Baskonia took a very important win 59-77 over Anadolu Efes at Istanbul last week. The Basques "strangled" the home side on defense and having Alec Peters with 18 points, both Youssoupha Fall and Achille Polonara 12 points, and Pierria Henry with 11, got an easy win. It was the second away win on the road and now Baskonia with 6-5 records is in the middle of the standings.

It goes without saying that Baskonia wants to continue their winning streak and their opponent tonight might be the ideal one. Maccabi is not at the top of its form and if the home side controls the game in the paint they will be close to another win. Maccabi is in Euroleague's first place rebounds with 37.1 per game with Baskonia right behind at 35.4 rebounds per game. 

Maccabi Tel Aviv managed to stop their three games losing streak with the 81-76 victory over Crvena Zvezda at home last Thursday. The Israelian side took the much-needed win, but for another game, their overall performance was far below their standards. They must feel quite relieved that had Scottie Wilbekin and Othello Hunter in a great night. Wilbekin offered Maccabi 23 points on 4-of-7 three-point shooting, while Othello Hunter posted a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds and led them to the win. 

Another difficult experience on the road is predicted tonight for Maccabi Tel Aviv. They are hosted by Baskonia, a team that is at the top of its form currently. If they want to get away with a win they must dictate the game's rhythm. Chris Jones and John DiBartolomeo need to set a game tempo that will allow their team to play in transition. And of course, Scottie Wilbekin to make the difference on offense for yet another night.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Baskonia v Maccabi Tel Aviv 16-13.

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

• FullTime Result : 1.60 (Baskonia) - 2.45 (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
• Over/Under 156.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.71 (Baskonia) - 2.00 (Maccabi Tel Aviv)

*bet365 odds as offered at  10/12, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Pierria Henry was one of the key players in the back-to-back road wins over Olympiacos and Anadolu Efes for Baskonia, offering to his team lots of points in those games. But most of all he is an outstanding defender having as a trademark his great feel for steals. That is what he knows to do best and that is what he is expected to do tonight. He will face Scottie Wilbekin, one of leagues' most notorious scorers. Wilbekin contributed to his team's victory over Crcerna Zvezda with 23 points and he is the third-best scorer in the competition. Their battle might determine the fate of tonight's clash.