EUROPE: Euroleague

Regarding how the Panathinaikos played first half and the rest of the game these numbers are ain't that bad especially how you said that he choked and made a lot of bad decisions trying to pull over the comeback. Eventually these plays smack down them deeper. I like Rick Pitino like a american coach and how he talks about everything but I'm starting to worry about his decision to remove a lot of tactical plays to play a simple basketball. This definitely works in NBA but in Europe basketball you must do something to make other team hard to predict you and your teams plays.

Khimki: Khimki fires Giorgos Bartzokas, hires Rimas Kurtinaitis

Khimki Moscow Region’s rumored coaching change is now official with Rimas Kurtinaitis replacing Giorgos Bartzokas.

Shortly after the report on the decision for a coaching change midway through the 2018-19 season, Khimki made it official. Rimas Kurtinaitis returned to the Russian club he coached from 2011 until 2016 replacing Giorgos Bartzokas.

The Greek coach took over during the summer of 2017, when he signed a two-year contract, which was terminated on Monday. He recorded 52 wins in 95 games leading Khimki to the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time in the club’s history.

His successor first joined the Russian team in March of 2011 and was fired in March of 2016. During his five-year tenure, he won the VTB United League in 2011 and added a pair of EuroCup trophies to his tally with his 2012 and 2015 triumps.

Pavel Astakhov, general director of the team, said: “First of all, we would like to thank Georgios Bartzokas for joint work. With him Khimki spent the most succuessful season in the EuroLeague and showed best result in club’s history, having reached the playoffs. We appreciate Bartzokas’ contribution in the development of our club. Unfortunately, team’s results do not meet the expectations of the management, sponsors and fans. We clearly understand that the problems within the team are not limited to the role and actions of the head coach. But in order not to let the situation out of control and breathe new life into the team, we made this tough decision. We are sure that Georgios Bartzokas will continue his successfull career. He will always remain as a part of Khimki big family”.

He added: “The decision to change the coach in the middle of the season is very difficult, especially with a tough schedule of two or three games per week. However, the situation in the team required changes. Rimas Kurtinaitis is the only experienced high-level specialist who does not need time to adapt in the team, as he knows the club from the inside. The brightest and victorious pages in the history of our club are connected with the name of Kurtinaitis. Over the past years, we have maintained constant friendly contact with him. We are confident that with the coming of Kurtinaitis we will be able to achieve the goals set for the club at the beginning of the season”.

Khimki is currently two wins away from EuroLeague’s playoffs zone with seven victories in its first nineteen 2018-19 Regular Season matches. It also has eleven wins in its first thirteen VTB 2018-19 Regular Season games.

Euroleague 2018-19 – Real Madrid vs Anadolu Efes Betting Tips



Two of the top 4 seeded teams face in Madrid as 2nd seeded Real Madrid (15-4) host red hot 4th seeded Anadolu Efes (13-6).

Totals

Real Madrid are only 9th best at covering total point overs at Home this season at 50% (5-5). The total tonight is 169.5 points and the closest that Madrid have been to that total pre-game at home this season was against Baskonia where the total was 170.5 which ended up being an Over as Madrid won 97-79.

Efes meanwhile are 4th best at covering total point overs on the Road this season at 66.7% (6-3). Efes have had an exact same total to this game against Madrid once this season on the road against Gran Canaria where they smashed the 169.5 points over with a 90-94 win.

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Euroleague 2018-19 – Barcelona vs CSKA Moscow Betting Tips



Two legendary Euroleague teams meet in Barcelona this evening as 6th seeded Barcelona host 3rd seeded CSKA Moscow.

Totals

Barcelona are just 14th best in Euroleague at covering total point overs at home this season at 25% (2-6). The total today is 164 and the closest that they’ve had that pre-game this season at Home was 163.5 total against Efes which resulted in an under as Barca won 80-65. They also had a 163 point total against Maccabi which also resulted in an under (74-58).

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Fenerbahce: Jan Vesely has surgery, out 5-6 weeks

Fenerbahce released an announcement about Vesely’s health status, mentioning that he will be back in about a month and a half.

Jan Vesely had a successful meniscus operation on his right knee per Fenerbahce‘s announcement Wednesday.

After the operation and the supervision of the medical team of the Turkish team, his come back is expected in a 5-6 weeks period.

That being said, he will be back for Fenerbahce towards the end of the regular season and ready for the playoffs.

Euroleague 2018-19 – Olympiakos vs Barcelona Betting Tips



Another Euroleague week, another great game as two playoff teams Olympiakos and Barcelona meet up in Greece!

Totals

Olympiakos are 2nd best at covering total point overs at home this season at 70% (7-3). The closest that they’ve been to a pre-game 156.5 total which is given for this match was in the last match against Khimki when the 156 point total ended up being an under as the game was very low scoring ending 71-57. In fact Olympiakos are interestingly 1-3 when the totals are in 150s and 6-0 when it’s in 160s at covering the overs.

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Last Season - OLY 63-90 Barca
This Season - OLY 55-76 Barca

Barca must love their road trips against Olympiakos

Gran Canaria - Milano

Milano -3 was probably the best pick from this evening games but not surprised the line moved 1 point higher. Gran Canaria won in Italy against them but if we compare these teams without any circumstances then Milano are head ahead of Spain club. There was news that Mike James and also Gudaitis could miss this game but today's news says that both will play and I giving big chances to get a revenge against Canaria. Milano -3.5 @1.877 Pinnacle

Euroleague 2018-19 – Panathinaikos vs Anadolu Efes Betting Tips



Playoff chasing currently 11th seeded Panathinaikos are in a must win situation as they host 4th seeded, strong looking Anadolu Efes side in Athens!

Totals

Panathinaikos are 5th best in covering total point overs in the Euroleague at 60% (6-4). However since covering an over in each of their first 4 home games they’ve been 2-4 at it in the last 6 at Home. The total for this game is 162.5 and the closest that Panathinaikos have been to that previously at home was 160 pts against Zalgiris and Barcelona. They covered an over with Overtimes help against Zalgiris losing 83-87 and had an under against Barca as the game ended 76-70.

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Panathinaikos are so weird. 8-3 at Home but 1-9 on the Road

Milano: Arturas Gudaitis Tears ACL

Examinations have confirmed that Gudaitis has sufferd a torn ACL, Sportando reports.

Euroleague 2018-19 – CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid Betting Tips



2nd and 3rd seeded face off in a battle what could be a potential final preview as CSKA Moscow host Real Madrid in Russia!

Totals

CSKA Moscow are 6th best team in the Euroleague when it comes to covering total point overs at 55.6% (5-4). The total for this game is 171.5 and the closest that they’ve had a pre-game point total to that at home before was against Efes when the total was 171 which resulted in an over as CSKA won the game 102-84 totalling 186 points.

Real Madrid are only 10th best at covering total point overs just at 40% (4-6) on the road this season. 5 of their last 6 road games have seen unders. Madrid have not had a 171.5 point total, but did have a 171 point total against Efes on the road which resulted in an under as Madrid won 82-84.

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Euroleague 2018-19 – Fenerbache vs Panathinaikos Betting Tips



1st seeded Fenerbache will look to extend their perfect home record (10-0) as they host Playoffs chasing 11th seeded 1 game out of the Playoffs Panathinaikos who have struggled massively on the road this season but are in need of a win.

Totals

Fenerbache are the top Euroleague team at covering total point overs at home this season at 70% (7-3). The total for this game is 154.5 and the closest that Fenerbache have had to this total pre-game at home this season was 153.5 against Zalgiris which actually resulted with an under in a 78-61 win. Fenerbache have actually failed to cover 3 of their past 5 overs after covering each of their first 5 but despite that are still the best point overs covering team at home.

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Norris Cole is straight cooking Zalgiris right now, insane 3rd quarter by him

Panathinaikos 65-50 Khimki at Half Time OMG 😄

Euroleague 2018-19 – Fenerbache vs Anadolu Efes Betting Tips



We have a battle between two of the top 4 seeds of the Euroleague as the 1st seeded Fenerbache host their rivals 4th seeded Anadolu Efes in an all Turkish match up.

Totals

Fenerbache are the tied 3rd best at covering total point overs at home this season at 63.6% (7-4) although after covering 5 straight overs to start the season they’re 2-4 at it in the 6 games since at home. Total for this game is 158.5 and Fenerbache have had a 158.5 total once at home earlier against Darussafaka which was covered in a 100-79 win, they also had a 158.0 point total against Gran Canaria and Baskonia covering an over in both with 97-72 and 96-87 wins.

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Fenerbache now 12-0 at home damn

Baskonia went on a 20-1 run against Zalgiris jesus...

That was the last chance for Zalgiris to fight for TOP 8. Now even miracle will not help them. Seems that some players doesn't fit to this team system.

Olympiakos vs CSKA Moscow Betting Tips



Two historic Euroleague rivals face off in Greece as 7th seeded Olympiakos who are seeking to secure the playoffs host the 2nd seeded CSKA Moscow!

Totals

Olympiakos are the 3rd best team in the Euroleague at covering total point overs at home this season at 63.6% (7-4), however they’ve only covered 1 of their last 4 overs at home after a 6-1 start. Total for this game is 160.5 points and Olympiakos have had that exact same total at home twice before against Maccabi which resulted with an over in a 88-80 win and against Baskonia which also ended with an over in a 91-87 win. Olympiakos also had a 160.0 point total against Milano which also resulted with an over in a 75-99 loss.

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