Mavericks is one of those teams that I believe should definitely recover during the season and even though they started off poorly mainly due to injuries, they have shown signs of improvement in the past week. Not only has AD returned, but there is also a strong belief in Flagga, who looks perfect this week. Mavericks are coming back home after a successful road trip, going 2-2 with impressive wins over the Heat and Lakers, and also defeating the Clippers. The cherry on top was the win against Denver, where AD looked like a superstar. Despite a tough start, Mavericks often fight for their defense and with Davis back, their offense has also improved. Miami is having a good season, but they are far from being true contenders, so I believe the Mavericks have a good chance to win with renewed confidence. Washington and Gafford also have the potential to play tonight, but it's not yet clear. Mavericks recently had a close game with the Heat and I expect the same at home, but I truly believe in the Mavericks and the odds are good for us.
I think the coefficient is worth going for here. Yes, the Bucks' season has been poor, with Giannis' injury contributing a lot - 4th place with only half of the actual record, which separates them from a much better record. Overall, when Giannis plays, the Bucks look decent, apart from that embarrassing loss to the Wizards, after which I believe they will be more motivated to take on the Pistons, who are currently in 1st place. At home, the Bucks have a record of 6-3 with Giannis, and it's not an easy place for opponents. Although the Pistons have been almost unbeatable this year and are definitely not an easy team to beat, especially after their recent return to reality following their winning streak. I would say it's more of a 50/50 chance, and considering the coefficient, it's worth betting on the Bucks.
Players returned to the Pacers after injuries and some positivity can already be seen in the game. But the essence is not in that. The Nuggets' injury list is the most important factor here. Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Julian Strawther are OUT. Murray is on the bubble, but there is a good chance he won't play because his ankle injury needs to heal. Jokic is still dealing with a wrist injury for two weeks, but it's still uncertain if he will play or not, but it's a good opportunity to give Jokic a rest today or at least under a certain number of minutes.
Hawks have Porzingis and Trae Young. They put the team on the shoulders of Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The Clippers are losing everything, with unclear decisions within the team, even though they let go of Chris Paul who played for them last season. However, their roster is not that bad. Harden is mainly carrying the team, while Kawhi is slowly adapting. Who knows, the Clippers might win against a team missing their two main players.
Abejos team plays a direct attacking style of Danish football. They have already scored over 60 goals and allowed an average of almost 4 goals per game this season. In their last match, they defeated Fredericia 3-2 at home, so they will also score goals in this round.
Despite being only in 7th place in the league, Monaco's team potential and opportunities are immense. Defeating PSG shows this. Prior to that, Monaco had a poor performance, but after that victory, they should continue to have a successful showing. Brest has not won against any serious French team, so Monaco should not be an exception.
LaMelo is not surprising this season and his statistics have significantly dropped compared to the previous seasons, but we all know that he is better than his current average of 18.9 PPG and 8.9 APG. However, this player is a true 24/9 performer and I believe it's only a matter of time before he returns to top form and outshines even the biggest stars at the MSG arena against the Knicks. The Knicks will probably not show strong defense, as this is a back-to-back game after a tough battle against the Celtics, so it could be a great opportunity for Melo. I believe we can expect a 25/10 performance from LaMelo.
While it won't be easy to beat the Pistons, Gianni can definitely create a solo show in individual games, with added support from Kevin Porter, which is a serious loss for the Bucks, but they still have reserve players who may not shine, but can shine as a whole. Therefore, I think this coefficient is worth trying. Despite looking good, the Pistons are not unbeatable.
Although Giddey is an all-around player, he is essentially the main player, he plays a lot, has a good shot, and I believe this time he will attract the team to Peru, as I mentioned earlier this morning, Brooklyn has one of the worst defenses in the league and here it is very favorable conditions for players like Giddey to score about 25 points.
The average team of Mažeikiai at home accepts one of the league favorites, Vytautas. Šakiai team is very strong and has a long and good bench, so they can play well during all matches. Mažeikiai, with more flashes than coach Kiltinavičius and foreign players, would often shine, but when it comes to fighting against teams of such a level, even at home, Mažeikiai falls.
Tubelis has adapted perfectly to the Euroleague season and has been playing fantastically in the past 7 games, scoring double-digit points in 6 of them. He is a dangerous player in transition and will definitely be a threat against Maccabi, even if Zalgiris tries to avoid involving him in the game as Maccabi is a high-tempo team that does not defend well. Based on his current form, it would be very strange if Azuolas doesn't play well and doesn't need to hit at least 10 three-pointers.