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Spread Pick: Real Madrid with handicap -4 at 1.90 Over/Under: Over 153.5 1.90 Bet Now!

29/01/2015 19:05 – Maccabi Tel Aviv v Real Madrid

Euroleague Top 16 Betting Tips - Maccabi Tel Aviv v Real MadridThese were the two teams involved in the Euroleague Final Four Championship game of 2014, and you can bet that both teams will have that in the back of their mind heading into this game. Maccabi will be keen to lay down a marker to head back to the final this year and these are the games that could decide who comes out on top in the group. As for Real Madrid, they will be keen to obtain revenge for their loss in the final and grabbing a win in Israel would be an excellent way to do so. Both of these teams have had wobbles at various points in the 2014/15 Euroleague campaign but when they are at the top of their game, they are two fantastic basketball sides. This means that the game on Thursday the 29th of January could be an absolute cracker.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Madrid (90-86)
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Euroleague tip locked in at 27/01 13:00 (Spread Result: 90-82, Totals: 176)
giorgio29/01 19:05Maccabi Tel AvivMACReal MadridRMB153.51.90Over 153.5 
SPREAD  +4 -4 1.90Real MadridRMB
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Maccabi need to play like champions

Maccabi come into this game with a 10-4 record in the Euroleague so far this season, which includes a 7-3 record in the regular group stage and a 3-1 record in the Top 16. The Israeli’s have scored an average of 78.1 points per game in the Euroleague and they have called on two Americans to help them throughout this season. US guards have had a big impact with Devin Smith offering an average of 15.3 points per game, an average of 7.1 rebounds per game and an average of 2.5 assists per game. Jeremy Pargo has also played a key role, providing an average of 12.9 points per game, an average of 3.4 rebounds per game and an average of 6 assists per game. If Madrid can keep these two players quiet, they are in line for a good night.

With respect to domestic form, Maccabi sit first in their league, holding a 15-2 record. The most recent game Maccabi played was an away game against Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi won by 76-79.

Real looking to maintain their current form

Euroleague - Real MadridThe Spanish giants hold a 12-2 record in the Euroleague so far, with an 8-2 record in the regular group and a 4-0 record in the Top 16. They have managed an average score of 86.2 points in the Europleague with Felipe Reyes at the heart of the action. Reyes has offered up an average of 11.4 points per game and an average of 6.3 rebounds per game. He has also been assisted by the form of Sergio Llull, who has provided an average of 10.7 points per game and an average of 5.1 assists per game.

Back home in Spain, Madrid have been strong and sit in second place in the table with a 14-4 record. The last outing for Real in domestic duty was an 80-88 away day win against Gran Canaria 2014.

While it really could go either way, you have to say that the odds of 1.90 for Real Madrid with a handicap of -4 stand out. If you are keen to take the Over/Under market on for this game, we suggest looking at going Over 153.5. Both of these bets are available with Bet365 and if you are keen to see Maccabi Tel Aviv v Real Madrid live on the 29th of January, we can help you out. Bet Now!

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