Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, Tips & Odds – Apr. 06, 2023
Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction 06.04.2023. One of the most important matches of the 33rd round of the Euroleague in the battle for the top 8 is one between Zalgiris and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Odds
Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 1×2: 1.58/2.50
Asian Handicap: -3.5/+3.5: 1.90/1.90
Total Over/Under: Over 165.5/Under 165.5: 1.90/1.90
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Zalgiris Team News
With victories against Monaco and Valencia, Zalgiris built a solid position for itself before the last two rounds of the Euroleague. If they defeat Maccabi and Bayern, and end the season at 19-15, they will almost certainly be participants in the quarterfinals. They have a better H2H than Fenerbahce and need only one defeat of the Turkish giants or Baskonia.
Before the start of the season, many ranked Žalgiris at the very bottom of the Euroleague. This is entirely understandable if you know they probably have the smallest budget in the competition. However, coach Kazys Maksvytis has done a fantastic job with this group of players and is most responsible for his team’s results. Even when they were without their best player Keenan Evans, the level of play did not drop. They have outstanding results in Kaunas, with a 12-4 record in the Euroleague.
This game against Maccabi is a kind of season finale for Zalgiris. All the good they did will come to nothing if they don’t defeat the “Pride of Israel” in their last home match. They will need another outstanding defensive edition with good shooting percentages for such a thing.
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— BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) April 3, 2023
Maccabi Tel Aviv Team News
Maccabi could remain without a place in the playoffs only if a miracle happens. That miracle would be if Fenerbahçe, Partizan, Baskonia, and Zalgiris win the remaining two matches, and Maccabi loses both. Then they would “circle” with Zalgiris and Baskonia and finish in ninth position.
The scenario where Maccabi ends the regular season in the position it is currently in is much more realistic. If that happens, they will almost certainly play Monaco in the quarterfinals. That would be a huge chance to go to the Final Four for the first time in nine years. Wade Baldwin and Lorenzo Brown form the most dominant tandem in the outside line in the Euroleague this season. When both are in the mood to play, it’s almost impossible to slow down Maccabi.
The outcome of this match will depend, to a large extent, on the mood of the upset duo. Maccabi is significantly more talented in attack than Zalgiris, but to win the match in Kaunas, the defensive intensity must be at the highest possible level.
מ-1 עד 10, עבור את את השמע האזא ולמה תעובה היא 15? pic.twitter.com/6IorKPPKPh
— Maccabi Tel Aviv BC (@MaccabitlvBC) April 4, 2023
Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv H2H
06.10. 22 Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 83:84
01.02. 22 Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 78:94
Injuries and suspensions
Zalgiris: Tyler Cavanaugh and Keenan Evans. Ignas Brazdeikis is questionable.
Maccabi: Jalen Adams, Alex Poythress, and Austin Hollins.
Zalgiris vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction
As we have already said, for Zalgiris, this match is like a grand final. Undoubtedly, motivation and focus will be at the highest possible level. Defensively, they are tighter than Maccabi, which could be decisive this time. The club from Tel Aviv has been excellent on the offensive rebound throughout the season, which will be hard to come by in Kaunas.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 06.04.2023. 19:00 CET
Prediction: Zalgiris to win
Odds: 1.70
Sportsbook: Bet365
