Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Anadolu Efes
Baskonia
The EuroLeague will delight fans on Wednesday with three regular season matchups. Here is my exclusive prediction for Anadolu Efes vs Baskonia.
Anadolu Efes
The Turkish club is having an unremarkable EuroLeague season with 16 wins in 30 games, placing them ninth, only ahead of the 11th team on tiebreakers.
In their last outing, they dominated one of their direct competitors, Partizan, on the road with a score of 65-97. This victory marked their fourth consecutive win, boosting their playoff chances, as they are just one win away from the top six, making a strong finish crucial. In the Turkish league, Efes sits fourth, with the title race still ahead.
Baskonia
Baskonia's playoff chances are nearly lost, as the team sits 14th in the standings with 13 wins in 30 games. They trail the top 10 by three wins, with four regular season games remaining.
In their latest match, Baskonia confidently defeated a strong Bayern team at home with a score of 112-89, marking their third win in the last five games. They also face challenges in the Spanish league, where they are ninth, just one win shy of the desired top eight.
Match facts
- Efes has secured 9 victories in 14 home games.
- Baskonia struggles in EuroLeague away games, with only two wins in 14 outings.
- The odds for this matchup are: P1 – 1.27, P2 – 3.85.
H2H
The opponents have a substantial history of head-to-head clashes, with Efes winning away this year with a score of 89-84.
Prediction
The Turkish club is rightly considered the clear favorite in this matchup, as Efes plays at home, is motivated, and has performed better this season. Baskonia remains a threat, but they should focus more on their domestic league battles. I expect an exciting contest and will risk betting on the home team's success with a -7.5 point spread.
