The last day of January in the EuroLeague regular season will bring six exciting games. In the second game in chronological order, Olimpia will take on Saski Baskonia in Milan. Which of the opponents can expect to win?
Tournament – Turkish Airlines Euroleague;
Date – 31.01.2023;
Kick-Off – 18:00 UK;
Venue – Mediolanum Forum (12.700);
City – Milan, Italy.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (+2) for Olimpia Milano – 1.625.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Points Over 154 – 1.555.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #3 – 1st Quarter Points Under 40.5 – 1.87.
Baskonia is somehow not performing well in Milan. In their previous five games in that Italian city, the Spaniards have failed. Olimpia, of course, is failing this season, but on their home court, they can well break their losing streak. We think that the hosts will be able to defeat the Spaniards.
Olimpia Milano is one of the slowest teams in the tournament, but they are sometimes spectacular. It’s likely that the Italians will play better offensively this time. Baskonia is fast, so the home team has to back it up.
In 3 of Olimpia Milano’s last 5 matches, less than 40.5 points have been scored in the first quarter.
Olimpia Milano is one of the major underdogs in the Euroleague. So far, the team from Milan have won just six victories. That’s the worst result among all the participants. No wonder the Milanese are sitting in last place in the standings.
Olimpia’s last Euroleague victory came late last year when they defeated Valencia at home. Since then Messina’s men have lost five games in a row. In the previous game, the Milanese failed to oppose Monaco (88-101).
In that encounter, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot scored 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Milano has lost 80% of its home games this season.
The home side is scoring an average of 69.8 points per game.
Last week, Saski Baskonia broke its losing streak. The Spaniards defeated Anadolu Efes at home. Much of that was thanks to Matt Costello’s outstanding play. The Ivorian scored 33 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
Thus, the Vitoria-Gasteis team picked up their 12th win of the season. That result allowed Baskonia to take over sixth place. Joan Penarroya’s side retains their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Olimpia Milano: Devon Hall – Naz Mitrou-Long – Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot – Nicolò Melli – Brandon Davies.
Saski Baskonia: Darius Thompson – Markus Howard – Rokas Giedraitis – Daulton Hommes – Maik Kotsar.
The fixture will be played at Mediolanum Forum (12.700) in Milan, Italy.
This starting whistle will sound on the 31st of January 2023, at 18:00 UK Time.
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