Olympiakos vs AEK Athens Game 1 Live Stream & Tips – Handicap in Play in the Basket League Semifinals
Fresh from an exhausting EuroLeague journey and celebrations, Olympiakos are set to face AEK Athens. Despite Olympiakos’ higher quality and clear edge to advance, their intensity might dip due to fatigue and recent festivities. Therefore, the best betting recommendation is for AEK Athens to cover a +19.5 handicap. Backing AEK Athens with this spread capitalizes on possible complacency from Olympiakos.
- Olympiakos are drained mentally and physically after their EuroLeague success
- We are predicting AEK Athens to capitalize on that and put up a fight
- Watch Olympiakos vs AEK Athens Game 1 live on Thursday
Match Preview
Olympiakos return to domestic action after lifting the EuroLeague trophy in Athens and now shift their focus toward the Greek Basket League semifinals against AEK Athens. The hosts are clear favorites on paper, but motivation and energy levels could play a major role after an emotional European triumph.
- Match Preview
- Olympiakos Riding Momentum After EuroLeague Triumph
- AEK Athens' Biggest Strength is Defense
Olympiakos Riding Momentum After EuroLeague Triumph
Olympiakos are coming off massive success after earning their fifth EuroLeague title by defeating Real Madrid 92-85 in a dramatic final last Sunday following a huge comeback in the final quarter (31-20). Evan Fournier was named man of the match after recording 20 points, five rebounds and four assists.
The Red and Whites were even more convincing in the semifinal clash against Fenerbahce, securing a dominant 79-61 victory while controlling the game from start to finish and limiting the opposition to poor shooting numbers.
Speaking of their Greek Basket League campaign, the Piraeus side wrapped up the regular season with a perfect 24-0 record and carried that momentum into the playoffs, cruising past Kolossos Rhodes in two games 117-76 and 97-58.
AEK Athens' Biggest Strength is Defense
AEK Athens were recently involved in the FIBA Champions League Final Four, opening the tournament with a 78-65 upset victory over Unicaja in the semifinals after an excellent defensive display, but then wasted an 18-point lead in the finals and lost to Rytas 92-86 in overtime.
AEK finished the Greek Basket League regular season in 4th place with a 16-8 record, then needed three games to eliminate Aris Thessaloniki in the quarterfinals.
In the deciding Game 3, the Double-Headed Eagles claimed a 102-99 home victory on Monday mostly thanks to outstanding shooting percentages, although their paint control remained a concern after losing the rebounds battle 23-42.
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Verdict
I have zero doubts Olympiakos will cruise past AEK Athens and advance from this series, but they are coming off an exhausting EuroLeague tournament followed by several days of celebrations. Their intensity could be slightly lower than usual here, so AEK Athens to cover a +19.5 handicap looks like the best betting option.
AEK +19.5
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