Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Monaco Basket by 6Well, when you examine the stats like a love letter from a long lost lover, the odds seem to be in favor of Monaco Basket. They're sitting pretty with a one-game lead in this playoff series and have a higher standing in the Euroleague at #4. They've shown their prowess in the past matchups against Barcelona, leading with three wins to two, including spanking them 97 to 80 in the most recent encounter.
Monaco Basket's top players are simply frolicking in the playoff season. Daniel Theis has been popping points like popcorn with 22.0 points per game in playoffs, dramatically up from his regular season average of 13.8. Elie Okobo and Mike James are also knocking it out of the park with playoff averages of 19.0 and 22.0 points per game, respectively.
On the other hand, Barcelona seems to be putting on a brave face, but the numbers don't lie. Kevin Punter is their standout player with 16.0 points per game this playoffs. Good old Youssoupha Fall has been Mr. Consistent, even though his playoff stats are a bit down, but he's holding his own.
But remember, sports aren't won on paper. It's the blood, sweat, and tears on the court that count. So, buckle your seatbelts, folks, cause things could quickly shift from exciting to expletive inducing.
Albert’s Prediction: Monaco Basket by 6