With three consecutive defeats and a total of six in the last seven games, Basconia is not eligible to dream of a playoff place.

The Baskonian side, despite the change of coach -Ivanovic instead of Perasovic-, has not improved its game in a significant way.

Ivanovic and Stauskas had a bad incident on camera in the Liga Endesa game against Madrid. Despite this bad form, they beat Madrid 94-95.

This huge victory may push Baskonia to recover. Garino, Granger (till the end of the season), and Vildoza are injured.

Khimki had a great result last week. The Russian team beat Real Madrid at home 102-94. Shved had a fantastic performance. They are back in fight for a play off place.

However, Khimki is the definition of the unpredictable team, the one which is capable of the best and the worst.

In the VTB league, they beat Enisey 91-87. Once more, Shved was the first scorer of its team, scoring 21 points.

Anthony Gill is back, and that is great news for Khimki. The fact is that Khimki has to play better in defense if they want to make it to the playoff.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000 is Baskonia - Khimki 7-6.

In the first round, Khimki beat Baskonia at Moscow 79-76.

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

• FullTime Result : 1.76(Baskonia) - 2.10(Khimki)
• Over/Under 173.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.80(Baskonia) - 1.86(Khimki)

*bet365 odds as offered at  23/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Pierria Henry, who leads the EuroLeague in steals, will see playing time against Shved, as will physical playmaker Sergi Garcia.

Shved can pull the trigger from way downtown but he is equally dangerous when driving to the basket due to his one-on-one and passing skills (13 assists against Real in Round 20).