Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Olimpia Milano by 3Ah, look at the time folks, it's high stakes EuroLeague action, Barcelona strutting over to Olimpia Milano's turf. Always a fan of cross-continental exchange of shots, aren't we?
Let's face it, Barcelona's been cooking up some fire lately with Kevin Punter and Chimezie Metu putting up impressive numbers. Punter's been a point machine, hurtling the scoreboard north at 16.8 points per game, while Metu hasn't been shy at the boards either, grabbing 5.2 rebounds per game last month. Let's not leave out Jabari Parker, a man who's words are as dangerous as his three pointers. He's showing up big time with a steady diet of 14.6 points a game in the last month.
But it's not a stroll in the park for Barca here, they're strolling into Olimpia Milano's den. Nicola Mirotic, that beast of a shooter, bulldozed through last season at 17.6 points a game, that's nothing short of a masterclass folks. And Zach LeDay with his 15.7 points per game this season, he's been lighting up the court like a disco ball. Throw in Shavon Shields who's been proving his ability as an all-rounder with 14.6 point per game, you've got a recipe for great basketball stew.
The history books? Ah, always love a date with drama! Looking back, Olimpia Milano's had the edge. Our Italian friends have outclassed Barcelona in all three of their last outings.
Barcelona, well, they're the top of the B-lists at the seventh spot in the EuroLeague standings. Olimpia Milano, god bless them, sit a little lower at twelfth. But when they're home, they play like they're top three, I assure you.
Regular season action, Barca's got one up on Milan, 17-14 wins to losses compared to the Italians 16-15. Tacky stuff really, barely a hair in it. And the recent results? Ha! They'd make a soap opera blush. Barcelona've got the edge there with a little more consistency, even if their latest outing didn't quite hit the bullseye.
So here you go, my sage wisdom delivered to you on a platter. Take it with a pinch of sportsmanship, will you?
Albert’s Prediction: Olimpia Milano by 3