FIBA Europe Cup Final Avellino vs Venezia Game 2 Spread and Prediction

Date/Time:  05-02-2018, 14:30 EDT

Spread: Venezia -3.5

Total: +155.5

 

In the first round of the playoffs Avellino eliminated Tsmoki Minsk with a 151-142 aggregate score. In the quarterfinals they eliminated Juventus with a 162-145 aggregate score and in the semifinals they eliminated Bakken Bears with a 157-144 aggregate score. In their latest matchup they got defeated by Venezia at home with a 69-77 score.

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In the first round of the playoffs Venezia eliminated Kormend with a 169-139 aggregate score. In the quarterfinals they eliminated Nizhny Novgorod with a 176-170 aggregate score and in the semifinals they eliminated Donar Gronigen with a 162-155 aggregate score. In their latest matchup they were victorious against Avellino on the road with a 69-77 score.

Avellino are led in scoring by Jason Rich with 16 ppg, adding 4 boards and 3.3 dimes per game. Kyrylo Fesenko follows with 13.4 ppg and a team-best 6.7 boards per game, while Dez Wells adds 12.9 ppg. Venezia are led in scoring by Hrvoje Peric with 11.3 ppg, adding 4.3 boards per game. Austin Daye with follows with 10.9 ppg and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Keith Haynes adds 10.5 ppg and a team-best 4.8 dimes per game.

In their three previous meetings earlier this season, Venezia lead Avellino 2-1 wins, having won the previous game at home 88-74. Venezia have a 3-0 home record in the competition, while Avellino are 0-1-2 on the road. Venezia have a better offense with 83.4 ppg to Avellino’s 77, while Avellino have a better defense, allowing 72.7 ppg to Venezia’s 74.9. Avellino have a better accuracy from inside the arc with 56.6% to Venezia’s 53.8%, while Venezia have a better accuracy from outside the arc with 39.8% to Avellino’s 33%. Avellino grab more rebounds (32.1 to 27.9) and dish more assists (20.9 to 17.7), while Venezia commit less turnovers (10.1 to 10.9). Venezia have not been defeated at home yet in the competition and don’t expect them to do so today as they hold their fate into their own hands.

Avellino vs Venezia Game 2 Prediction: Venezia -3.5 (-111)