Israeli Premier League Basketball

By Divol

Galil v Ashkelon



3rd May 17:35 GMT

In the last 11 games, Galil won by more than the 6 points set for today only once. In all other games they lost or won but by lower margin. Galil aren't the same team that was second best in the league in the first half, but a very mediocre team. The addition of Daniels added a lot to the team and this is why I'm not in a hurry to take Ashkelon ML, but I still think Ashkelon can win this series.  I believe that Ashkelon should cover most of the games in this series. They are level in the Israeli roster, but have got better foreign players in my opinion. Both teams can play really good basketball, but also can have many let downs and instability is the name of the game for both teams. 6 points is a nice cushion to fall on. I would take it down to 5 points, but if it goes below that, wouldn't hurry on the bet, but rather wait to take Ashkelon in Game 2.

Pick: Ashkelon +6 - 1.94 odds - 2 units play - Pinnacle


Nahariya v Holon



3rd May 18:00 GMT

I'm confident that Holon will win this series. They are the better team and Holon will win both home games, so Nahariya must win 100% at home, not an easy task. Holon has better Israeli players (not by much but still) and much better foreign players.  I believe that Nahariya has the better coach, but it's arguable and even if so, not by much. In the end, Holon has the tradition, the fans and has better chance to have the money needed for next season. I wouldn't be surprised to see that Holon will have more fans in Nahariya than Nahariya even. I would take Holon all the way to +3 and 2.5 in ML. Holon lost in Nahariya once already when I went on them as well, but then also they lead 38 of the 40 minutes and just couldn't close.

Picks:

Holon +6, 1.90 odds - 2 units play - VCBet

Holon to win, 3.05 odds - 1.5 units play - Pinnacle

Divol