Alright, ladies and gents here we are, Saski Baskonia at the house of Real Madrid BC. Let's dive in and talk probabilities, folks. Baskonia, performing about as well as a go-kart in Formula 1 circuit, come in with a poor 9-13 win-loss record. On the other hand, Madrid has been managing to keep their heads above water with more wins than losses at 12-10.
On the court, Real Madrid BC is armed to their teeth with top performers like Facundo Campazzo and Mario Hezonja, both consistently scoring in the mid-teens with assists to spare (Hezonja needs to learn how to share, though). Their past-month performance shines a light on their current form, and things are looking bright over there.
Saski Baskonia also has their cheeky tricks up their sleeves, led by their top scorer, Chima Moneke, and his trusty sidekick Donta Hall. Moneke has been making the court his playground scoring around 16 points per game last month, leaving behind his season record far behind.
The history between these powerhouses tells a tale of an ongoing feud. The victories are balanced, folks. With Baskonia snatching a win only last October but Madrid taking the majority of the matches, the naive spectator might suggest this one could go either way.
Can't avoid mentioning those recent results, though. Madrid glows like a Christmas tree with a win in four out of their recent five matches, only stumbling against Olympiacos lately. Baskonia with its win-loss seesaw dance doesn't give us much confidence.
Conclusively... You want a name, don't you? The swaying winds, the migrating birds, and my 100-year-old tortoise all seem to be pointing in one direction. So, here it goes.
Albert’s Prediction: Real Madrid BC by 11