The EuroLeague opener between Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and ALBA Berlin is on Thursday. Both teams are still finding their groove in a tough EuroLeague season.
The home advantage:
ALBA Berlin holds a significant advantage in this matchup, having emerged victorious in three previous meetings against Baskonia. Their home-court advantage, coupled with their ability to consistently score at least 88 points, could prove to be a game-changer.
Tips for Players:
Real Sociedad’s Artur Calixto, Real Madrid’s Michael Porter Sr., ALBA’s Nikos Rogkavopoulos, and ALBA’s Tadas Sedekerskis might be major outside threats for Baskonia.
Rebounding Power: ALBA
ALBA Berlin’s defensive prowess, particularly their league-leading rebounding statistics, is a force to be reckoned with. Their ability to secure rebounds and defend their glass leads will be crucial in this game.
Real Sociedad’s Injury Report:
After an outstanding performance last week, Real Sociedad feels confidence in Pablo Laso’s squad.
Baskonia’s Player Absence:
Baskonia’s chances have been dealt a blow with the absence of key players Martin Hermannsson and Matej Polak due to injury.
**Prediction:**
Baskonia overcame Vitoria-Gasteiz last week by chance, thus they can win this game. ALBA’s home experience and squad confidence may help them.
Alba Berlin Handicap +9.5 is the most probable result given both teams’ performances.