Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction

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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens suffered a heavy 92–75 defeat at the hands of Virtus Bologna, in EuroLeague action. The Greek side kept it close early, trailing only 19–15 after the first quarter, but Virtus surged in the second quarter to lead 48–35 at halftime, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.

Kendrick Nunn led Panathinaikos with 19 points, while TJ Shorts added 15 points on 5-of-5 from the inside arc and from the free throw line. Cedi Osman registered 14 points.

Offensively, Panathinaikos struggled with efficiency, shooting just 54.3% two pointers and a poor 19% from the three point line, compared to Virtus 40.9%. They also committed 13 turnovers and only managed to dish out 13 assists. 

Defensively, they were outrebounded 39-28 in the paint leading to giving Virtus second chance points. The loss highlights Panathinaikos’ need to tighten defense and improve ball security if they hope to contend against Euro League’s elite teams. 

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv staged a sensational comeback to claim a 92–91 EuroLeague victory over Real Madrid. Trailing 17–27 after the first quarter, Maccabi exploded in the second, scoring 40 points to take a 57–48 halftime lead, demonstrating offensive firepower and resilience.

Lonnie Walker IV led the charge with a career-high 27 points, 20 of which came in the pivotal second quarter, while Roman Sorkin added 21 points and six rebounds, earning Round 6 MVP honours with a 30 performance index rating. O'Shea Brissett also added 18 points and 5 rebounds.

Offensively, Maccabi shot effectively with 65.8% two pointers and 81.8% from the free throw line, while dishing out 23 assists. Defensively, they were outrebounded (22-41) in the paint but managed to cause 17 Madrid turnovers, leading to 16 points off turnovers. 

This victory underlines Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv’s ability to execute under pressure and should build on their recent success against Madrid while addressing specific challenges to secure another win.

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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Match Prediction & Analysis

A pivotal aspect of this game will be the battles in the paint. Panathinaikos frontcourt, led by Hernangomez and Osman, will look to overpower Maccabi’s interior defense. Conversely, Maccabi’s big men will aim to establish dominance and control the boards.

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PANATHINAIKOS AKTOR ATHENS vs MACCABI RAPYD TEL AVIV
Winning Prediction

Given their strong home-court advantage and impressive recent form, Panathinaikos enter this matchup as clear favorites. Their balanced offense, disciplined defense, and ability to control tempo should give them the upper hand against Maccabi. We back Panathinaikos to win convincingly, cover the -8.5 spread, and push the total match points over 177.5.

Panathinaikos Athens to Win and cover the spread of -8.5.

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