Valencia Basket vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Valencia Basket
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
Can Valencia Basket topple Maccabi Tel Aviv?
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has a 66.7% win rate against Valencia Basket.
- TJ Shorts has been one of the top players for Valencia Basket with 19.4 PIR.
- Valencia Basket averages 87.6 points at home while playing against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Valencia Basket to win and cover the spread (-7.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | FanCode |
| Venue: | Roig Arena |
| Tip Off: | 00:00:00 |
Valencia Basket vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.27 | 3.70 |
Valencia Basket vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Match Prediction & Analysis
Valencia Basket will aim to bounce back after their 102-97 overtime loss to Olympiacos, relying on their offensive depth and home court advantage. Maccabi Tel Aviv also arrive following a narrow 90-87 defeat against Barcelona.
Valencia’s scoring potential gives them the edge, but defensive rebounding and late game composure will be crucial to securing victory.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Maccabi Tel Aviv has won three matches, while Valencia Basket has won two matches.
Valencia Basket is currently 2nd in the EuroLeague standings with a 4-1 record, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is 18th in the standings with a 1-4 record.
Valencia Basket vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | 15.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.6/0.2 |
| Yam Madar | 12.4 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 0.4/0.0 |
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Valencia Basket Preview
Valencia Basket suffered a heartbreaking 102-97 overtime defeat against Olympiacos Piraeus in EuroLeague Round 5, squandering a commanding 28 point lead at home.
Nikola Mirotic led Valencia with 19 points, while TJ Shorts added 16 points and Kameron Taylor added 15 points. Armoni Brooks contributed 14 points and Nathan Reuvers added 13 points, but their efforts weren't enough.
Offensively, Valencia shot 55.3% from the two point range, 34.3% from the perimeter and only converted 76% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 47-32 on the boards, giving away second chance opportunities and made key defensive lapses when needed the most.
Ultimately, Valencia's defensive collapse and inability to protect their advantage proved costly, turning an outstanding first half into a devastating defeat.
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Preview
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a narrow 90-87 defeat against Barcelona in EuroLeague Round 5, falling short after a fiercely contested encounter at the Palau Blaugrana.
Yam Madar led Maccabi with an impressive 22 points, while Iffe Lundberg added 13 points and Bonzie Colson contributed 12 points. Daniel Theis added 11 points, but Maccabi could not convert their individual performances into victory.
Offensively, Maccabi shot well from the perimeter (44.4%) and 88.2% from the free throw line, but just shot 52.9% from the two point range compared to Barcelona’s 65.5%.
Defensively, Maccabi did record 9 turnovers and managed to force Barcelona 16 turnovers, while limiting themselves to just 12. However, their poor performance on the boards (31-26) proved costly down the stretch.
Despite staying competitive throughout, Maccabi ultimately paid for their inability to stop Barcelona in crucial moments. The narrow loss highlighted their scoring potential but also exposed the need for greater defensive concentration during decisive possessions.
Valencia Basket vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | TJ Shorts |
| SG | Armoni Brooks |
| SF | Kameron Taylor |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Neal Sako |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Yam Madar |
| SG | Iffe Lundberg |
| SF | TJ Leaf |
| PF | Jaylen Hoard |
| C | Daniel Theis |
VALENCIA BASKET vs MACCABI RAPYD TEL AVIV
Winning PredictionValencia’s offensive depth, home court advantage and ability to create scoring opportunities make them favourites against Maccabi Tel Aviv. We are backing Valencia Basket to win this matchup.
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