Unics - Hapoel Jerusalem

Unics for sure now is no at its best condition. As far as I know in last game vs. Lokomotiv Kuban Veremeenko sat out whole game, Stombergas played with injury, Kuzyakin was ill and Loncar was not with team. Officialy due the injury, but before the game there were some rumours that Loncar could be sent to CSKA Moscow in exchange for Mensa Bonsu and Sokolov. This info was denied by Moscow club in the press today but who knows...

They played 2 times in EL qualies 61:60 in France (150 possessions per game) and 77:62 (147 possessions). The line for those games was -4.5/143.5 in France and -5.5/140.5 in Berlin.

Now we have 146.5 total line due the high scoring games at group stage. But for me h2h stats are more important and I think that this game should be low-paced with 146-155 possessions per game. This game is important for both teams because Le Mans can't lose home game and ALBA's goal to steal at least one away victory (and Le Mans is the best chance because Aris and Joventud has stronger home court).

I'll be very short today because of time deficit but here are my thoughts for tonight Eurocup games.

Unics - Pamesa Valencia

Ok, Pamesa has bad results in last games but they are still one of the best ACB league teams. Unics had very tought schedule and might be tired.

Pamesa with full roster has chances to steal a victory in Kazan. I just can't see Unics strong 6.5 points favorite here so my choice for this match Pamesa +6.5.

Aris - Le Mans

Aris with Blatt can demolish French team which has no realistic chances to promote from this group after their loss to ALBA. The only problem for Aris their Sunday's visit to Oly where they lost by few points.

I expect confident Aris victory by 7-12 points. Unfortunately line is very close to fair one, but Aris ML is nice combo material.

Hapeol - Galatasaray

Over 168.5 is the best bet here because we have 2 very fast and very overish teams. However, again I should say that bookies set line almost perfectly. So worth to pick over 168.5 with low stakes before match or wait for better offer during live-betting.

ALBA - Joventud

Joventud leader Tucker is in bad shape and this is a stop signal for me regarding betting on Joventud. Without Tucker's points I see very tough evening for Joventud. However with "30-points pe game" Tucker I would pick Joventud ML with no doubts.

I'll be very short today because of time deficit but here are my thoughts for tonight Eurocup games.

Ok, Pamesa has bad results in last games but they are still one of the best ACB league teams. Unics had very tought schedule and might be tired.

Pamesa Valencia - Hemofarm Stada

Undefeated Group B leader Power Electronics Valencia hosts Hemofarm Stada on Tuesday in what is essentially a must-win game for the visitors. While Valencia has cruised through the regular season thus far and already clinched first place in its group, Hemofarm lost its first three games and must win to keep its destiny in its hands.

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