Joventut Badalona vs Besiktas prediction and betting tips on January 8, 2024
Game Prediction
On January 8, their meeting in the Eurocup will be held Joventut Badalona - Besiktas. I offer my betting option on the confrontation of these rivals.
Joventut Badalona
Joventut is enduring a disappointing EuroCup season, sitting eighth out of ten teams with only 4 wins in 14 games. They trail the top six by three victories, making their playoff hopes slim.
In their last EuroCup outing, Joventut lost on the road to Lithuanian side Wolves. The decisive factor was the fourth quarter, which Wolves won by 9 points. This marked Joventut’s fourth loss in their last five tournament games. However, their domestic form is much better, with 10 wins in 15 games in the Spanish league. Their recent 91-90 overtime victory against Barcelona was a highlight.
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş is faring better in the EuroCup, with 7 wins from 13 games, placing them fifth and in the playoff zone. Their position remains precarious, with only one win separating them from seventh place.
In their most recent EuroCup match, Beşiktaş lost 87-104 to Ulm on the road, with a poor first quarter (-11 points) setting the tone. Domestically, Beşiktaş is fifth, which is commendable given the competitive nature of the Turkish league.
Match Facts
- Joventut’s home record in the EuroCup: 3 wins, 3 losses.
- Beşiktaş’s away record in the EuroCup: 3 wins, 4 losses.
- Odds: Joventut to win (P1): 1.7, Beşiktaş to win (P2): 2.15
Head-to-Head
In their first meeting this season, Beşiktaş leveraged home-court advantage to secure an 82-76 victory.
Prediction
Joventut is slight favorites due to their home-court advantage, but Beşiktaş’s stronger EuroCup positioning and motivation to solidify their playoff spot could tip the scales. Both teams have shown inconsistency in defense, making a high-scoring game likely.
Betting Recommendation: Bet on over 169.5 points. With Joventut’s fast-paced offense and Beşiktaş’s playoff aspirations, this matchup has the potential for plenty of scoring.