Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction

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Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s EuroLeague opener exposed defensive weaknesses as they fell 84-74 to LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.

Maccabi’s Jaylen Hoard led the team with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Roman Sorkin and Yam Madar added 13 points each. Madar also contributed 8 assists and Oshae Brissett grabbed 7 rebounds. However, Maccabi struggled to contain ASVEL’s shooting. 

Offensively, Maccabi shot well, converting 61.8% from the two point range and 73.3% from the free throw line, but just shot 24.1% from the perimeter compared to ASVEL’s 47.1%.  

Defensively, Maccabi managed to control the boards 38-29, limiting second chance opportunities and recorded 10 steals. However, their 20 turnovers proved costly down the stretch. 

Overall Maccabi showed resilience, but their inability to sustain defensive pressure and close out ASVEL’s shooters ultimately decided the game. 

Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Besiktas Istanbul’s EuroLeague debut ended in a narrow 96-94 defeat to Valencia Basket, despite a strong fourth quarter fightback. They managed to reduce the deficit to two, but they could not complete the comeback. 

Eugene Omoruyi and Jaylen Nowell led the scoring with 17 points apiece, while Conor Morgan added 15 points. Scottie Wilbekin contributed 12 points and five assists, providing valuable creation. Ante Zizic finished with seven rebounds.

Offensively, Besiktas shot 61.3% from the two point range, 41.9% from the perimeter and 73.9% from the free throw line, supported by their strong ball movement (23 assists). Defensively, they got outrebounded 40-29 on the boards, giving away crucial second chance opportunities and committed 13 turnovers proving costly down the line. 

Besiktas showed enough offensive firepower to compete, but conceding 81 points through three quarters created too large a deficit. Their late surge provides a positive foundation, but defensive consistency will be crucial moving forward.

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Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul Match Prediction & Analysis

Maccabi Tel Aviv face Besiktas on September 30, both seeking their first EuroLeague win. Maccabi need better three point shooting and ball security after their loss to ASVEL, while Besiktas enter after scoring 94 against Valencia. 

Besiktas’s offensive efficiency poses a threat, but their defensive issues could give Maccabi opportunities in a potentially tight contest.

In their last two head-to-head matchups, Maccabi Tel Aviv has won both the matches against Besiktas Istanbul.

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MACCABI RAPYD TEL AVIV vs ANADOLU EFES ISTANBUL
Winning Prediction

Maccabi Tel Aviv could edge Besiktas in a close contest. Their home court advantage and need to bounce back defensively may prove decisive against Besiktas’s potent offensive attack. We are backing Maccabi Tel Aviv to win this matchup. 

Maccabi Tel Aviv to win and cover the spread (-4.5).

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