Bilbao vs. Tau Ceramica

1) Bilbao overestimated here because of strong first season half when they played against weak opponents at home (10-1 at home right now) and were in better conditions than leaders against whom they won. Now everything is different. Tau is top team in its best conditions right now. Bilbao form now 4-6 while Tau 8-2

BC Khimky Moscow - DKV Joventut Badalona

2 big teams meet each other in 1/8 finals. Too early stage for such big game between 2 teams worth spot in ULEB Cup final. It's very hard to predict winner for this game because Khimki is looking like a solid team especially at home but their mentality is something we should consider when talking about series outcome. Khimki don't have winning mentality in BIG games and I expect them to lose this series but series outcome will be decided in Spain in 2nd leg. As for this game in Russia I totaly agree with bookmakers opinion: Khimki is a slight favorite to win this game because of home factor and motivation. But I am not satisfied with Khimki preparation for this series. Veremeenko, Raineko, Ewing and McCarthy were hit by injuries, however only Veremeenko will not be included into roster for this game all others are ready.