Euroleague Panathinaikos vs Real Madrid Game 3 Spread and Prediction

Date/Time:  04-25-2018, 12:45 EDT

Spread: Real Madrid -7

Total: +165

With the series tied 1-1 as it moves to Spain for Game 3 of this Euroleague Basketball quarterfinal, the Greek champions and 4^th-seeded Panathinaikos (19-11), are visiting the 5^th-seeded Real Madrid (19-11) in order to see who will take this precious second victory that will bring them one step closer to the Final Four.

Real Madrid had a 19-11 record in the regular season and were tied with two more teams in the third place but dropped fifth by losing both tie-breakers. They are 4-1 in their last 5 matches and in their last game they were victorious against Panathinaikos on the road with an 82-89 score in Game 2. Luka Doncic leads the team in scoring with 16.3 ppg, adding 4.7 boards and 4.4 dimes per game. Trey Thompkins follows with 9.6 ppg and 5.2 boards per game, while Gustavo Ayon adds 9.4 ppg and a team-best 5.9 boards per game.

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Panathinaikos had a 19-11 record in the regular season and were placed fourth in the league. In the second game of this series they saw a 6-game winning streak end with a home defeat by Real Madrid with an 82-89 score. Mike James leads the team in scoring with 16.2 ppg, adding 4.1 dimes per game. Nick Calathes follows with 14 ppg, 3.9 boards and a team-best 8.3 dimes per game, while Chris Singleton adds 10.1 ppg and a team-best 5.8 boards per game.

Real Madrid have a 11-4 home record so far this season, while Panathinaikos are 6-9 on the road. In their four previous meetings earlier this season, each team has won twice. Real Madrid won the only previous game in Spain with a 92-75 score. Real Madrid have the second-best offense in the league 85.7 ppg to Panathinaikos’ 79.5, while Panathinaikos have the third-best defense, allowing 77.7 ppg to Real’s 80.2. Real Madrid a better accuracy both from inside the arc with 55.1% to Panathinaikos’ 54.6% and outside the arc, shooting with 37.6% to Panathinaikos’ 35.4%. Real Madrid grab more rebounds (35.5 to 32.8) and dish more assists (19.4 to 16.5), while both teams are equal in turnovers committed with 11.2 each. Panathinaikos have been very weak on the road throughout the season so expect Real Madrid to get away with the home win today.

Panathinaikos vs Real Madrid Game 3 Prediction: Real Madrid -7 (-110)