Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Baskonia
Monaco
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This EuroLeague matchup between Baskonia and Monaco promises an intriguing contest, with both teams having had mixed starts to the season. Here’s my analysis and prediction.
Baskonia
Baskonia’s season has been challenging thus far, with the team holding a 4-5 record and currently sitting 12th in the EuroLeague standings. In their most recent game, they suffered a home loss to Anadolu Efes, 84-89, marking their third consecutive defeat. They’re close to the top-10, trailing by only one win, so every game matters at this stage. Despite facing struggles domestically, where they’ve won just 3 of 7 games, the team has the advantage of playing at home, where they have a strong EuroLeague record of 4 wins and 1 loss. Notably, they have no injury concerns heading into this game.
Monaco
Monaco sits slightly better than their opponent with a 5-4 record, placing them ninth in the standings. However, they come into this match off a surprising 90-98 loss at home to Crvena Zvezda. Inconsistency has been an issue for Monaco in the EuroLeague, but they continue to perform well domestically, where they maintain a leading position. Their away record is average, with 2 wins from 4 road games, and they’ll be missing two players due to injuries.
Match Facts
- Baskonia has a strong home record in EuroLeague with 4 wins and 1 loss.
- Monaco has been unpredictable on the road, winning 2 out of 4 games.
- Monaco has won the last five head-to-head matchups, giving them a psychological edge.
Prediction
This is expected to be a closely contested game with no clear favorite, as reflected in the odds. Baskonia’s home advantage could play a key role, and I anticipate a high-scoring game given both teams’ offensive capabilities. The suspense may well extend to the final moments, making a bet on a total over 159.5 points a solid choice for this matchup.
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