Panathinaikos visited Berlin only to face defeat from Alba 74-65. Even though the Greens were the ones to take the lead from the beginning of the game. A lead the got a double-digit margin. All these until the end of the third period. In the final chapter of the game, Alba took control of the match, and with a 24-12 score in this period managed to take the win. For the visitors, Aaron White was the only one in double digits, with his 14 points, and Konstantinos Mitoglou got close to a double-double with 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

Panathinaikos might not have play-offs hopes but his players always like to fight when they face top-class teams. And tonight they are hosting the best in the league so far, Barcelona. They had the chance to beat them earlier this season at Palau Blaugrana, but they lost in overtime. At this game, Panathinaikos shoot extremely well from behind the arc. And this is what they should tonight if they want to claim something from this clash.

Barcelona hosted Villeurbanne last week and what was expected to be an easy win turned up to a painful defeat 69-76. The Catalans get into trouble with the physical game of Villeurbanne. Coming closer to the end of the game, both teams were close, but in the critical moments, the French side was the most cool-headed one and that led them to win.  Brandon Davies led Barcelona with his 22 points and Nikola Mirotic followed with another 19 points for the hosts.

After their last defeats, Barcelona put their first place in the regular season in jeopardy. They must switch to winning mode, starting from tonight. In order to do that they must remember their tough-in-defense self. Panathinaikos at home have an intensive rhythm, and if the visitors want to get the win they must control the pace and prevent the hosts from shooting.  And of course, shoot a whole better than they did last weak at their match against Villeurbanne.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Panathinaikos vs Barcelona 13-24. 

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

• FullTime Result : 3.65 (Panathinaikos) - 1.30 \(Barcelona)
• Over/Under 157.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 2.10 (Panathinaikos) - 1.66 (Barcelona)

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

Nemanja Nedovic and Nick Calathes are two of the most important players in their teams and their match-up will play a significant role in the outcome of the game. For the hosts, Nedovic is leading all scorers with 16.7 points per game and also helps with 3.8 assists. On the other side, Nick Kalathes is the brain of Barcelona. Besides dishing 7.3 assists per game he is the one dictating the rhythm of their game. He may not be scoring as much as he used to, but his role is too essential for his team. Their battle is what we expect to see tonight.