Panathinaikos thrashed Baskonia with 100-68 in OAKA. That was the first game for Pitino in his second presence at Panathinaikos.

Five players scored double-digit. All the 12 players that played on the court, scored at least one point.

Panathinaikos beat Kolossos at Rhodes with 103-69. They are the only team that is unbeatable in the Betshop Basket League.

In the rival derby, the OAKA is already sold out.

Olympiakos made its best performance in the current Euroleague season. They beat Milano with 91-70.

It is the first time that Olympiakos made two victories in a row.

In the last four matches, they had three wins and one loss in Munich by Bayern.

Willie Reed is doubtful but he will probably be available for the big rival derby.

In the 11 Euroleague games between the two teams, Panathinaikos has six wins, while Olympiakos has won five times.

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

• FullTime Result: 1.29(Panathinaikos) - 3.70(Olympiakos)
• Over/Under 162.5 points: 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.50(Panathinaikos) - 2.50(Olympiakos)

*bet365 odds as offered at  06/12, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Every matchup will be important in this game, but of course, historically speaking, Vassilis Spanoulis has been Olympiacos's leader and knows all about playing this sort of game. He comes off a strong performance (14 points, 5 assists) against Milan last week. Spanoulis will not have things easier against either of Panathinaikos's starting guards, Nick Calathes and Jimmer Fredette.

If Fredette and Spanoulis catch fire during the game, we are in for a treat.