Monaco vs. Zalgiris Prediction, Tips and Odds – Dec. 29, 2022 21:00 CET
The last round of the Euroleague of the current year begins on Thursday. Five games will be played that day, and in one, Monaco and Zalgiris will meet. The start of the clash in Salle Gaston Medecin is scheduled for 9:00 p.m.
This will be a clash of teams aiming for a place in the Top 8. Monaco are favorites to triumph in this match, but they will have to play at the upper limit of their capabilities if they want to overcome the tough Zalgiris.
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Monaco Team News
In the last round, Sasa Obradovic’s men had a great opportunity to isolate themselves in the leading position. They had a huge advantage against Olimpia in Milan and completely controlled this duel, but an incomprehensible drop at the end of the game cost them the victory. They were leading 56-39 after the first half and 70-58 five minutes before the end, but they made big mistakes in defense and thus allowed the Italian team to triumph 71-79.
Despite the loss, they are still tied for first place in the standings with a 10-5 win-loss record. There are also Fenerbahce, Real Madrid, Baskonia, and Barcelona.
If they want to register their 11th victory of the season in the elite European competition, all the lines of the team must function perfectly. The tandem of backs Mike James – Elie Okobo will be the main strength of Monaco, and the effectiveness of tall players Moteijunas, Hall, and Brown will depend on the creativity of this duo.
Jordan Loyd is injured again and will be out for a while. He injured his shoulder and will be out for at least three weeks.
Zalgiris Team News
The Lithuanian team travels to this road game with a lot of confidence. They won the last two Euroleague games and once again showed everyone that they are a very tough team.
Both victories were achieved at home. First they beat Real Madrid 81-72 and then Bayern 75-67. In both games, they played perfect defense and limited the offensive productivity of both the Spanish and German teams.
Keenan Evans never ceases to delight the European basketball public. He was impressive against Bayern, recording 32 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals. He was named the MVP of the last round and there is no doubt that the quality of his play will determine how competent Zalgiris will be in this clash.
H2H
It is interesting that both teams won road games last season. Zalgiris won in Monaco 83-82, and Monaco in Kaunas 107-98.
Monaco vs. Zalgiris Prediction
Although they have won the last two Euroleague games, we think that the chances of Zalgiris making a surprise in this match are very small. Moreover, we expect an easy victory for the home team.
Tip-off Time: Thursday 29.12.2022, 21:00 CET
Prediction: Monaco -6.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: bet365
