Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Anadolu Efes Prediction, Tips & Odds – Dec. 29, 2022 20:05 CET
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Anadolu Efes are tied on the Euroleague table after 15 games played with eight wins and seven losses.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Team News
Maccabi defeated Alba in Berlin 83:70 last week. They achieved their eighth win in the Euroleague and they are at position that leads to the playoffs. In Tel Aviv, only Barcelona manage to beat them at the beginning of November.
In October and November, Maccabi struggled a lot at road. They were 0-5 and then managed to beat Milano and Alba in last two of three road games. Lorenzo Brown is playing phenomenally and he is the real floor general of his team. Thanks to his extraordinary games, Wade Baldwin’s absence was hardly felt at all. Jarell Martin and Jalen Adams played their best game in Maccabi jersey in Berlin, which is great news for head coach Oded Kattash.
Given that they have been outstanding on their court so far, it is clear that Maccabi enters this game with optimism. Back-to-back Euroleague champions are coming to Tel Aviv and there is no doubt that their arena will be filled to capacity.
Anadolu Efes Team News
After losses against Baskonia and Partizan, Anadolu Efes defeated Panathinaikos last week. Will Clyburn was impressive with 23 points and 10 rebounds. This Monday, former CSKA player was even more dominant against Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League when he finished the game with 39 points and 13 rebounds.
In that game against Fenerbahce, Shane Larkin was also on the court. Anadolu Efes superstar will play his first Euroleague game in the season this week and it will give a new dimension to their offense. With Micic, Larkin and Clyburn on the floor, Efes offense will be intimidating to all opponents. Croatian center Ante Zizic also played a couple of good games and we should expect the whole team to look better as time goes on. After all, that is Efes trademark in the past years.
Although on paper they have an exceptional team, head coach Ergin Ataman is aware how much easier path to the final four is if they are in top 4 after 34 rounds played. Efes are currently in seventh place and a win in Tel Aviv is imperative if they want to improve their position as soon as possible.
H2H
Anadolu Efes won four consecutive games against Maccabi. In the last 12 H2H matches in the Euroleague, the Turkish team emerged victorious on 10 occasions.
Injuries
Alex Poythress won’t play for Maccabi due to injury, while Wade Baldwin is questionable. Dogus Balbay is the only one unavailable at Anadolu Efes.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Anadolu Efes Prediction
Anadolu Efes has much more individual quality than Maccabi. Considering that both teams are at 8-7, it is clear how important this clash is. Larkin return is very important to the visitors and they should return from Tel Aviv with a win in their pocket.
Kick-off time: Thursday, 29.12.2022. 20:05 CET
Prediction: Anadolu Efes to win
Odds: 1.80
Sportsbook:Bet365
