Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Barcelonа
Panathinaikos
In the 21st round of the regular season of the Euroleague, Barcelona will face Panathinaikos. The game will take place in Spain on Wednesday, January 15. The tip-off is scheduled for 20:30 Central European Time. I suggest betting on the total points for this game.
Match Preview
Barcelona has not been performing at their best this season, especially on their home court. The team’s current position highlights some issues, but this is unlikely to prevent them from achieving a satisfactory final result.
The team is in eighth place in the Euroleague and occupies the same position in the national championship. Stability has been lacking for the Catalans, but there is still plenty of time left until the end of the regular season.
Panathinaikos also has a strong roster, and the Greek team regularly competes for playoff spots. Notably, last season, Pao managed to become the strongest team in Europe, defeating Real Madrid in the final.
Recently, the team has been looking very strong, and in the standings, they are only behind their rivals Olympiacos. It’s interesting to note that in the Greek Superleague, the teams swapped places, with Panathinaikos winning all 14 of their games.
Match Facts
- Barcelona has lost their last two home games.
- Panathinaikos has won 10 consecutive games.
- Barcelona averages 90 points per game at home, while Panathinaikos averages 89 points per game on the road.
Key Player to Watch
Kendrick Nunn, who has experience in the NBA, has been a true find for Panathinaikos. This season, the American has been performing even better than last year, averaging nearly 22 points per game.
Head-to-Head
Barcelona has won the last 13 home games against Panathinaikos.
Prediction
The Greeks are determined to break their losing streak in Catalonia and achieve a victory for the first time since 2013. I believe we will see an exciting match, and I would suggest betting on the total points to be over 162.5.
