ASVEL vs Olympiacos

ASVEL may not be happy with their current standing, as they’re out of reach for both the play-in and play-off spots. Still, they’ve shown clear progress compared to last season, establishing themselves as a gritty, hard-to-beat team—especially at home. With an 11-19 record, they’ve already surpassed their previous year’s performance.

Theo Maledon has been ASVEL’s standout player this season, with his impressive performances reportedly earning him a move to Real Madrid next year. His recent showing against Monaco—27 points, nine assists, and 5-of-7 shooting from deep—proved his impact. If ASVEL hopes to challenge Olympiacos, they’ll need another big night from Maledon, along with strong support from his teammates.

Olympiacos, despite stiff competition, has risen to the top of the EuroLeague standings, proving their depth and consistency. Yet, injuries have exposed some weaknesses, as seen in their surprising home loss to Crvena Zvezda. This isn’t the first time they’ve underestimated an opponent—they nearly fell to Alba Berlin, had to rally from 20 down against Paris, and struggled against ASVEL earlier this season.

To avoid another slip-up, Olympiacos will need Moustapha Fall to fill the void left by Nikola Milutinov, while Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier must deliver when it matters most.

Asvel put up an incredible display in their most recent match, defeating Monaco in a well-known away LNB Pro A match. However, even though Olympiacos is now leading the rankings, they haven't been as convincing recently. They lost shockingly to Crvena Zvezda at home in Piraeus just a week ago.

Olympiacos' predicament is further complicated by the fact that they are coping with five injured players and that neither of their starting point guards is guaranteed to be available. On their home court, Asvel has been noticeably more formidable. Even if Olympiacos wins, we don't anticipate it to be by a margin greater than the one set by the bookies because of these variables.