Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Panathinaikos
Anadolu Efes
In the first match of the Euroleague basketball playoff quarterfinal series, Panathinaikos will face Anadolu. The game will take place in Athens on Tuesday, April 22. The tip-off is scheduled for 18:00 Central European Time. I suggest placing a bet on the winner of this game.
Match preview
Panathinaikos showcased strong performances in recent games, especially in the home match against Crvena Zvezda, where they secured a 111:104 victory in overtime.
The team only faltered against Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe, finishing third in the regular season standings. The Greeks will begin their title defense against the Turkish Anadolu Efes, where they will be the favorites.
The Turkish club had an impressive finish to the Euroleague regular season and managed to secure a direct playoff spot. Anadolu achieved 20 victories, finishing with identical records to Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Among this trio, it was the Madrid club that found itself in the play-in, initially losing to Paris but then clinching its quarterfinal spot with a win over Bayern.
Match facts
- Panathinaikos has won four consecutive matches.
- Anadolu has won six consecutive away games.
- Panathinaikos averages 95 points per game at home, while Anadolu averages 85 points per game on the road.
Players to watch
Kendrick Nunn continues to break records in the Euroleague and is one of the tournament's top players. His scoring prowess often underpins Panathinaikos's success.
H2H
The last two matches between these teams in Greece ended in victories for Panathinaikos.
Prediction
The Greeks are the favorites for this match and the series. Panathinaikos traditionally performs very strongly on their home court, so I suggest betting on their victory with a -4 point spread.
