Panathinaikos had a bad performance in Barcelona and they lost with 98-86.

They are still in the play off zone. Pitino has to change a lot of things to make it through the play off.

In the Greek league, they suffered their first defeat at Peristeri.

Panathinaikos welcomes Obradovic for another time. It is always a challenge for both sides.

Fener lost at home from the rivals of Efes with 73-81.

It is obvious that they lack confidence. It is something that Obradovic has to fix, otherwise he will not be at the play off.

In the Turkish league, they played against Efes agains. They lost for another time.

Jan Vesely is injured. That is an important absence.

In the 27 Euroleague games since 2000, between the two teams, Panathinaikos has 14 wins, while Fener has won 13 times.

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

• FullTime Result: 1.47(Panathinaikos) - 2.75(Fenerbahce)
• Over/Under 163.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.62 (Panathinaikos) - 2.20(Fenerbahce)

*bet365 odds as offered at  17/12, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Expect Greek national point guards Nick Calathes and Kostas Sloukas to go head to head for longer than most players, given their recent averages of 32:34 and 35:04 minutes per game, respectively.

Calathes is on a record-breaking pace with 9.2 assists per game while scoring 13.8 points.

Sloukas started the season quietly, but has averaged 14.4 points and 7.1 assists in the last eight games.