LiontipsOlimpia Milan vs Panathinaikos. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Olimpia Milan is still trying to get back into the play-in zone, but inconsistent results are preventing the team from securing a place in the top 10. Ettore Messina men have lost their last two matches, and they did so by a large margin. First, the Italians lost to Partizan (70:90), and then suffered a rout from Anadolu Efes (66:110).
Olimpia defense leaves much to be desired, and the attack is not demonstrating the required efficiency. Now the team has a difficult meeting with Panathinaikos, one of the leaders of the Euroleague. The hosts' motivation will be at the highest level, because another defeat can seriously complicate their fight for a place in the play-in, although we should not forget that Nikola Mirotic is out of the lineup, and he played an important role on the court.
Disqualifications and injuries
Fabien Krzer, Osman Diop, Nikola Mirotic and Joshua Nebo will miss the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the club from Milan celebrated victory.
Probable lineup: Shields - LeDay, Gillespie - Mannion, Bolmaro.
Current form
Panathinaikos continues to demonstrate a high level of play and occupies the fourth line in the standings. Ergin Attaman charges want to fight for the top 3, but to do this they need to score points in every game.
In the last round, the Greek team confidently beat Zalgiris (89:76), showing a balanced game in attack. Kendrick Nunn became a key figure in that match, scoring 26 points. Panathinaikos goes to Milan with a clear task - to take another victory, but the Italians are dangerous at home, so the upcoming match promises to be difficult for the Greeks.
Disqualifications and injuries
Faruk Yurtseven, Matias Lesso and Marius Grigonis will not help their club in the next match due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
The Greek club has won only one of its last five away matches.
Probable line-up: Hernangomez - Osman, Da Silva - Nunn, Grant.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Panathinaikos win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Greek club won in the first quarter.
1.73Bet 1st quarter: total over 40.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 40 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.57Tip and bets
Olimpia Milan does not want to lose its chances for the play-in and will fight to the end. The team has repeatedly proven that it is capable of fighting even with top opponents. Panathinaikos, in turn, is in excellent shape and consistently scores points. The Greeks are fighting for the top 3 and cannot afford to relax.
However, the game will be held in Milan, which means the hosts will have a serious advantage, although the absence of Nikola Mirotic may affect the result. We assume that the Italians will make every effort to impose a fight on the famous opponent.
Our prediction is Olimpia Milan victory with a handicap of (+5.5) points for 1.71
Bet on total
Olimpia Milan will be forced to attack to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans for two failures in a row. Panathinaikos likes to play open basketball and impose a fast tempo. Most likely, the match will be productive, and the total will be broken.
Betting Tip - total over 166 points for 1.67
Bet on statistics
After two failures, the Italians will definitely want to fix the situation, especially in front of their fans. Olimpia knows how to act aggressively in attack, especially on the home court. We assume that the hosts will be able to beat their individual total.
Betting Tip - Olimpia Milan individual total over 82.5 points for 1.92
