Olympiacos vs Baskonia prediction & H2H – November 21, 2024
Olympiacos
Baskonia
In the 11th round of the EuroLeague regular season, Olympiacos will face Baskonia. The game is scheduled to take place in Piraeus on Thursday, November 21, with tip-off at 20:15 CET. My suggested bet is on the winner of this matchup.
Match Preview
Olympiacos continues to deliver excellent performances this season, both in the EuroLeague and the national championship. Under the guidance of Georgios Bartzokas, the team looks well-balanced and confident, boasting a strong defense and high-quality offense.
In the EuroLeague, they are among the leaders as usual, while in the Greek championship, they trail only Panathinaikos. Although they lost to their main domestic rival earlier, they avenged that defeat in a recent EuroLeague clash.
Baskonia, meanwhile, is also a strong team with a formidable offense, but they often lack consistency. They managed to secure a notable win against a struggling Real Madrid side, yet their form has dipped in recent games.
Four consecutive losses have pushed the Basques out of the playoff zone. A similar trend can be seen in the Spanish league, where Baskonia currently sits in 12th place.
Match Facts
- Olympiacos is on an eight-game winning streak.
- Baskonia has only one win in their last seven games.
- Olympiacos averages 98 points per game at home, while Baskonia averages 80 points per game on the road.
Player to Watch
Aleksandar Vezenkov is having another stellar season. After an underwhelming stint in the NBA, the Bulgarian star returned to dominate for Olympiacos, causing headaches for opponents. Containing him will be Baskonia’s top priority.
Head-to-Head
Over the last decade, the two teams have faced off 20 times, with the Spanish side claiming victory in just a third of those encounters.
Prediction
Playing at home and in excellent form, especially offensively, Olympiacos are the clear favorites in this game. I predict an easy victory for the Greek side with a handicap of -9 points.
