Match Preview & Analysis

As the EuroLeague regular season nears its conclusion, Olympiacos Piraeus (22-8) hosts AS Monaco (18-12) on March 27, 2025, at 19:15. Olympiacos has already secured a direct playoff spot and home-court advantage in the quarterfinals, while Monaco is striving to solidify its postseason position. In their previous encounter on December 4, 2024, Olympiacos triumphed over Monaco with a score of 89-80. Historically, the head-to-head record is closely contested, with Olympiacos leading 7-6 since 2000.Statistically, both teams exhibit strong offensive capabilities. Olympiacos averages 86.9 points per game, while Monaco is close behind at 86.7. Defensively, Olympiacos allows 81.2 points per game, compared to Monaco's 83.0. Notably, Olympiacos excels in assists, averaging 21.1 per game, ranking first in the league, whereas Monaco averages 19.0, placing them eighth. Regarding injuries, Monaco may be without Nick Calathes and Furkan Korkmaz, both of whom are likely to miss the game. For Olympiacos, Keenan Evans and Moses Wright are confirmed absentees. Considering these factors, the recommendation is to back Olympiacos to cover the -5.5 spread. Their superior record, home-court advantage, and Monaco's potential absences suggest that Olympiacos is well-positioned to secure a victory by at least six points.