By Lefteris Moutis/ moutis@eurohoops.net
Unics Kazan-Olympiakos
Olympiakos has several injury problems with Spanoulis, Young, Lotzeski missing the game. In any other occasion the Reds would have advantage, but now the more secure option is the under 154.5 points (@ Bet365 1,71).
Fenerbahce–CSKA Moscow
Once more Milos Teodosic would be out of action and that’s an issue for the “army team”. You can’t predict what will happen that’s why a bet for a final point difference of less than 6 points (@ Bet35 2,55) seems the smart thing to do. The safest option however will be to bet over 160.5 points (@OPAP 1,75).
Zalgiris Kaunas-FC Barcelona
After two consecutive wins of Zalgiris Kaunas against CSKA Moscow and Darussafaka Dogus, the two teams have the same record and playoffs hopes. Still the key here is that the Lithuanians have one of the best defenses in the league, while Barcelona has the worst offense. The limit of 77.5 points (@Stoiximan 1,70) is large enough for the “Blaugrana” in Kaunas and will probably not overcome it.
Brose Bamberg–Maccabi Tel Aviv
The German have taken a step back in the playoffs race, while Maccabi is almost out of it. So this is a very peculiar game and it remains to be seen which kind of motive both opponents have. Still the Israelis have enough talent and definitely a handicap of 7.5 points (@Sportingbet 1,70) is quite large. Maccabi certainly can defend it.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano – Darussafaka Dogus
After getting two wins over Galatasaray and Olympiacos and also giving a big fight against Real Madrid, the Italians may have got something going. On the other hand recently Darussafaka had many ups and downs. So for us, this is a no bet situation.
The tips
Unics Kazan-Olympiakos – Under 154.5 points
Fenerbahce-CSKA Moscow – Over 160.5 points
Fenerbahce-CSKA Moscow – Any win 1-5 points
Zalgiris-Barcelona Barcelona – Under 77.5 points
Bamberg-Maccabi Tel Aviv – (7.5) 2