LiontipsReal Madrid vs Baskonia. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Real Madrid lost another Euroleague match. Last week, the Spaniards lost to Olympiacos (86:96) at home. The Spaniards were losing the entire match and woke up only in the last quarter, which they won by nine points. However, this did not help them much.
As a result, Real remained in eighth place. The Spanish team currently has 12 wins. However, everything can change, because they are separated from the second match by two wins. Success in the next match will help the Madrid team to significantly improve their position.
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Gabriel Dec.
Interesting facts for betting
Real Madrid have won the lion share of their victories at home. The Spaniards have won 8 out of 12 matches in the Euroleague on their home court. This is one of their best results.
Probable line-up : Tavares – Ndiaye, Campazzo – Musa, Abalde.
Current form
Baskonia is having one of its worst seasons. The team from Vitoria-Gasteiz has not managed to find its game. They have lost quite a lot, so they are in 15th place in the tournament table.
In the previous round, the Basques surprised, because they beat Panathinaikos (91:77). However, that match was played at home, where the team performs much better than away. In the last match outside their home walls, Baskonia lost to Virtus (74:76). Due to the recent results, bookmakers do not believe in the team and consider it an obvious underdog.
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Tadas Cederskis.
Interesting facts for betting
Baskonia are one of the worst away teams in the tournament, with eight defeats in ten matches. Only Berlin Alba and Israel Maccabi are worse.
Probable line-up : Diop - Forrest, Baldwin - Moneke, Luwawu-Cabarrot.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Real Madrid win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the Spaniards won the opening segment
1.54Bet 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
1.75Tip and bets
Baskonia won the first round match, but the team played at home. It will be much harder for the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz away, because it is one of the worst away teams in the tournament. By the way, the Basques lost to Madrid at home in the Spanish championship with a difference of seven points. It is quite possible that everything will be much worse for them in the capital.
The defeat from Olympiacos will make Real players approach the match with a special attitude. In this case, they will not give gifts to the opponent. We believe that the Madrid team will confidently beat Baskonia.
Our prediction is Real with a handicap of (-9.5) points for 1.75
Bet on total
The teams' head-to-head meetings are mostly productive. For example, in 3 of the last 4 battles, the teams scored more than 167 points. We suggest betting that the trend will continue.
Betting Tip - total over 167.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
In most of the recent matches, Hezonja has at least 16 points. The Croatian has been playing very well this season, so he has every chance to repeat his achievement.
Prediction - Mario Hezonja: total over 15.5 points for 1.78
