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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Baskonia. Euroleague match forecast
On December 17, two clubs will meet that are trying to find stability in the Euroleague this season. Maccabi Tel Aviv will try to break their losing streak, and Baskonia will play another away match, which will be a serious test for the Spaniards. Will the nominal hosts be able to take advantage of their opponent weak away play? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Maccabi Tel Aviv
IsraelCurrent form
The Israeli club has been showing stable results in the national championship, but it has been unable to overcome its crisis in the Euroleague. Oded Kattash team has lost its last three matches, losing to Paris (83:91), Barcelona (86:88) and Bayern (93:99). Despite being competitive in these games, Maccabi lacked stability in defense and efficiency in the final minutes.
The club is currently at the bottom of the Euroleague table, and the match against Baskonia is becoming important in the fight to regain its position. The Israelis' main hope is Jaylen Hoard, who is capable of leading the team. The home arena (albeit now in Serbia) has always been a strong point of Maccabi Tel Aviv, and this could be a decisive factor in the upcoming match.
Disqualifications and injuries
Hasel Rivero will not play in the next match due to a muscle injury.
Interesting facts for betting
In the Euroleague, the Israeli club has not been able to win for three games in a row.
Probable lineup: Randolph - Hoard, Da Silva - Blatt, Jokubaitis.
Saski Baskonia
SpainCurrent form
The Spanish club is also facing difficulties in the Euroleague. Despite some successful performances, Dusko Ivanovic team cannot boast of stability, especially in away games. The Basques are in 14th place in the standings and still have a chance to get into the top ten, but each loss moves them away from this goal.
In the last round, Baskonia lost to Virtus Bologna (81:82), which was especially painful due to the minimal gap in the score. The team relies on the play of leaders such as Markus Howard and Cima Moneke, but they often lack support from the rest of the players. Away matches still remain a weak point for the Spaniards.
Disqualifications and injuries
Timothée Lovalo-Cabarrot participation in the match is in question.
Interesting facts for betting
The Basques have one away win in this Euroleague season.
Probable line-up: Saderkerskis – Moneke, Hull – Forrest, Howard.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Maccabi win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Israeli club won in the first quarter.
1.80Bet 1st quarter: total over 40.5 points
All five of the last head-to-head games have seen more than 40 points scored in the first quarter.
1.50Tip and bets
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Baskonia are going through tough times, but the nominal hosts look more motivated. The Israeli club desperately needs a win to break their losing streak and climb the table.
Baskonia are not performing well in away matches, which could be a decisive factor. Dusko Ivanovic team has potential, but the lack of stability and weak defense on the road reduce their chances of success. We expect the nominal hosts to be stronger in this confrontation.
Our prediction is a victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv, taking into account overtime, at 1.73
Bet on total
The teams prefer an attacking style of play, which makes the match potentially productive. Given the problems in defense on both sides, it can be assumed that the total will be broken.
Forecast - total over 167 points for 1.62
Bet on statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv have long needed a bright performance, and the game against the unstable Baskonia is an ideal opportunity to prove themselves. Considering the weak defensive play of the Spaniards on the road, we expect the Israeli club to score well.
Forecast - individual total of Maccabi Tel Aviv over 86.5 points for 1.90
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