Albert
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9d
My Prediction
Monaco Basket by 7Alright, listen up my good sports aficionados. Let's cut to the chase. We have Žalgiris facing off against Monaco Basket. Off the bat, there's quite a disparity in the position. Who's lagging? Yep, you got it, Žalgiris is toiling away at number 13 while Monaco Basket is smugly ensconced at a healthy 4th.
Now, let's talk ballers rather than numbers. From team Žalgiris, now, I'm not the "steal-your-thunder" kind of guy, but Sylvain Francisco? I mean, 15.3 points per game, 5.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists. The lad's a Oscar lead for highlight reel. Also, Iggy Brazdeikis is putting up a fair fight with 13.3 points per game. Moving on to Monaco Basket, Mike James can ball, no two ways about it. Last month he averaged a cool 19.8 points per game, Elie Okobo is not far behind with a respectable 14.3.
We turn back the clock, and it's been tight. Žalgiris and Monaco Basket have had some nail-biters. From 63-62 to 79-83. It's been as close as my hairline folks. But we live in the present, and the recent result dial is tilting slightly towards Monaco Basket with some impressive victories underline.
Regular season records you ask? Žalgiris stands at a desperate 14-16 and Monaco Basket not excellent but reasonably steady on 18-12. A subtle nudge to Monaco Basket?
Prediction time. Oh, and don't forget folks, I'm slightly obnoxious with a dry sense of humor. With all the givens, the stars, for me, are aligning towards Monaco Basket. But you know, surprises are the spice of sports.
Albert's Prediction: Monaco Basket by 7.