LiontipsMonaco vs Alba. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Monaco is confidently holding on to the top five teams in the Euroleague, demonstrating balanced basketball. However, the recent defeat to Olympiacos (80:89) in a home game gives pause. Vasilis Spanoulis charges did not look their best, losing three out of four quarters.
The main hopes are tied to Mike James and his leadership qualities, which should manifest themselves in key moments. The team is motivated to show their best, especially since the game will be held on their court again, which gives an additional advantage.
Disqualifications and injuries
Nick Calathes and Muhammad Daite will not play in the next match due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
All five of the last head-to-head matches ended in victory for the French club.
Probable lineup: Blossomgame - Diallo, Motiejunas - Lloyd, James.
Current form
The German club managed to rise from the last place in the Euroleague thanks to a hard-fought victory over Virtus Bologna (90:88) in overtime. Gabriel Prosida became the hero of the match, scoring 20 points.
Despite the general problems, the team has started to show improvement in recent games. The stability is still far from ideal, but the desire to fight is noticeable. The visit to Monaco will be a serious test, but Alba is ready to take risks to build on its success.
Disqualifications and injuries
Justin Bean, William McDowell-White and Louis Olinde continue to recover from injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Since the start of the Euroleague season, the team has won one away game.
Estimated lineup: Procida - Wetzel, McCormack - Hermannsson, Spagnolo.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Monaco win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the French club won in the first quarter.
1.32Bet 1st quarter: total over 41.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the opponents scored more than 41 points in the first quarter.
1.56Tip and bets
Monaco are showing stable basketball, if you look at the big picture. The French team will most likely act aggressively at home, as they will try to rehabilitate themselves after the latest failure.
It will be very interesting to watch Alba, who showed character the day before and won their third victory in 13 rounds. Of course, it is too early to talk about progress, but the players are clearly inspired by the result. In our opinion, the visitors will not let themselves be crushed.
Our prediction is a victory for Alba with a handicap of (+16.5) points for 1.72
Bet on total
Both teams tend to play an attacking style of play, which creates the prerequisites for a productive match. In previous face-to-face meetings, the opponents actively attacked, and this match will most likely not be an exception. We offer a bet on the total over.
Forecast - total over 170.5 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
The German team has tasted victory and will try to build on it. Alba will have to go forward and take risks to maintain their chances of a competitive game. We expect the visitors to be able to exceed their average attacking performance.
Forecast - Alba individual total over 78.5 points for 1.90
