Mixed martial arts Euroleague Round 26 Predictions: Free Euroleague Picks for February 8th and 9th
Euroleague Round 26 Expert Picks: 8th February 2024
- Baskonia -9.5 at 1.90 odds
- Partizan -7.5 at 1.90 odds
- Crvena Zvezda -5.5 at 1.90 odds
- Barcelona -13.5 at 1.86 odds
- Virtus Bologna +1.5 at 1.90 odds
Odds available as of 8th February 2024. Odds may now differ.
Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami offers her insights on some of the games scheduled for round 26.
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In this article:
- Baskonia vs Lyon-Villeurbanne Prediction
- Partizan vs Bayern Prediction
- Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas Prediction
- Barcelona vs Alba Berlin Prediction
- Safer Gambling
Baskonia vs Lyon-Villeurbanne: Lyon-Villeurbanne Continues Poor Form
Baskonia secured a crucial victory and the head-to-head advantage against Maccabi Tel Aviv with a 92-82 win, bringing both teams to a tie with a 13-12 record on the edge of the playoff spots. Baskonia took control decisively, scoring 34 points in the second quarter, with Markus Howard setting a new single-quarter club-scoring record by contributing 18 points.
Howard finished with an impressive 26 points, while Chima Moneke delivered a remarkable double-double performance with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Maik Kotsar contributed 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots, while Codi Miller-McIntyre provided 10 points and 8 assists. Additionally, Vanja Marinkovic scored 14 points, and Niko Rogkavopoulos added 13.
Meanwhile, Lyon-Villeurbanne suffered a defeat against league leader Real Madrid in an 86-79 clash, marking their fourth loss in the last five Euroleague games. Lyon-Villeurbanne has only secured five victories this season, making it a challenging task for them to overcome Baskonia, especially considering Baskonia’s dominance with four wins in the last five encounters against Lyon-Villeurbanne.
- Expert Pick: Baskonia -9.5
- Best odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stakes: 5/10
Partizan vs Bayern: The Hosts to Do Wonders
Kevin Punter aims to continue his impressive performance after scoring 28 and 22 points in the previous week’s defeats against Monaco and Bologna. Meanwhile, Bayern’s Sylvain Francisco has been in excellent form, registering double-digit scoring in six consecutive games.
Partizan has encountered some struggles lately, winning only one of their last four Euroleague games. However, they have been formidable at home, securing victory in eight of their last nine home games and suffering only two home losses this season.
On the other hand, FC Bayern Munich suffered a defeat in their recent game against Olympiacos with a score of 72-76, resulting in Bayern’s record dropping to 10-15. Bayern has struggled on the road, winning only three games away from home this season and currently sitting 15th in the league standings.
Despite Bayern’s strong defensive rebounding, ranking second in the league with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game and allowing the fewest offensive rebounds at 9.0 per game, Partizan leads the league in two-point shooting percentage at 58.9% and free-throw shooting at 82.0%.
- Expert Pick: Partizan -7.5
- Best odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: Bet365
- Stakes: 6/10
Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas: Zalgiris Kaunas are in Hot Form
Zalgiris Kaunas will look to build on their recent success with two impressive home victories last week as they face direct rival Crvena Zvezda. Both teams currently hold identical records of 10-15 in the Euroleague standings.
Zalgiris boasts the league’s best three-point shooting percentage at 40.6%, and they will aim to leverage this offensive strength against Crvena Zvezda. Keenan Evans has been instrumental for Zalgiris this season, ranking highly in several statistical categories.
He ranks eighth in average three-pointers made per game (2.4), sixth in average index rating (18.2), third in steals (1.5), and fifth in scoring (16.8). Evans has been consistent, scoring at least 10 points in 12 of his last 13 games and posting a double-digit Performance Index Rating (PIR) in the same number of games.
Given Zalgiris’ strong offensive capabilities and Evans’ impressive form, they should be poised to secure a victory against Crvena Zvezda or, at the very least, put up a competitive performance resulting in a narrow loss.
- Expert Pick: Zalgiris Kaunas +5.5
- Best odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: Bet365
- Stakes: 6/10
Barcelona vs Alba Berlin: Barca Get a Revenge
Barcelona faced an unexpected setback last December when they were defeated 74-70 by Alba Berlin. However, Barcelona remains one of the top-performing teams in the Euroleague this season, currently holding the second-best record.
On the other hand, Alba Berlin is struggling at the bottom of the Euroleague standings with a 5-20 record. They have found it challenging to secure victories, especially on the road, where they have only managed one win so far.
Barcelona has been formidable at home, losing just once this season. Additionally, they boast impressive defensive stats, holding opponents to a second-lowest two-point shooting percentage of 52.0% in the league. Considering Barcelona’s strong performance at home and their defensive prowess, they are well-positioned to secure a victory against Alba Berlin and cover the spread.
- Expert Pick: Barcelona -13.5
- Best odds: 1.86
- Bookmaker: Bet365
- Stakes: 6/10
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