The Israeli Basketball Cup

By Divol

Maccabi Tel Aviv v Bnei Ha Sharon



18th February 18:00 GMT

Maccabi are the favourites of course, but we need to remember few things:

1. Shamir is a great cup coach that won the cup twice in the two seasons he was coaching in Israel, so he comes with 100% success.

2. Bney Ha Sharon is a team that plays tough defense and slow tempo, so it's very hard to blow them away, since it's hard to score 85+ points on them.

3. Both Shamir and Bney Ha Sharon have a great history against Maccabi, with Bney Ha Sharon winning over Maccabi in the cup already.

Can't say of course that Maccabi winning here by 20 points is impossible, since Maccabi are the better team, but I would say that I will be more surprised to see Maccabi cover the line than if Bney Ha Sharon wins the game and that says it all for me.

Pick: Bney Ha Sharon +14, 1.95 – 3.5 units play - Pinnacle

Divol