Besiktas vs Olympiacos Piraeus, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Besiktas
Olympiacos Piraeus
Can Olympiacos Piraeus outclass Besiktas Istanbul?
- Olympiacos Piraeus has a 66.7% win rate against Besiktas Istanbul.
- Ante Zizic has been one of the top players for Besiktas Istanbul with 15.4 PIR.
- Besiktas Istanbul averages 60 points at home while playing against Olympiacos Piraeus.
Olympiacos Piraeus to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | FanCode |
| Venue: | Turkcell Basketball Development Center |
| Tip Off: | 23:00:00 |
Besiktas vs Olympiacos Piraeus Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.09 | 1.72 |
Besiktas vs Olympiacos Piraeus Match Prediction & Analysis
Olympiacos Piraeus face Besiktas Istanbul after a narrow 64-61 defeat to Fenerbahce, while Besiktas seek a response following their 89-80 loss to Anadolu Efes. Sasha Vezenkov's scoring and rebounding could prove decisive against Besiktas's perimeter attack.
Olympiacos hold the edge in interior strength and rebounding, making them favourites in what should be a competitive matchup.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Olympiacos Piraeus has won both the matches against Besiktas Istanbul.
Olympiacos Piraeus is currently 4th in the EuroLeague standings with a 5-2 record, while Besiktas Istanbul is 14th in the standings with a 3-4 record.
Besiktas vs Olympiacos Piraeus Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Nowell | 12.4 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.4/0.1 |
| Sasha Vezenkov | 17.9 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.4/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Besiktas Preview
Besiktas Istanbul suffered an 89-80 defeat against Anadolu Efes Istanbul in their EuroLeague Round 7 derby. Besiktas struggled early, scoring just 17 points in the opening quarter before falling behind 57-36 at half.
Jaylen Nowell led Besiktas with 14 points, while Eugene Omoruyi contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. Scottie Wilbekin added 10 points, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just one of eight attempts.
Offensively, Besiktas shot 58.5% from the two point range, but just shot 26.9% from the perimeter and 84.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 37-30 on the boards, giving away key second chance opportunities and had zero blocks throughout the game.
Their slow start and inconsistent perimeter shooting proved costly, leaving Besiktas unable to complete the comeback despite a much-improved second half.
Olympiacos Piraeus Preview
Olympiacos Piraeus suffered a narrow 64-61 defeat against Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul in their EuroLeague Round 7 clash. Despite a promising start, Olympiacos could not maintain their advantage in a frustrating finish.
Sasha Vezenkov delivered a strong performance with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Codi Miller Mcintyre added 12 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. Tyson Ward added 11 points and Nikola Milutinov contributed 13 rebounds, but their efforts weren’t enough.
Offensively, Olympiacos just shot 40% from the two point range, 28% from the perimeter and 60% from the free throw line. Defensively, they managed to control the boards 45-37, but their 13 turnovers proved costly down the line.
Olympiacos must improve their half court execution and three point efficiency after the narrow defeat. They face Besiktas next, where stronger late game composure will be crucial to returning to winning ways.
Besiktas vs Olympiacos Piraeus Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jaylen Nowell |
| SG | Scottie Wilbekin |
| SF | Anthony Brown |
| PF | Ante Zizic |
| C | Eugene Omoruy |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Codi Miller Mcintyre |
| SG | Cory Joseph |
| SF | Tyson Ward |
| PF | Sasha Vezenkov |
| C | Nikola Milutinov |
BESIKTAS vs OLYMPIACOS PIRAEUS
Winning PredictionOlympiacos superior rebounding, interior strength and Sasha Vezenkov's scoring give them the advantage over Besiktas. However, Besiktas's home court advantage could keep the contest competitive. We are backing Olympiacos Piraeus to win this matchup.
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