Maccabi wasn't good against Olympiacos. For the first time, they were so affected by the absences. They eventually won 71-70, and, in conjunction with CSKA's defeat, they were left alone in 4th place.

However, Maccabi also had the help of the referees to win. Wilbekin was the absolute protagonist with 3/3 shots and the three-point set in the match. Today's game is crucial to be in the top-4 of the regular season.

At home, Maccabi has just one defeat, this by Real Madrid. The Israeli champions count four consecutive wins and seven in the last nine, having lost to Munich and Madrid.

The superstar, ex NBAer Omri Casspi is out, while the same counts for Wolters, Dibartolomeo, and Black. There are many absences for Maccabi once again.

Whatever Larkin didn't play for a second game, no problem for Ataman. Efes is unstoppable; leader Micic stopped at 23 with a missed shot and nine assists! Moerman and Pleiss scored 19 and 18 points, respectively, in the paint.

There are times when Efes seems really unbeatable. They have even won a game without both Larkin and Misic playing. They can't lose the first place in the regular season unless something impossible happens.

Efes is in a fantastic form, which has now reached 11 consecutive wins. In the last 12 games Efes has scored 80 or more points.

Larkin wil be out again. Bryan Dunston is about to make his come back, but he is not tottaly fit, so he will be also tonight.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Maccabi - Efes 9-8.

In the first round, Efes beat Maccabi 99-79.

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

• FullTime Result: 2.00 (Maccabi) - 1.83 (Efes)
• Over/Under 162.5 points: 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.83 (Maccabi) - 1.83 (Efes)

*bet365 odds as offered at  03/03, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Wilbekin Vs. Micic. It is a fantastic matchup.

Beyond any doubt, the American guard is the leader of Maccabi. On the other hand, Micic will have to cover Larkin's gap, so he has to score more. It is an incredible fight, crucial to decide the final winner.