On February 3rd, six games await the Euroleague Basketball regular season. In the second game in chronological order, Zalgiris will take on Real Madrid Baloncesto in Kaunas.
Tournament – Turkish Airlines Euroleague;
Date – 03.02.2023;
Kick-Off – 18:00 UK;
Venue – Salle Gaston Médecin (4.700);
City – Fontvieille, Monaco.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (-1) for Real Madrid – 1.74.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Points Over 161 – 1.64.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #3 – Monaco Basket Points Over 80.5 – 1.778.
Most recently, Real Madrid lost at home to Monaco by a single point. Despite this, we suggest favouring the Spaniards. They are ahead in the head-to-head encounters. In addition, Mateo’s side is considered one of the best away teams in the league. We think they’ll be able to take revenge for their recent defeat.
In the last three games between them, the teams have scored at least 174 points. It’s likely that the situation will repeat itself. Their attack is all right, so expect a show.
Monegasques have scored more than 80 points in 3 of their last 4 games.
After an away defeat at the hands of Fenerbahce, Monegasque managed to pick up two wins. First, Obradovic’s men ran out of steam against Olimpia Milano (101-88) at home. A few days later, the Red and Whites handled Alba Berlin (102-84) on the road.
In the match against Alba Berlin, Donatas Motiejūnas scored 22 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
These successes allowed Monaco to hold onto fourth place in the standings. Obradovic’s side now has 14 wins under their belt.
Monaco has won 80% of its home games of the season.
In the home team’s matches, the average score is 162 points.
A fortnight ago, Real Madrid lost to their main rival for Euroleague top spot, Olympiacos (60-73). In the following games, Jesus Mateo’s men tried to make up for that defeat. It’s worth noting they did quite well. First, Madrid took on Barcelona at home (91-86), then thrashed Panathinaikos (83-68).
In the match against Panathinaikos, Guerschon Yabusele scored 16 points and 7 rebounds.
The Spaniards have had 15 wins so far. Olympiacos have the same number, but the Greeks are ahead in extra points.
In the away team’s matches, the average score is 160 points.
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Monaco Basket: Mike James – Jordan Loyd – Jaron Blossomgame – John Brown – Donatas Motiejūnas.
Real Madrid Baloncesto: Ádám Hanga – Džanan Musa – Mario Hezonja – Guerschon Yabusele – Edy Tavares.
The fixture will be played at Salle Gaston Médecin (4.700) in Fontvieille, Monaco.
This starting whistle will sound on the 3rd of February 2023, at 18:00 UK Time.
We recommend checking out the odds for the Turkish Airlines Euroleague: Monaco Basket vs Real Madrid Baloncesto at 1xBet.