French LNB Pro A Limoges vs Le Portel Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 09-29-2017, 14:00 EDT

Spread: Le Portel -2

Total: +158.5

Two squads that have the same record so far in the French Basketball league (otherwise known as LNB Pro A) face off in the third round, when the eighth Limoges are visiting the fourteenth Le Portel, with both teams coming off opposite outcomes in their last games.

Limoges also are 1-1 so far in the league and are tied with today’s opponent Le Portel and 8 more squads in the 5^th place of the league. In their latest matchup they got defeated by Gravelines-Dunkerque at home, 95-99. Le Portel are 1-1 so far in the league and are tied with today’s opponent Limoges and 8 more squads in the 5^th place of the league. In their latest matchup they bounced back after being defeated in the opening round with a home victory against Strasbourg, 82-79.

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Limoges are led in scoring by Kane Milling with 22.5 ppg. He also adds 8.5 rebounds and 3 assists per game, while Damien Larribau follows with 15.5 ppg and also leads the team in assists made with 4 per game. Thimotee Bazille adds 13.5 ppg and a team-best 15 rebounds per game. Le Portel are led in scoring by Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou with 14.5 ppg. He also leads the team both in rebounding with 8.5 and in assists made with 5 per game, while Vladimir Ilic follows with 14 ppg and 7 rebounds per game. Damien Nseke Ebele adds 9 ppg and 5 rebounds per game. 

Last year those two squads met twice and each one was victorious at home. Limoges with an 88-79 score and Le Portel with 73-51. Le Portel have a 1-0 home this season, while Limoges have a 1-0 road record. Limoges have a better offense with 72 ppg to Le Portel’s 67, while Le Portel have a better defense, allowing 80.5 ppg to Limoges’ 92. Limoges have a better accuracy both from the field, shooting with 40.6% to Le Portel’s 40% and from behind the arc, shooting with 34.8% to Le Portel’s 33.3%. Le Portel make more assists per game (15.5 to 11.5), while Limoges are better in rebounding, grabbing 44.5 to Le Portel’s 32 and commit fewer turnovers (19 to 23). The home court advantage has been a factor in this series and expect Le Portel to get away with the home win one way or another.  

Limoges vs Le Portel Prediction: Le Portel -2 (-109)