Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Panathinaikos by 7Let's break down the nitty-gritty of this potentially explosive Euroleague basketball game, where Panathinaikos meets Saski Baskonia on the court.
The host team has been putting some solid numbers lately, especially with the impressive performance by top-gun Kendrick Nunn in the last month, who is totting up some pretty dandy figures with 25.2 points per game. Not to leave behind Jerian Grant, who's been averaging 11.3 points per match, helping keep the scoreboard ticking.
However, don't be quick to write off Saski Baskonia just yet. With Markus Howard's 17.8 points per game and Chima Moneke's strong performance in rebounds, they aren't exactly bringing wooden spoons to a gunfight.
Still, we cannot ignore the past matchups between these teams. Panathinaikos seems to have the upper hand historically, with a thumping victory in their most recent collision last December.
Additionally, towering above at the 4th spot in the Euroleague standings, with 13 wins against 8 losses this regular season, Panathinaikos displays a strong showing against Saski Baskonia, who are languishing at the 15th position with 8 wins and 13 losses. Certainly, not the most reliable stats to put your faith in Saski Baskonia.
Summing up the recent results, Panathinaikos loss against Barcelona is a minor glitch in an otherwise radiant recent performance. Whereas, Saski Baskonia has been struggling, with a narrow loss to Olympiacos, and seems to be having trouble finding their groove.
Reading the tea leaves, it seems pretty clear that Panathinaikos has the upper hand. So without further ado, let me reveal:
Albert's Prediction: Panathinaikos by 7