Our Milano vs Paris prediction is for the underdogs to pull off the upset. Paris enters this game expected to drop to 0-2 to start out their EuroLeague era, but they will be a tougher out for Milano than many believe.
Milano Blown Out in Opener
Milano was smothered by Monaco in their opener, losing 93-80. While the offense played well, the defense was invisible. They gave up the 2nd-most points of any team in Week 1, despite being expected to have a relatively strong defense. Milano will aim to put that result behind them and bounce back in a winnable Week 2 matchup. They shot 55.6% from deep in last week’s loss. Doing that again would all but guarantee the victory over Paris.
Paris Narrowly Lost in Inaugural Game
Paris played one of the most competitive games in their first EuroLeague bout, but ultimately lost. The biggest thing hampering them was poor shooting. Paris shot 41.5% from the field in the defeat and an abysmal 26.1% from deep. Those numbers pale in comparison to Milano from Week 1 and are an area that absolutely needs to be worked on this week. On the other hand, their narrow defeat came down to the wire thanks to their defense.
Milano vs Paris Prediction: Paris Claims the Upset
Milano enters this game as the favorite at home. They typically finish around the middle of the pack, but may have trouble sizing up a Paris team that is new to the league. Expect both teams to shoot closer to the league average this week, with Paris posting a stronger offensive performance and Milano fading a bit. Ultimately, this game should come down to the wire. We like Paris’ chances of pulling off the upset here.
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