LiontipsVirtus vs. Monaco. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Italians are not going to stop fighting prematurely and continue to fight for a place in the playoffs. For now, they are in 16th place in the standings, but the gap from the top 10 is not that big. Five wins separate them from tenth-placed Bayern.
Virtus won its last match, beating Bayern away (82:72). Tornike Shengelia showed great performance in the Italians. The Georgian representative spent 28 minutes on the court and during that time scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. In the next game, he will also be an important player for his team.
Disqualifications and injuries
Virtus has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
This season Virtus has won only three games, four of which were won at home. The Italians perform better at home than away.
Estimated line-up : Shengelia – Tucker, Payola – Cordinier, Grazulis.
Current form
Monaco is a team from the top 3 of the Euroleague. At the moment, it occupies the third line and has 13 victories. According to additional indicators, Sasa Obradovic charges are ahead of a whole group of teams and are one win behind the second Fenerbahce.
It is worth adding that Monaco are approaching the match with a 3-match losing streak. The last time Obradovic team won was in early January, when they beat Alba away. Since then, the Monegasques have lost to Barcelona, Bayern and Crvena Zvezda. They urgently need to improve their game.
Disqualifications and injuries
Monaco has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Based on their away results, Monaco is also among the top three teams in the Euroleague. Sasa Obradovic team has won 6 out of 11 away games.
Probable lineup : Motiejunas-Loyd, James-Tarpey, Blossomgame.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Virtus win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Italians won the opening segment
1.87Bet 1st quarter: total under 40.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.80Tip and bets
With all due respect to the Italians, they have little chance of beating Monaco. Even on their home court. They have been unconvincing this season and are considered one of the tournament outsiders for good reason.
Monaco is on the opposite side of the table and is acting very confidently. In the first round match, Obradovic team won with a difference of 16 points. On the road, the Monegasques will also have every chance to get the desired result.
Our prediction is Monaco with a handicap of (-3.5) points for 1.75
Bet on total
Virtus last home matches were not productive. Given the crisis in the Italians' performance, we doubt that anything will change now.
Betting Tip - total under 167.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
In the last two matches Shengelia showed an excellent game and did not score less than 15 points. We expect that the representative of Georgia will be remembered for such actions.
Betting Tip - Tornike Shengelia: total over 14.5 points for 1.78
