It was a close game. Efes hosted Barcelona last week and the game was two teams were close up to halftime. Barcelona got its last lead 43-45 right after the break. At that point, Efes with a 12-0 run took the lead and never looked back. And even if Barca tried to come back Vasilje Micic and Shane Larkin were there and lead their team to a 86-79 win, that ended a three-game losing streak.

Tonight Efes is hosting another big name from Spain. Real Madrid is travelling to Istanbul and is Efes wants to get another win, they must control the glass. This seasons Efes is probably league's worst team on that. So a lot of work is expected from Bryan Dunston. And as always from both Vasilje Micic and Shane Larkin. 

After two games on the road Real returned at home to host Alba Berlin. And it was an easy night for them, as they win easily 91-62. The visitors tried only for a quarter. Real then managed to dictate their pace and this game was over. Besides Edy Tavares that led Madrid with another double-double (16 points and 11 rebounds), Pablo Laso was based mostly on his second unit. Usman Garuba with 15 points and Fabien Causeur with another 10 stated that they are here for Real.

 Sergio Llull, Nicolas Laprovittola, Fabien Causeur, Jaycee Carroll, and Albert Abalde are all members of one of Euroleague's best backcourts. And their team will rely on them if they want to escape from Istanbul with a win. Given of course that Edy Tavares will play his role for yet another night. 

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Anadolu Efes v Real Madrid 8-22.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result : 1.57 (Anadolu Efes) - 2.55 (Real Madrid)
• Over/Under 158.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.66 (Anadolu Efes) - 2.10 (Real Madrid)

*bet365 odds as offered at  29/12, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

A great battle is expected in the air tonight. Two of Euroleague's best centers, Bryant Dunston and Walter Tavares will face each other at Sinan Erdem Dome. Bryant Dunston is one of the best defenders and the all-time EuroLeague leader in blocks with 258. This season Dunston is offering Efes 10.0 points and 1.5 blocks per game. On the other side Real's Walter Tavares is the next big thing. He is already leading the league in blocks this season and his career average of 1.79 blocks is second-best all-time. So far this season Tavares averages 11.9 points., 7.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. It goes without saying that their clash will be one of the most interesting in this round.