A very difficult game is predicted for Maccabi tonight, as they host one of the toughest Euroleague's road opponent, Zalgiris from Kaunas.  Maccabi is underachieving at home as it's record is a poor 1-2. Giannis Sfairopoulos troops are determined to make a new start in their campaign, but they have to make fewer mistakes during clutch time. 

Maccabi lost 91-89 loss at Anadolu Efes last week and this was its third loss this season by 3 points or less. The hosts are not so strong in the defense this season, as they used to be last year, and this is what they should take care of. Not just tonight. Their domination on the glass could help them take the win. 

Zalgiris fight hard at home last week against Real Madrid. But they lost 90-93 as they run out of gas in the last period. But Zalgiris have proven for yet another round that it is very good and tough to beat team. And especially on the road every-one should pay extra attention when they are facing them.

Zalgiris are traveling at Tel Aviv tonight and if they want to win, well they just need to be themselves for yet another game. The Lithuanian side has a 42.6% of three-pointers and 92.0% of free throws. Furthermore, the make an average of 11.7 turnovers per game are third-fewest in the league. And if they manage to perform like this, then they will be closer to win. 

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Maccabi Tel Aviv v Zalgiris Kaunas 16-9.

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

• FullTime Result : 1.47 (Maccabi Tel Aviv) - 2.75 (Zalgiris Kaunas)
• Over/Under 159 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.62 (Maccabi Tel Aviv) - 2.20 (Zalgiris Kaunas)

*bet365 odds as offered at  12/11, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Even though both teams have a bunch of talented players and base their play on three-point shooting, the real power for tonight's rivals comes in the paint. Ante Zizic has been scoring 11.3 points on 57.9% shooting plus 6.3 rebounds for the home team, while Joffrey Lavergne has posted 9.7 points on 56.8% and 5.2 boards for Zalgiris. We are extremely happy to see those two big men fight for domination tonight. Their clash will determine the winner.