Eurocup Basketball

By Divol

Aris BSA v Hapoel Jerusalem



1st December 19:00 GMT

I feel pretty good about this bet. Both teams concede a lot of points, both teams are offense oriented, high pace guards and both teams see themselves as the two best teams in the group.

While I can't argue with Aris’ superiority in back court, I think that Jerusalem has great advantage in the paint. Pinkney and Lions can provide the finesse against the anaemic Greek frontcourt while Kookia and Hunter should provide the needed bodies to fight with the Greeks.

Pooh against Dixon? Sounds like a shoot out to me. Can easily see both teams go Over 75 points, maybe even Over 80 points. I like Over for the game here and Jerusalem +7.5, but in the end I took the bet that combines both options.

Jerusalem Over 72.5 points. The odds aren't too high, but I do see solid value here. Jerusalem has a terrible defense, but they need to keep the game here under DD loss, so that they will have a chance for a higher win at home. I think that Jerusalem will concede close to 80 points, maybe a bit more, but will be able to score back at least 75 points, maybe even 80 points.

Pick: Jerusalem Over 72.5 points - 1.85 odds – 2.5 units play - Stan James