Prediction in Euroleague!
Maccabi Tel Aviv have lost five of their last six EuroLeague games and are allowing 94.7 points per game. Their defensive rating of 125.6 ranks 19th in the competition, while Partizan have a 69% win probability according to one statistical model.
Match: Partizan vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
League / Competition: EuroLeague
Our Pick: Partizan -5,5
Odds: 1.92
Market: Handicap
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Partizan have an excellent opportunity to take an important home victory against a Maccabi Tel Aviv side that has struggled badly in the EuroLeague this season.
Maccabi have lost seven of their first nine games and are currently on a five-game losing streak. Their biggest weakness has been their defence, allowing an average of 94.7 points per game. They have particularly struggled to contain opposing offences, ranking among the worst defensive teams in the competition.
Playing in front of their home supporters in Belgrade should give Partizan an additional advantage. Maccabi will also be without Iffe Lundberg, an important player for their backcourt rotation and playmaking.
Partizan need to improve their offensive efficiency, but Maccabi’s defensive problems create a favourable matchup. If the home side controls the tempo and limits Maccabi’s scoring opportunities, a victory by at least six points is achievable.