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The high-octane action in the EuroLeague continues across January 16 and 17, as the 22nd round of games are staged. Action will take place across Europe, with important clashes set for the race to finish in a playoff spot. You can find our EuroLeague picks for round 22 here.

EuroLeague Picks

Lyon-Villeurbanne vs. Alba Berlin

A tense affair is set for France on January 16, as two sides that have underperformed this season will collide. Lyon have gone 9-12 in the EuroLeague this season, while Berlin have gone 3-18. Despite sitting bottom of the standings, a chance could be taken on the visitors after winning three of their last four against their French opponents.

Paris vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv

The pressure will be on the home team on Thursday, as Paris require a win to remain in the playoff spots. Paris have won 12 of their 20 matches this season, and they rank among the leaders in terms of points scored. It appears hard to bet against the hosts when making EuroLeague picks, as Maccabi have lost two of their last four.

Milano vs. Partizan

Milano and Partizan are both in the playoff mix at this stage of the season, with Milano sitting seventh and the visitors currently 12th. Partizan could be an interesting play this week after winning each of their last two in all competitions.

Real Madrid vs. Olympiacos

The current league-leaders will be aiming to continue their excellent campaign with a 16th win in Spain this week. Real Madrid will have home field advantage after going 12-9 in the EuroLeague. Therefore, a rare defeat could be inflicted on Olympiacos, with Real having won three of their last four against their opponents.

Fenerbahce vs. Zalgris

Time is running out for Zalgris in their race to finish in a playoff spot this season. They come into the round sitting eleventh with a record of 10-10. Fenerbahce looks to be the obvious play after winning each of their last five matches across all competitions.

Crvena Zvezda vs. Monaco

Monaco should come into this round in good confidence after winning five of their last six matches. However, the fact that Crvena Zvezda will have home advantage can’t be overlooked. The hosts have a record of 12-8 this season, and they rank among the best defensive teams in the EuroLeague.

Baskonia vs. Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos have been one of the most eye-catching attacking teams in the EuroLeague this season, with only Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv scoring more points. Defeats are a rarity for the visitors, evident as they have won their last nine. That sequence could continue against Baskonia this week.

Bayern Munich vs. Virtus Bologna

Wins have been hard to achieve for Virtus Bologna this season, going 6-14 in the EuroLeague. The pressure will be on the home team, as they sit in the final play-in spot and within a victory of the playoffs. Their need for a win makes them one of the leading EuroLeague picks in round 22.

Barcelona vs. Anadolu Efes

Barcelona chase a 12th win of the season when they collide with playoff-chasing Anadolu Efes this week. The hosts have won their last two after losing successive matches. That makes them a standout selection against a rival that has suffered defeats in four of their last five.

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