LiontipsASVEL - Anadolu Efes. Forecast and bets on the Euroleague match
Command Analysis
Current form
ASVEL is trying to somehow cling to the playoffs, but so far Pupe charges have failed. After 11 matches played, the team has only three wins and 16th place in the tournament table.
In the previous round, ASVEL suffered another setback. This time, the team from Lyon lost to old friends from Monaco (92:103). However, before that, Pupe charges had performed a little better and even defeated Crvena Zvezda (77:74).
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Edwin Jackson.
Interesting facts for betting
Last season ASVEL beat Anadolu Efes at home, but overall the team has not played well against this opponent. The French lose to the Turks too often.
Probable lineup : Laverne - Maledon, Harrison - Lighty, Ndiaye.
Current form
Anadolu Efes is doing much better than its opponent. Mijatovic team has already won six matches. Thanks to this, they are in ninth place in the standings.
Overall, the Istanbul team has looked very promising lately. The Blues managed to defeat Baskonia and Real Madrid, but the defeat to Paris ruined everything.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Shane Larkin.
Interesting facts for betting
In all tournaments, Anadolu Efes has won 6 of its last 7 matches. The Blues look quite confident away from home.
Probable line-up: Oturu - Beabui, Thompson - Nwora, Smith.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Anadolu Efes win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Turks won the opening segment
1.77Bet 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
ASVEL players did not look so hopeless in the last matches. The French even managed to resist Fenerbahce at home, losing to the Turkish team with a difference of four points. It is quite possible that Pupe charges will again take advantage of the support of the stands. The guests from Istanbul are in for a difficult trip.
Our prediction is ASVEL with a handicap of (+4.5) points for 1.75
Bet on total
In the last meeting between ASVEL and Monaco, 195 points were scored. It is quite possible that the French will show a similar game on their home court. Most likely, the match will be productive.
Forecast - total over 162.5 points for 1.65
Bet on statistics
Maledon is one of the leaders of ASVEL. In the last four matches he has not scored less than 20 points. We expect similar actions from Maledon.
Prediction - Theo Maledon: Total over 18.5 points for 1.85
