Ettifaq is a team that likes to attack and is known for their good form against Peru. They maintained this form during the break with friendly matches, so it is likely that the game will not be affected. However, the situation in Riyadh is a bit more complicated. They had a weak season, poor defense, and have been losing almost all of their matches. Although their defense seems impossible to break, it is not always successful. Before the match against Peru, the coach was changed and Carreno, who is familiar with the league, was brought in. He had good seasons in the past, but recently he led two teams into lower leagues. The main problem for both teams was their defense, which was considered tragic. Therefore, it is difficult to predict what he will do with it, as there are not many resources available. However, in attack, he has shown good results, and it could be that the management is relying on that. This is the position where the largest investments were made, there is overseas talent and there is certainly room for improvement. In any case, this is a must-win match for both teams, meaning that either team could come out on top. I believe it is highly likely that there will be an open game of football.

Although the last three losses do not paint the picture of a solid team, there is no need to compare Paris and Juventus against Monaco, especially when playing against Portel. They are the complete underdogs of the league, always losing by double digits and should easily surrender to Cholet, who plays great basketball. Cholet is a team that often competes in the Champions League and, despite their losses, I believe they will only get better. Now, it is essential to secure a win against Peru as the team must focus and break this losing streak.

I believe that the coefficient is very high, for a fairly evenly matched team. Playing against France is not easy, but having caught their usual great form and Peru's confidence, Real can do it confidently. I think Real has an advantage in terms of weapon composition because Monaco relies on some players' skill, which can sometimes let them down. Real seems to have much taller players and also has a number of more skilled basketball players who are in good form and I believe they will be able to win.

Although only one place separates Teams on EuroLeague's tournament table, we all know well how different the capabilities of these teams are. While we cannot call Team Oly stable, they are one of the favorites to win, while Virtus does not seem like a suitable opponent for the Greeks. Despite Virtus' impressive record of 6 wins out of 7 at home, the Greeks are simply too strong. Against the Italian team, the Greeks can outmatch them in every position.

Knowing LeBron, he loves to bloom in the spotlight, so I think it's also worth risking a bet, the odds are really tempting and it's worth a small try. With Luka and Reaves back, I think they should once again take on a different role and give Luka the opportunity to shine, as his game looks much better than when LeBron is in the lead due to understandable reasons. Therefore, I really hope that LeBron will share the ball more and even fight for rebounds when needed, although the chances are lower this time since Houston doesn't give many opportunities when they are ahead. However, a double-double with such odds is definitely possible.

I am very hopeful for Lukas in this game, even though he is returning from a minor injury. I wonder if it was serious, but it's important to maintain a Christmas atmosphere and I think we need to rely on strong individual performances. He is very agile with the ball, and can distribute it to players such as Reaves, Smart, James, and others. However, there are concerns about rebounding, as Ayton stands firmly under the basket with his height. But with such a coefficient, it's worth taking the risk in my opinion.

It seems that Luka Doncic will return tonight, so I think it's worth taking a risk with the Lakers with a slightly bigger advantage, even though the simple option also seems to have a good coefficient, but trying to squeeze out the maximum coefficient on Christmas Day is worth paying attention to. The Lakers start looks really solid and I personally have a lot of hopes that they will lead the team to victory. The fact is, Houston has the potential to score over, but their recent game hasn't been inspiring, even though their composition hasn't changed, which can't be said for the Lakers team, where it was either Luka or Reaves who had a big impact on their results. One LeBron can't make a difference because of a weak bench, but when all 3 play, their offense works very effectively and many didn't have a defense against their attack, so I believe Houston will lose by a margin of 10+ points tonight.

Although Shai hasn't scored more than 41 points against OKC this season, I believe Christmas Day is a potential over expectation. Even though the Spurs are considered to be the kryptonite for OKC this season, having stopped their offense on multiple occasions, I doubt it will happen a third time. Shai often gets easy opportunities and can easily rack up 15 free throws during the game, which is an extra advantage for this bet. He also plays for a long time, with 35 minutes confidently, and with the fact that today is Christmas, we can expect an extra show from individually strong players. Therefore, I believe the risk is worth considering.

I think that on Christmas Day we won't see a big defensive game from Peru, but I do believe we can expect impressive individual performances from certain players. However, first and foremost I hope for a high-scoring game, even though the Knicks are struggling, but the Cavaliers have their own issues, so let's hope for a fast-paced game with great performances. It's not common to see the Cavaliers in such a hole, they used to dominate during the regular season and then choke in the playoffs, but now they are having a lot of problems even in the regular season. Their frontcourt has weakened significantly and it's causing them even more problems with second chances, even though it seems like they will bounce back today and my choice would be between Brunson and Towns, but this time I lean towards Brunson's show, as he is unstoppable and can easily score 20 points, so I believe he can easily reach 35-40 points today.

I believe that on Christmas day, we won't see a great defense from Peru, but I do expect to see some impressive individual performances from certain players. However, first and foremost, I hope for a high-scoring game, despite the fact that the Knicks have been struggling lately. The Cavaliers also have some issues, so let's hope for an energetic game with great displays. It's not common to see the Cavaliers in such a slump, in the past they were known for dominating in the regular season and then faltering in the playoffs. Now, they are facing problems even in the regular season. Their frontcourt has weakened significantly and their struggles with second chances add to their problems. It seems that with their return, it's worth considering between Brunson and Towns, but this time my choice is leaning towards Brunson's show. He is unstoppable and can easily score 20 points, so I believe he can confidently reach 35-40 points today.

Krachas in the Partizan team and I don't know who could save them this season. The players don't want to play, there is no defense. In the offense, they are just randomly throwing shots. After the holidays, the Americans will definitely not think that they need a win in Peru for this team. Maccabi is on a very good streak, their game is improving. Partizan not only resembles Alba when they have 0 points, but also no one wants to be there or play.