LiontipsOlimpia Milan - Virtus Bologna: Italian Championship match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Milan club did not hide its championship ambitions, although at the end of the regular season it took only fifth place. The team reached the playoffs, where they immediately got down to business. Ettore Messina's men dealt with Trento in four matches. There was a noticeable difference in class, so the result is quite natural.
Olympia faced Virtus Bologna in the semifinals. The first match ended with a minimal defeat (67:68), then the club showed character and confidently beat the opponent (85:66). The last game was played at home, but it didn't help Milan (68-78). The experienced Nikola Mirotic scored 21 points, but it wasn't enough. There's a home game ahead again and a chance to even the score in the series.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team is approaching the fifth match of the playoff series with a fighting squad.
Interesting facts for betting
Olimpia Milan has scored four wins in their last five home matches.
Approximate composition: Shields-LeDay, Mirotic-Mannion, Brooks.
Current form
The team from Bologna is the main contender for the gold medals. The club performed well in the Italian regular season, taking first place. In the first round of the playoffs, Dusko Ivanovich's team faced difficulties. Venice fought to the end and pretty much frayed the nerves of the favorite, but lost in five matches.
Virtus reached the semifinals, where he faced Olympia. The first match ended with a victory, although not without a bit of luck (68:67). In the second game, the team noticeably lost ground (66:85). After that, the club got together and did everything possible to get ahead (78:68). Tornike Shengelia put a lot of effort into the victory, scoring 19 points. There is another trip to Milan and a difficult confrontation ahead.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will enter the floor with the optimal starting five.
Interesting facts for betting
Virtus Bologna has won 4 of the last 5 face-to-face matches.
Approximate line-up: Polonara - Clyburn, Zizic - Hackett, Cordigne.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Virtus' victory
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, the team won in the first quarter.
2.401st quarterbet: total more than 39.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches in the first quarter, more than 39 points were scored.
1.77Tip and bets
A decisive moment is coming for the Milan team - defeat means relegation from the tournament. Olympia will play at home, which increases the chances of success. The key players are in formation and motivated to even the score.
On the other hand, Virtus understands that it's not worth delaying reaching the finals. The team has a good chance to close the series, but for that we need to win in Milan. We assume that the hosts, thanks to the support of the stands and the home parquet, will win the victory.
Our betting tip is for Olimpia Milan to win, taking into account the handicap (-5.5) points in 1.70
Bet on the total
We expect the opponents to show a fast game. It is extremely important for both teams to win, so they will give their best. We predict a productive game on both sides, according to which we recommend betting more on the total.
Betting Tip - total more than 155 points in 1.68
Betting on statistics
Ettore Messina's team is in a difficult situation - they only need a victory. In our opinion, the team has everything to prove itself in attack and secure a second victory in the series.
Prediction – Olimpia Milan's individual total is over 81.5 points for 1.73
