Venezia succeeded a crucial win in Patras one week ago. The Italian champions took control of the game from the first minutes, and they managed to keep the lead in scoring till the end.

Mitchell Watt was the best player for the winners. The American-Dominican forward scored 17 (8/9 on the field). Tonut also had a great performance scoring 15 points. Bramos scored some outstanding shots from downtown.

In the Italian league, the Champions had problems, as they have difficulties to remain in the playoff zone. Venezia lost at home 71-83 in the big derby by Virtus Bologna.

Bramos was outstanding with 21 points, that was not enough for the win. The difference in quality was evident as Djordjevic had more solutions on the court. However, the big game is tonight for Venezia. If they win, they will make a huge step to qualify at the quarter-finals.

Promitheas started slow in the game against Venezia. In the second half, they tried to reverse the situation and made a strong come back, but that was not enough for the win. They have to answer now if they want to stay alive in the group.

Octavious Ellis, in his last Europe game with Promitheas, scored 21 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, having 29 at Ranking. Lypovyy also had an excellent performance, but no other player met the requirements of the game.

In the Greek league, Promitheas lost in Rhodes by Kolossos 73-70. Agravanis scored 20 points, while Kaselakis had 19, but that was not enough. Ellis played just 10 minutes in his last games with Promitheas, as he signed with Olympiakos.

Promitheas is in crisis. Giatras and his players have 4 losses in the last 5 Eurocup games and 3 in the previous 4 Greek league games. They have to come back before it is too late for them.

The two teams have faced each other just one time. That was the previous week, when Venezia beat Promitheas 70-68 at Patras.

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

• FullTime Result: 1.34(Venezia) - 3.35(Promitheas)
• Over/Under 145.5 points: 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.52(Venezia) - 2.40(Promitheas)

*bet365 odds as offered at  28/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

MItchell Watt was fantastic in the first game. He is power forward, too effective in the paint.

Dimitrios Agravanis will have to stop him, to give his team a boost for a crucial win.