Maccabi vs Valencia Basket – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Maccabi are 2-5 (avg 86.9:93.3) this season and Valencia Basket 4-2 (avg 98.3:91.5). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 185.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Maccabi (15 in the table, 2–5) host Valencia Basket (6 in the table, 4–2) in Round 32 of the EuroLeague, Thursday, 18.3.2027 · 20:05 CET.
Offence vs defence
Maccabi score 86.9 and allow 93.3 points per game (offence #10, defence #18 in the league). Valencia Basket score 98.3 and allow 91.5 (offence #1, defence #14). Crossing each side's offence with the other's defence gives an estimate of how the game may flow from season averages (expected total around 185 points, and Valencia Basket has the edge). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Maccabi are 2–3 in their last 5. Valencia Basket are 3–2 in their last 5 and are on a 2-game losing streak.
Home court and road form
Maccabi are 1–2 at home. Valencia Basket are 2–0 on the road.
Head-to-head
They have already met this season: Valencia Basket 88:91 Maccabi.
Odds and chances
Odds for this game have not been published yet.
Key factors
- Big gap in the table: Valencia Basket is placed much higher.
- Valencia Basket' offence (#1) against the weaker defence of Maccabi (#18).
- Two strong offences and softer defences – a high-scoring game is likely.
- Both teams often play tight games – this one could be decided late.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Maccabi | Valencia Basket | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Table position | #6 |
| 2–5 | Record | 4–2 |
| 86.9 | Points scored / game | 98.3 |
| 93.3 | Points allowed / game | 91.5 |
| -6.4 | Point diff / game | +6.8 |
| #10 / #18 | Offence / defence (rank) | #1 / #14 |
| 1–2 home | Home / away | 2–0 away |
| 2–3 | Last 5 | 3–2 |
| 1–1 | Close games (≤ 5) | 1–2 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
Maccabi
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yam Madar #26 Guard | 22 | 12.2 | 2 | 4.5 | 15.7 |
| O'shae J Brissett #10 Forward | 24.7 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 12 |
| Roman Sorkin #9 Forward | 16.7 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 11.5 |
| Bonzie Colson #50 Forward | 18.7 | 9.2 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 10.8 |
| Daniel Theis #23 Center | 19.1 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 2 | 10.8 |
| Jaylen Hoard #1 Forward | 25.3 | 9 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 10.3 |
Top by PIR: Yam Madar · leading scorer: Yam Madar (12.2 pts).
Valencia Basket
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tj Shorts #0 Guard | 23.1 | 15.8 | 1.5 | 5.7 | 18.3 |
| Nikola Mirotic #33 Forward | 17 | 14.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 16.3 |
| Kameron Taylor #1 Forward | 24.2 | 11.8 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 12.5 |
| Armoni Brooks #12 Guard | 21.7 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 9.7 |
| Nathan Reuvers #3 Forward | 16.2 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Neal Sako #13 Center | 14.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1 | 7.5 |
Top by PIR: Tj Shorts · leading scorer: Tj Shorts (15.8 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Odds have not been published yet.
Our community's picks
Community picks are revealed when the game starts – until then they stay hidden so nobody is influenced.
Points in the game: Maccabi +2 · Valencia Basket +2
Team form
MaccabiRecord 2–5 · avg 86.9:93.3
Head-to-head this season
- Round 6: Valencia Basket 88:91 Maccabi
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