On January 19, at 18:15 GMT we have the confrontation between AS Karditsa and Promitheas Patras at the New Indoors Karditsa Gum. While the Stoiximan Basket League is undoubtedly a domain of the two Euroleague clubs, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, it is always a badge of honor for the team that will finish 3rd and have the home field advantage at the playoffs. And this is what this fight is about.
No room to drop points for both
The home team have a record of 21 points resulting from 7 wins and 7 losses, with a -25-point differential. They come to this match after a 93 – 72 loss against Olympiacos BC, which makes it 3 losses in the last 5 matches. Their recent performances dropped them on the 7th spot. A loss would see them out of the playoffs position.
On the other hand, the visitors are ranked 3rd with 22 points and a record of 8 victories and 6 defeats; and a -21 balance. Their recent form consists of a 3-game winning streak in all competitions. Additionally, they have won their last 4 games on the road.
AS Karditsas vs Promitheas Patras – The Odds
The bookmakers offer @1.87 for the hosts and @1.96 for Promitheas. Those are clearly saying that they expect a battle. However. considering Karditsa’s latest performances, especially the ones at home, and the fact that the last time the visitors came to this stadium, they suffered a rather humilating defeat, these prices are a real bargain.
Typically, if an outside observer saw the story of W-L-L-W-W and W-L-L-W-L for the two sides respectively, it should be even money for the victor. But…. Considering which teams each one faced (Olympiacos, AEK, Panathinaikos, PAOK and ARIS for Karditsa – ARIS, Lavrio, Maroussi, Panionios and Peristeri for Patras), we have a slight advantage for the away team.
Our suggestion for this one
Basically, it is rather evident that the team from Patras is on a better form. Adding to the above the history between the two that says that Promitheas have won 4 out of 5, we believe that they will also win this one even if it will not be a walk in the park.
It might not be ideal to get a payout at only @1.96 but it’s the best option for those who will open an account at the best betting software and decide to follow our train of thought.
