Maccabi came close to a big win at Munich last week, but in the end, they lost 72-70 from Bayern. The visitors were better in most of the game, and especially in the third quarter, but Bayern is a tough-to-beat team this season. And as they fashion, they had the last word. Actually the final free throws. Nick Weiler-Babb decided the game by hitting those free throws and even though Maccabi had 9.3 seconds, they couldn't make it happen. Ante Zizic was the top player for Maccabi with his 18 points and 10 rebounds while Scottie Wilbekin offered his team 10 points and 5 assists.

Maccabi might not have hopes to continue in the post-season, but they will find their needed motivation in dealing with a great team. And even though a potential win won't give them something to gain on the board, they will really love to indulge themselves with a win against the defending champions. To do that they must be physical for one more time. And control the glass. And if those things happen, they will be a step closer to win.

CSKA Moscow escaped from Pireus winning Olympiacos 74-75. The Russian side had control of the game in most of its time and even got a 25 points lead, and though they could get the win from the first half. But the Reds launched a counter-attack and they came close to an epic comeback if only Giorgos Printezis got the three-point shot in the last second. Mike James had 15 points and 6 assists, while Johannes Voigtmann, got 14 points and Iffe Lundberg added 13.

Barcelona's defeat let CSKA hope that they could claim the first position till the very end. But if they want to see themselves there, they must continue on getting road wins. And even in difficult venues like Menora Mivtachim Arena.  Maccabi is a very tough and physical team and so the Russians must find a way to break their rhythm and get another win.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Maccabi Tel Aviv - CSKA Moscow 8-19. 

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

• FullTime Result : 2.65 (Maccabi Tel Aviv) - 1.54 (CSKA Moscow)
• Over/Under 160.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 2.10 (Maccabi Tel Aviv) - 1.66 (CSKA Moscow)

*bet365 odds are correct at time of publishing (02/03, 15:00 CET) and are subject to change | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Scottie Wilbekin will host his rival Mike James tonight. Maccabi might quite far from the play-offs positions but they will fight to win tonight. And Wilbekin with his 15.4 points and 4.4 assists per game will lead his team's effort.  Mike James will try to stop him and boost his team to win which will bring CSKA closer to the first position. So far this season he scores 20.5 points and dishes 5.8 assists per game. A great battle between two natural-born scorers is expected tonight.