Barcelona hosts Olympiacos at home in Game 5 of the Euroleague playoffs. There have been some pretty interesting and exciting matches in this series, some with the players in the middle of attention, some with the officials, but all this doesn’t matter now because everything came down to tonight’s 40 minutes.
Before Betting on Barcelona vs. Olympiacos
Barca managed to take a break right away in Game 3, but instead of pushing the rivals even harder in the next one, they collapsed, allowing one of the worst defeats this year, 92-58. Still, their home-court edge will give them an advantage in the final meeting of the series.
Former NBA star Jabari Parker leads Barca in scoring in these playoffs, delivering 15 points per game and 5.8 boards. He was the key to success in winning in Athens, hitting the points from the free-throw line in the last seconds and leading Blaugrana to the win. Willy Hernangomez adds 10.5 points with 4.8 rebounds.
On the other side, Oly chased away the poor atmosphere following a loss in Game 3 with a strong bounce back. Many expected them to secure the Final Four with two wins at home, as they immediately took a break in Barcelona, winning Game 1, 77-75. However, a tragic ending in Game 3, when Filip Petrusev made an obvious foul in the event’s final moments, giving Parker three free throws, ruined that.
Petrusev, once a big prospect for the Philadelphia 76ers, has 11.5 points with 4.8 boards in the playoffs, while the top scorer for Oly is Shaquielle McKissic with 12 buckets. We have to mention the former Gonzaga star, Nigel Williams-Goss, who adds 11.3 points and 3.5 assists.
Barcelona vs. Olympiacos Game 5 Euroleague Offshore Betting Odds
All the games in this series were pretty tight. The line for the total is set at 152.5 points, and we would pick under. Oly’s defense should be at its finest, while on the other side, Barca also knows to push hard on the defensive side of the ball in situations like this.
