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Horse Racing Euroleague Picks for Round 24: Free Euroleague Picks for Tuesday, January 30th
Euroleague Round 24 Expert Picks: 30th January 2024
- Crvena Zvezda -3 at 1.80 odds
- Real Madrid -9 at 1.86 odds
- Olympiacos -10 at 1.80 odds
Odds available as of 29th January 2024. Odds may now differ.
Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 24.
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In this article:
- Crvena Zvezda vs Valencia: The Hosts Win
- Real Madrid vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Real Maintains Winning Ways
- Olympiacos vs Alba Berlin: The Berlin Side Poor Away Games Continues
- Safer Gambling
Crvena Zvezda vs Valencia: Zvezda Back to Winning Ways
Despite Crvena Zvezda’s recent setback with a loss to ALBA Berlin, their hopes of making the postseason remain alive, albeit with challenges. The team’s inconsistent form has impacted its bid to keep up with playoff-chasing rivals, as reflected in their 9-14 record. In their last game, Yago Dos Santos led Zvezda with 20 points, supported by contributions from Rokas Giedraitis and Javonte Smart.
However, Crvena Zvezda has displayed strength while playing in front of their home supporters, boasting a 6-4 record at their home arena. Additionally, Crvena Zvezda has an impressive 8-2 head-to-head record over Valencia in their last 10 meetings. Notably, Valencia has struggled to secure an away win over Crvena Zvezda during this time frame.
For the current season, Crvena Zvezda averages 81.9 points, 34.9 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 7.8 steals, 2.2 blocks, and has a Player Index Rating (PIR) of 90.3. Despite challenges, Crvena Zvezda remains a formidable force, especially on their home court.
- Expert Pick: Crvena Zvezda -3
- Best odds: 1.80
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 5/10
Real Madrid vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Real Maintain Form
Real Madrid rebounded from their previous setback by securing a victory over Olympiacos Piraeus in Round 23, improving their impressive record to 20-3 for the season. The hosts displayed dominance in the first half, and despite a spirited comeback attempt by Olympiacos in the second half, Real Madrid maintained control to secure the win.
On the other hand, Maccabi Tel Aviv, led by Scottie Baldwin, secured a 90-75 victory over Panathinaikos in Round 23. Baldwin’s outstanding performance earned him the MVP of the Round honour for the sixth time. However, Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a challenging task when they go up against Real Madrid, especially in Madrid, where they have struggled in their last 10 attempts.
Real Madrid stands out as the only team in the EuroLeague this season with a perfect home record, winning all 11 games at the WiZink Center. The team currently boasts impressive season statistics, averaging 89.0 points, 37.3 rebounds, 21.1 assists, 6.7 steals, 3.7 blocks, and has a Player Index Rating (PIR) of 108.1.
- Expert Pick: Real Madrid -9
- Best odds: 1.86
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 5/10
Olympiacos vs Alba Berlin: Alba’s Poor Away Form Continues
Olympiacos Piraeus faced a narrow 90-85 loss to Real Madrid in their last outing, despite a stellar performance from Kostas Papanikolaou, who scored a game-high 25 points. The addition of centre Moses Wright to their lineup provides a boost to their frontline, especially with Nikola Milutinov and Moustapha Fall sidelined due to injury.
Meanwhile, ALBA Berlin secured their fifth win of the season with an 89-80 victory over Crvena Zvezda. However, they remain at the bottom of the EuroLeague table with a 5-18 record, struggling particularly on the road with a 1-10 record away from home. Defensively, ALBA Berlin has been vulnerable, allowing 84.0 points per game and struggling to defend both two-pointers and three-pointers.
Given Olympiacos’ strong defensive performance, allowing just 75.3 points per game, they are expected to have an advantage over ALBA Berlin’s struggling offence. With ALBA Berlin’s defensive weaknesses and Olympiacos’ defensive strength, coupled with ALBA Berlin’s away poor form, the Greek side is anticipated to secure a comfortable win and cover the spread in this matchup.
- Expert Pick: Olympiacos -10
- Best odds: 1.80
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 6/10
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