AS Monaco
Monaco comes into this game with solid results, but they are coming off a loss against Barcelona (86-71). Prior to that, they had notable victories, including wins against Maccabi Tel Aviv (85-79) and Armani Milan (93-80). The team is led by Mike James, who is crucial to their offense, while Elie Okobo and Alpha Diallo contribute significantly with points and assists. Monaco excels with aggressive offensive play, averaging 83 points per game. Their defensive ability, especially in steals (7.0 per game), allows them to create transition opportunities, which is a key element of their game at home.
Defensively, Monaco is somewhat weaker in protecting the rim, with only 1.0 block per game, but they compensate with good shooting percentages (55.6% for two-point shots). Their speed and athleticism are assets on their home court, but they are prone to fluctuations, as seen in their recent games.
Virtus Bologna
Virtus Bologna has had an unstable start to the season. With a 0-3 record in the Euroleague, they are coming off a loss to Zalgiris (71-68) and a disappointing home defeat to Anadolu Efes (76-67). The team has struggled with offensive organization, averaging only 73.3 points per game. However, defensively, they have been solid, averaging 3.7 blocks per game and maintaining strong interior play thanks to players like Tornike Shengelia.
Virtus’ offense is sometimes inefficient, with modest three-point shooting percentages (31.1%), although they maintain a stable defense with 27.3 rebounds per game. The biggest issue for Virtus is the lack of consistency on offense and missed key opportunities in the final quarters.
Betting Tip
159.5 points (Over/Under): A tough, defense-oriented game is expected, especially considering the current form of both teams. Monaco has the potential to score, but Virtus often plays in low-scoring games, which could keep the total points under this threshold.
Under 159.5 points.
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