Euroleague Anadolu Efes vs Fenerbahce Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 02-28-2019, 12:45 EDT

Spread: Fenerbahce -7

Total: +157.5

Two of the four best teams of the Euroleague Basketball are clashing in the 24^th round, when the defending champions both of Turkey and Europe and first Fenerbahce (20-3), are hosting the fourth and fellow Turks Anadolu Efes (15-8), with both teams having won their last two games and are looking to extend those winning streaks today.

Fenerbahce have a 20-3 record so far this season and currently sit in the first place of the league. They have won five of their last six matches and in their last game they won on the road against Darussafaka with a 75-97 score. They are led in scoring by Jan Vesely with 13.8 ppg, adding a team high 5.7 rebounds per game. He is followed by Kostas Sloukas with 10.9 ppg and a team high 4.7 assists per game, while Nikola Kalinic adds 9.4 ppg.

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Anadolu Efes have a 15-8 record so far this season and currently sit in the fourth place of the league. They have back-to-back wins and in their last game they won at home against Olympiakos with a 75-65 score. They are led in scoring by Vasilje Micic with 12.2 ppg, adding a team high 5.3 assists per game. He is followed by Adrien Moerman with 11.8 ppg and a team high 6.3 rebounds per game, while Rodrigue Beaubois adds 11.7 ppg.

In their three previous meetings earlier this season Fenerbahce lead Efes 2-1 wins with each team having won at home. Fener have a 11-0 home record so far, while Efes are 5-6 on the road. Both teams are almost equal offensively, scoring 84.9 and 84.6 ppg, while Fener are better defensively, allowing 74.9 ppg to Anadolu Efes’ 79.6. Fenerbahce have better percentages both in field goals (53.9% to 52.2%) and in 3-pointers (43.7% to 41.4%). Anadolu Efes are better both in boards grabbed (28.7 to 27.4) and in dimes made (20.1 to 19.1), while Fenerbahce are better in turnovers committed (11.3 to 11.8). Fenerbahce are the favorite at home and expect them to remain perfect today by winning by more than 7 points.

Anadolu Efes vs Fenerbahce Prediction: Fenerbahce -7 (-101)