handicap of (+4.5) points for 1.68
Bet on statistics
As we wrote above, we expect the match to be low-scoring. Most likely, the Lithuanians will pay a lot of attention to defense. In this case, they are unlikely to score 80 points.
Forecast - "Zalgiris": total under 80.5 points for 1.78
