The Turkish team's combination of attackers made Dozier a threat. Overall, he is a hard-working player who excels in both offense and defense, as well as in getting rebounds. Against Valencia's playing style and rebounds, one can expect a high-scoring game and quick attacks from him. He also gets a lot of minutes, so the odds seem somewhat illogical.
They should have an even match, so Bacon should play almost without substitutions. Moses returned, one of the top scorers, but his form doesn't inspire confidence. With Bacon, all he needs is the desire and he can score without much difficulty, no matter what defense is applied. I am expecting a lot of initiative against such opponents, provoked by fouls, and 20 points could be limitless.
After the defeat against Baskonia. Zalgiris is returning home to play in front of their supporters. Monaco's form is falling, it is difficult for them to play in both tournaments because they also struggle in the French league. The coach constantly says that they lack players and Mike James, their biggest star, has to play a lot of minutes without rest.
Zalgiris plays well at home, and if they have a favorable game against Monaco, they will easily take the victory.
The team is complete, William Goss is also back on the court today, Rubstavicius suffered a weekend injury, but he doesn't get many minutes in the Euroleague anyway.
Let's go with green and white and let's hope for a win, good luck.
Hapoel does not convince me completely with Micic as the leader after Bryant's departure. The team is falling down as I expected in the second half of the season. There was more hype here than a serious team that will compete for the title. Itoudis is not a good coach, it's obvious and there are murmurs from within. It could be the last week for the coach. Zvezda is getting back on track, Butler is playing well, and Bolomboy has returned. The team is well coordinated and plays well, especially at home.
Although Olympiacos is one of the best away teams this season, they only have 7 wins and 5 losses. Their home advantage is significant in the Euroleague. At home, Dubas has a record of 8 wins and 3 losses, with defeats against Virtus and Maccabi, but those were just coincidences. With Musa and Kabengele back on the team, it will be difficult for Oly today. The 3 coefficient for the home team in the Euroleague has great value.
What the morning is capable of is being able to focus on the most important battles. This is how team LKL plays tragically, but Rytas knows how to play when they are not the favorites. Le Mans is also a very unstable team, and when the match is based on a normal attack, it is normal for Rytas to have a lot of chances to win, and when that coefficient is worth taking.
I believe that Trento is a stronger team and it is obvious, and the teams come into these matches in different forms. Trento has beaten solid opponents 4 times, and Niners suffered a convincing defeat in their last game against Hamburg. The Germans have been inconsistent, but after their loss in Italy, I am expecting a revenge from Trento, especially since they have the confidence to do so, and the coefficient is worth taking.
Without the injured Edwards (whether he plays or not, he won't be in optimal form), Virtus looks different. This is how the Italians demonstrate their ability to play well and surprise the Monaco team, but Lyon is not as weak as they may seem. Lately, the French rarely lose by large margins, and the Virtus team will feel the absence or presence of Edwards after his injury. France won by 7 points against Virtus, but I believe this will be a tough battle and Asvel should not lose strongly in this match.
All were already tired of the green defense, so it's time for solutions. All defensive players have recovered and left, so they'll have to show their worth. Monaco itself is able to defend and switch positions well, as they also like to slow down the pace and take breaks, preparing long attacks. A very probable ugly game.
Cordinier will definitely miss the game, Beaubois is unclear, Loyd is likely to return, but here he is not a threat to Dozier in my eyes. Absolutely tragic performance against Fenerbahce 2/12 shots, 1/8 two-pointers. Today, the opponent is comfortable again, playing fast basketball, focused on offense. He will get minutes again, and the desire to rehabilitate after the match with Fenerbahce will definitely not last long.
Stuttgart, defending their title and performing exceptionally well in all championships, must continue. The average team from Kiel in the second league does not seem like a serious opponent, especially as we can expect the main Stuttgart lineup in this stage, as we fight for a spot in the semi-finals.
Monaco has been in good form, but the curve is steep. The team is running out of money, and the owner is being removed. There are no players, the same ones are running for the entire game. I think there will be a decline for Mike James. Goss is returning and I think this will be a favorable team for Žalgiris this season. Hayes won't be there, so Theis will have to play 30 minutes. I believe it will be a sure win for Peru today.
Cristian Jaqueline, a local 27-year-old Romanian, has had an impressive start to the season and is already among the top tennis players. With a tournament at home and strong support from Romanian fans, she has no doubt she will perform well. Stefanini Lucrezia is not a strong contender, lacking power and serves, she is a lower-ranked player from Italy, struggling in the tournament and already playing her third match while it will be Jaqueline's first. As in her previous tournament in Cluj-Napoca, Italy, a couple of months ago, she suffered a knee injury during a match with Arango and ended up forfeiting the match in the second set. Since then, she has not been able to keep up with fast-paced games.
The spirits have already shown what they are worth in this tournament, they and VITA are the favorites, maybe the falcons are following closely behind, but the spirits are currently showing top form and don't seem to be slowing down, with a great duo in Magix, who also doesn't make many mistakes. But their firepower is just overwhelming for everyone, and donk continues to rack up kills, often holding the middle ground. This may not be comfortable for G2, I don't think it's realistic for them to take even one map here. G2 doesn't have a standout player right now, and everyone is not very consistent with their aim. It will be very difficult for them against a team like spirits, who I believe will easily take both maps with large handicaps.
I really like this Astralis lineup, it fits perfectly with HooXi who knows how to make stars out of new players, so that they shine next to him. Right now, Furia is struggling a bit, having many close games even though they seemed to be a little better. But Fallen often sets up the game during the game, so it's rare to see a new meta from them. Therefore, with Astralis, they should excel in those close games. Not all of Furia's players are able to adapt.
Tenerife is currently the slowest team in the Champions League tournament, with Gran Canaria not far behind. This season, Gran Canaria is heavily focused on their defense and often has games with scores that were rarely seen before the modern era of basketball. They have the best defensive ranking in the tournament. However, it is concerning that Tenerife has a better offense and their defense may not be as strong as it seems. But considering it is the playoffs and the importance of the games is immense, it is a scary thought.
The decisive match, in which I am expecting goals. In the first game, Arsenal won 2-3 against Chelsea, so we should expect goals in this match too. Even one of these two teams can surpass the over/under line, especially since Arsenal has gone over this line in 6 out of their last 7 matches. Chelsea also plays an attacking football, as seen in their last 3 matches.
The leaders and this season's home match winners with a red card 2-0, Hearts, are once again playing against St. Mirren. The away team Hearts are playing very well, but St. Mirren is fighting to avoid relegation and has a goal difference of -14, while Hearts have a +28 difference. The strongest team in Scotland consistently plays well and wins, so even playing away, one can only expect a victory for them.
I believe a very high coefficient is given for the Paris team, which courageously can win against Germany. Yes, Bayern is playing a better playoff, but when it comes to gathering points, Paris is on the same level. Both teams have caused sensations in the previous Euroleague tour, so their form is good. However, Paris seems to be an even more attractive option to me, and with such a coefficient, I think it's worth taking a risk only with them.
No matter how well Valencia can surf the waves, but Efes are so weak that even in the Turkish league, they are unbeatable. The club, currently in last place in the Euroleague, can't do anything good even with Laso's arrival, and when solid Valencia arrives, Peru must be taken away by the Spaniards.
One of the best teams from Dubai is playing against one of the strongest teams in the league, who are even considered favorites. Dubai's 12 league team is ranked high in points, but their home results greatly increase up to 91.2 points per game and 4th place in the league based on this indicator. Olympiacos plays a points-based basketball this season and even such a lineup is often easy to beat in this team's games. Oly is the 4th league team in terms of points earned away, with an average of 88.7 points. So the Greek team played very unproductively, but now everything must be different in Dubai.
It seems illogical to give such coefficients when there is chaos going on in PAO. The situation with Nunnu is unclear, it seems that there are not only injuries, but also conflicts with Ataman. The results are poor, Aris team lost today. The owner has posted a video where he almost fights with all the players. There is tension in the team and it definitely does not contribute to such matches against such a serious opponent. Real is in optimal form.
Maccabi is one of the top teams in the Euroleague, playing at a strong pace. They rank third in pace in the Euroleague, with a good offensive rating and the second worst defensive rating. Partizan's team is a complete mess, but they still have talent to attack with. Pokusevski returned to the lineup, rookie Radanov made his debut. Perhaps Washington will be ready. In short, two of the worst defenses, but with something to offer on offense.
The total just seems too low, even though Efes is the slowest team in terms of pace in the Euroleague, their defensive rating is poor and is close to teams like Paris or ASVEL. They have good individual players and a mobile enough lineup to play a faster basketball. Valencia has an over/under of 167, which seems quite low due to their playing style. In Spain, the two teams combined for 176 points.
Bucks leaving the East is a serious possibility, especially with such high odds. Giannis is having another incredible season and it doesn't seem like his form will decline. Ryan Rollins is becoming a great player. Kevin Porter Jr is not yet there, but he will be, and if we don't count his non-basketball related issues, he is a great player. AJ Green is a complete sniper who can make shots in every game. Myles Turner is struggling right now, but he will start making shots soon. The recipe for the Bucks is clear - Giannis is the main man and the shooters are placed around him, and with this team, it's possible to win championships.
The main contenders will most likely be Cleveland, 76ers, and Knicks, maybe even Orlando, but it's disappointing and unclear which of them will rise this season.
Outrights (NBA 2025/26 - To Reach the Playoffs - Golden State Warriors : NO) @500 4/10
The West is very competitive. In the past years, it was not clear who would rank in the top 4 - 11.
The Spurs will still be in the mix, and the Rockets look strong. It's too early to count out the Kings.
Curry is 37 years old, Butler is 36, and Draymond is 35, so the core players are getting older and could potentially face the same injuries.
Overall, my weak teams' championship looks promising this year. Despite their lack of experience in the championship, they often rise up to the Premier League. The rest of the teams don't have much chance unless these options occur:
Leicester - I believe they will bounce back, although they have struggled a bit. They still have a strong team and if they don't lose their morale after dropping down to the championship, I think they can definitely fight for promotion this season.
Middlesbrough - A good team in good form, nothing can stop them this season. I think they can definitely promote to the Premier League together with Leicester.
Coventry - Thanks to Lampard's magic, they have a shot at first place. I believe they have good chemistry and can rise to the Premier League, as long as they maintain their form.
In my opinion, these are the only options that can compete for promotion to the Premier league. The rest are either in bad form or good form, but I don't think they will last long. Leicester, on the other hand, is used to the championship and immediately bounces back to the Premier League. They have struggled with injuries in the Premier League but now I see that their players are no longer injured and in good form (sadly, some have left). But their main player, Abdul Fatawu (remember the name), can lead this team if he doesn't get injured. The team still has good players and promising talents, so I think they can continue their tradition.
First long-term bet for the new full season. Chelsea's coefficient is still over 2, which means they will finish in the Top 4, and I have no doubts about that. Last season, they finished fourth and strengthened their team impressively at the end of the season. It was clear that this young team is a force to be reckoned with, winning two trophies and beating PSG gave them a lot of confidence going forward. So yes, Chelsea will play Champions League football, but in terms of the main competition for the fourth place, I see Newcastle as the main rival and I don't think they have strengthened enough to challenge for it. As for the other teams, United and Tottenham? United have made too much progress in just one season and Tottenham have a lower level than Chelsea, plus they are also in the Champions League. Aston Villa seems destined for relegation and I don't see any other contenders. Overall, I believe Chelsea is closer to joining the top three of Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, rather than fighting for the Top 4 spot, which I don't see them achieving in the upcoming Premier League season.