Now, let's take a close look at this third-place clash between Fenerbahçe Beko and Olympiacos BC, shall we?
On Fenerbahçe Beko's side, we've got Nikolai Calathes, a guiding force throughout the playoffs with his average of 10.7 points and some impressive assists. Another key player, Nigel Hayes, might've been comparatively quieter in the playoffs, but man, his regular season runs still echo in my ears.
As for Olympiacos BC - tell ya what, Shaquielle McKissic won't be easily overshadowed. He's tossing nets with an average of 12.8 points during playoffs, while Nigel Williams-Goss adds to their offensive prowess putting up 11.3 points in the playoffs averaging.
Looking into their recent face-offs, it's been a real tug of war, with marginal victories on each side. Fenerbahçe Beko lost their last match to Olympiacos by a hair's breadth, 84-81, but avenged by winning their previous encounter, 79-77. Classic matchup, this one!
Fenerbahçe Beko, holding the 6th position in the EuroLeague, seems to have had an average season with more wins than losses, but the playoffs seem to have been rough for them, especially their recent tussle against Panathinaikos BC. Olympiacos BC, just one notch above them in the EuroLeague standings, has had a slightly better season, despite a few bumps on the road.
Consider this a tug-of-war kind of game, the kind that makes you bite your nails till the very end. But, if I were to offer my two cents, I'd say Fenerbahçe Beko is primed to turn the tables despite being the slight underdogs here. Their top players have been consistent, and they've previously shown they can take on Olympiacos BC head-on.
Albert’s Prediction: Fenerbahçe Beko by 3