By Lefteris Moutis/ moutis@eurohoops.net
With the EuroLeague Regular Season Round 30 ahead, Eurohoops proposes a couple of betting options. The last games before the playoffs aren’t scheduled at the same time, so predicting any outcome can be risky. That’s the reason we avoided various teams with their motive for a “W” in question.
Olympiacos might not need a victory against Darussafaka Tekfen on Friday depending on Zalgiris Kaunas’, KIROLBET Baskonia’s and AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan’s results on Thursday. Panathinaikos OPAP will probably secure the result it needs versus Buducnost VOLI, but the betting value on its win is low. Other games provided a couple of betting options.
CSKA Moscow – KIROLBET Baskonia 1 / 1.40
CSKA Moscow doesn’t need to win, but has proven it doesn’t give up games, especially at home. It looks like Dimitris Itoudis’ side won’t finish first in the VTB United League Regular Season after its recent home loss to UNICS Kazan. Baskonia didn’t beat Anadolu Efes at home and will achieve its goal on the road against a tougher team? The 1.40 betting value can be included in our bets.
Anadolu Efes – AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan 1 / 1.70
A win from Anadolu Efes has its value, even though Ergin Ataman’s side doesn’t need it. The Turkish club showed against Baskonia that it will claim everything it deserves. Retaining this attitude will trouble the Italian side in Turkey. Simone Pianigiani’s team got itself in this demanding position with poor showings and losses, even at home. Recent performances bring value to the hosts’ 1.70 winning betting value over the visitors’ 2.20 despite Milan being the team which needs the “W”.
Picks:
1. CSKA Moscow – KIROLBET Baskonia 1 / 1.40
2. Anadolu Efes – AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan 1 / 1.70