Leicester Riders vs Manchester Giants prediction and betting tips on April 19, 2024
In the regular season of the British Basketball League, a match between the Leicester Riders and the Manchester Giants will take place on Friday, April 19. The game is scheduled to start at 20:45 Central European Time.
Leicester Riders
The Riders have been unimpressive in the current season. The team has been hovering around the middle of the table throughout the campaign and until the last few matches remained uncertain about their final position. The Riders could finish anywhere from fifth to seventh place, but they are most likely to compete with Newcastle for the fifth spot. Finishing fifth would see them play against Sheffield in the playoffs, while sixth place would pit them against Caledonia in the quarterfinals. This is the most likely scenario, but the exact outcome will be known over the weekend when the regular season officially concludes.
Manchester Giants
The Giants have made it to the playoffs twice in a row, but both times they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by the Bristol Flyers. This season has been truly disastrous for the club. Right from the start, the team found itself stuck at the bottom of the league table and failed to contend for a playoff spot. Manchester has only won seven times and suffered an impressive 27 losses this season.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The Riders have lost their last three home matches.
- The Giants are currently on a losing streak of 16 games.
- Manchester has never won against Leicester away from home, suffering 20 defeats.
Leicester Riders vs Manchester Giants Prediction
The visitors have long given up and are simply trying to finish this disappointing season as quickly as possible. I will bet on a comfortable victory for Leicester with a handicap of -11.5 points.