Maccabi had a difficult night at Belgrade, as they Israeli champions lost 92-76 to Zrvena Zvezda. Sfairopoulos' players did not manage to control the tempo of the game.

After having won Efes at home, they looked tired, and they had a lack of energy.

The tiredness was also evident in the league derby against Hapoel Jerusalem. They lost 98-87, as they did not have the strength to defend appropriately.

Casspi, Dibartolomeo, Wolters, and Black are still sidelined, and that is a problem for coach Sfairopoulos.

Baskonia is back and alive in the fight for the playoff zone. The Baskonian side beat Alba at home 73-72, and two days before, they had won Bayern in Munich.

In the Liga Endesa, they also played great, and they won Tenerife at home 75-58. That was the fifth win in a row and seventh in the last eight for Baskonia.

Granger, Garino, and Vildoza are still injured, and that is a big problem for coach Dusko Ivanovic.

On the other hand, Pierria Henry is back, and he will add depth and quality in the roster.

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

In the first round, Maccabi beat Baskonia 113-83 in Vitoria.

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

• FullTime Result: 1.23(Maccabi) - 4.25(Baskonia)
• Over/Under 153.5 points: 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.45(Maccabi) - 2.60(Baskonia)

*bet365 odds as offered at  11/03, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Angelo Caloiaro will have a difficult job to stop Toko Shengelia. If he makes, then things will be much easier for Maccabi.