Israeli Premier League Basketball

By Divol

Hapoel Jeusalem v Elitzur Netanya



27th May 16:00 GMT

One bet that caught my eye was unfortunately only in Stan James, but its Under 170.5 points between Jerusalem and Netania. Three games between the teams this season and the score was 146, 153 and 156 points. That is a huge difference between the total suggested and the scores. On top of that, this is a really big game for Jerusalem. The winning team will play in Eurocup and for Jerusalem that believes they are the second team in the country, it's really important to get there. Netania on the other hand doesn't really want to play in Europe. They said they won't play in Europe and then announced that they will after all. They have got small a budget, they won't be allowed to play in their home court in Netania and they can really have financial problems if they play in Europe.

So two bets and one interesting option:

Under 170.5 points, 1.80 odds - 3 units play - Stan James

Jerusalem -3.5, 1.90 odds - 2 units play - Stan James

Also, people that have accounts in Stan James can make an interesting bet, taking Under 171.5 in Stan James and Over 163 in Pinnacle. 8 points middle is huge and can see it happening as well...


Maccabi Tel Aviv v Galil Elyon



27th May 18:55 GMT

I can admit bad capping and that is what I did in the Maccabi - Netania game. Netania's coach, Alfasi really made Gershon angry, I mean really angry before the game and Maccabi reacted. This time, even Gershon is worried. He says the simple truth. Galil are just too nice of a team. He says that the atmosphere is really friendly and he is worried that his players will lack the motivation they had against Netania. Galil also are a really good team. They are in form at the right time, finishing poorly the regular season, but 4 - 0 in the playoffs, covering all four lines so far as well. I think that Galil can win it. Still, I just can't make that bet. But, to take Galil +13.5 is a good idea I believe. I believe we can see Galil lead or trailing really small even late in the 2nd half tonight. Galil has got a great coach, explosive guards and decent big guys.

Pick: Galil +13.5, 1.87 - 3 units play - Bluesq

Divol