Bayern lost at home by Barcelona with 67-77. They tried hard in defence, but there was obvious difference in quality.

The Bavarian side can not do it to the play off zone, unless they get improved in the second round.

In the German league they had no problem to beat Gissen away with 82-70.

So far, they are unbeatable in the league and the strong favourite to finish at the top of the league in the end of regular season.

Zalgiris lost at Moscow by Khimki with 83-74. They tried hard, but there is lack of confidence.

That happens beacause that was the ninth consecutive defeat in the Euroleague.

In the Lithuanian league, Zalgiris thrashed Prienai with 105-64 away.

They hace no defeat so far in the domestic league. Grigonis is still injured. That is an important loss.

In 4 Euroleague games between the two teams since 2000, Bayern has three wins, while Zalgiris has won once.

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

• FullTime Result: 1.60(Bayern) - 2.45(Zalgiris)
• Over/Under 151.5 points: 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.71 (Bayern) - 2.00(Zalgiris)

*bet365 odds as offered at  27/12, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Two very different centers are set to battle in the paint.

Jock Landale is a modern big man who can pull the trigger from downtown, play pick-and-roll with great effectiveness and finish strong at the rim.

He must use all of his power against Greg Monroe, an old-school center with strong post skills, who is also fast enough to run the floor and finish in transition and is very reliable around the rims.