Ah, another classic EuroLeague bout lined up, Paris gracing the court at Panathinaikos. Now, remember folks, watching games like these, it's important not to bring a mesh strainer to a knife fight – you'll want to acknowledge the hard data.

Let's start with those standout players, shall we? For Paris, it's TJ Shorts, and you'd have to be a foot shorter not to see why. The guy averaged 22 points per game last month, the top of the chart for this beleaguered team. He also offers a rather decent 6.7 assists per game stat. Additionally, Paris has Nadir Hifi shuffling around the court, netting a cool 13.2 points per game last month. Although he's not doing his "rebound dance" quite as well as Shorts, he's there on the scoreboard when needed.

But enough about Paris. Let's cross over to Panathinaikos, the host of this courtly soirée. Their roster boasts the likes of Kendrick Nunn, who has a knack for setting nets ablaze, accumulating 18.6 points per game to his credit last month. Juancho Hernangomez also roped in admirable stats, with 12.8 points per game last month and a notable performance on

rebounds.

Now, it's a bit of a switchback ride when you look at the history of these two teams. Paris managed to eke out a win during their last face-off in 2024. But, let’s not rush the judge yet. The recent results speak volumes about the teams' current form. Paris has been like a snowball heading for a kid in shorts lately – they're all over the place with their scores. Meanwhile, Panathinaikos has been strutting their stuff much like a peacock in full flight - sporting a string of wins.

The EuroLeague positions say it all, with Paris perching precariously at #10, while Panathinaikos is cruising comfortably in the third spot. Also, let's not forget, Panathinaikos comes armed with a superior regular season record of 20 wins against Paris’s 17.

So, what's the overall prediction, then? Well, I hate to break it to the Paris fans, but unless Shorts and Hifi discover the ability to teleport, it’s going to be a bit grim for the Frenchmen.

Albert’s Prediction: Panathinaikos by 9.