Euroleague Basketball

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Efes Pilsen v Rytas Vilnius



3rd December 18:00 GMT

Efes are much better team between the two. Yet, in the first round between the two teams, Rytas won by 7 points. Pilsen have started the season slowly. Also, it is known problem for Turkish teams that they struggle on the road and do well at home.

Right now, Rytas has a 3 – 2 record, while Pilsen holds a 2 – 3 record. Home loss and Pilsen will finish 4th at best, maybe even they will not qualify for the next round at all. A narrow win will make them equal, but 7 points loss means that Pilsen will still be behind Rytas. They need a win by 8 points or higher to get to the 3rd place that will mean much better chance to qualify to the next round and get a much better draw in it.

Pilsen's home court is known for its atmosphere. Rytas are a mediocre at best road team. Pilsen has the best roster in years with Thornton, Rakocevic, Nachbar, Shumpert, Kasun, Santiago and Smith as foreigners and Peker, Kurtoglu, Arslan and Tunceri as the local squad.

They are strong in every position (though the lack forwards) and against Rytas they will transform it to an easy win at home.

Pick: Pilsen -8, 1.91 odds – 4 units play - Sportingbet