By Lefteris Moutis/ moutis@eurohoops.net
Panathinaikos OPAP is down 2-0 to Real Madrid and needs one and then one more home win to tie the EuroLeague playoffs series. The other three best-of-five matchups are already knotted up, 1-1, guaranteeing Game 4 action. Everything is set and Eurohoops picks out two betting options from the upcoming matches.
Panathinaikos OPAP – Real Madrid 1 / 1.71
Provided Nick Calathes plays, Panathinaikos OPAP is the favorite in Athens. The leader of the Greens is considered doubtful, but is expected to play in Game 3 versus Real Madrid. Sergio Llull traveled to Athens, but Pablo Laso admitted his player won’t be available on Tuesday. Coaches aren’t always sincere on their players’ availability, but it’s possible that the Spanish star misses one more game. He might play in Game 4, if Panathinaikos extends the series and makes good on our 1.71 betting value proposition.
FC Barcelona Lassa – Anadolu Efes U 157.5 / 1.71
FC Barcelona Lassa gained the home-court advantage last week, but still needs two home victories to return to the Final Four. Svetislav Pesic’s side defense is its most important weapon and players treat it accordingly. Anadolu Efes will probably be forced to adjust to their opponents’ style, so we don’t expect a lot of points. It isn’t simple for any team to take on Barcelona on the road and that’s the reason we propose the under bet for this contest.
Picks:
1. Panathinaikos OPAP – Real Madrid 1 / 1.71
2. FC Barcelona Lassa – Anadolu Efes U 157.5 / 1.71