Euroleague Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 01-24-2019, 15:00 EDT

Spread: Real Madrid -9.5

Total: +165.5

Two teams sitting on the top-4 places of the Euroleague Basketball are clashing in the 20^th round of action, when the Spanish Champions and second Real Madrid (15-4), looking to bounce back after their latest surprise loss, are hosting the fourth Anadolu Efes (13-6), who want to extend their current winning streak.

Real Madrid have a 15-4 record so far this season and currently sit in the second place of the league. In their last game they saw a three-game winning streak getting snapped by losing on the road against Buducnost with a 73-60 score. They are led in scoring by Anthony Randolph with 12.4 ppg, adding 4.7 rebounds per game. He is followed by Sergio Llull with 10.2 ppg and 3.7 assists per game, while Jaycee Carroll adds 10 ppg.

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Anadolu Efes have a 13-6 record so far this season and currently sit in the fourth place of the league. They have four consecutive wins and in their last game they won at home against Darussafaka with an 82-68 score. They are led in scoring by Rodrigue Beaubois with 13.1 ppg, adding 3.1 assists per game. He is followed by Adrien Moerman with 12.4 ppg and a team high 6.4 rebounds per game, while Vasilje Micic adds 11.9 ppg and a team high 5.3 assists per game.

In their previous meeting in the first round of the season, Real Madrid won on the road with an 82-84 score. Real Madrid have a 9-1 home record so far, while Efes are 5-4 on the road. Real Madrid are better both offensively, scoring 85.9 ppg to Efes’ 85.6, and defensively, allowing 75.6 ppg to Efes’ 79.5. Efes on the other hand have a better accuracy both from the field (52.9% to 49.5%) and from behind the arc (43% to 40.6%). Real Madrid are better in turnovers committed (11.9 to 12.2) and in rebounding (31.9 to 29.5) and both teams dish exactly 20 assists per game. Real Madrid are the absolute favorite at home as they have lost only once this season and they will be looking for another easy victory.

Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Prediction: Real Madrid -9.5 (-116)