It was an excellent performance in Tel Aviv for Olympiacos. We believe that if the referees had not invented this “invention” of the three shots on Wilbekin before the decisive three-point, Olympiacos would have gone on to win Tel Aviv.
The final 71-70 is, therefore, unfair for Olympiakos. However, Barzokas publicly admitted for the first time that his team could catch the playoffs. And all this despite the problems of injuries.

The leader Vasilis Spanoulis is out. The same counts for center Milutinov. Both are more than important for Olympiakos. Besides, Vasilis Haralampopoulos is also out due to injury.

Olympiacos doesn’t open the scoring at home. They have 10/13 under 165 in total points of its games. After losing to Alba, Olympiacos has four consecutive wins at home.

Things are not good at Panathinaikos at all. Things happen that cannot reasonably be explained. Both against Barcelona and Real have collapsed in the last 10 minutes, in a match that was within 30 minutes of winning.

Pitino dismissed Pappas and stressed that it was his personal choice. The climate is not pleasant. We also have the feeling that the American Coach is no longer safe at hit position.

So, Pappas is out, there is no other injury or absence for any other reason in Panathinaikos. Panathinaikos has the second worst defense in the competition.

Only Alba has received more points than the Pitino’s team. After a win over Bayern Munich, Panathinaikos have lost six consecutive defeats on the road.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Olympiakos – Panathinaikos 6-6.

In the first round, Panathinaikos beat Olympiakos 99-93.

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

• FullTime Result: 1.71(Olympiakos) – 2.20(Panathinaikos)
• Over/Under 167.5 points: 1.90 (Over) – 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.76 (Olympiakos) – 1.90 (Panathinaikos)

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

Printezis against DeShaun Thomas will be a remarkable match up.

The Greek superstar will have to cover the gap of Spanoulis’ absence, while Thomas is performing the best year of his career.