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BSL Betting Preview: Besiktas vs Merkezefendi

Besiktas host Merkezefendi, with tip-off set for 12:00 on Friday 6 March.

Back Besiktas to Rack Up the Points

There’s a case for taking the -118 that Besiktas can overcome the -16.5 in their meeting with Merkezefendi. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

7 Victories for Besiktas in Previous 9 H2H Games

Besiktas won last time out by a 88-61 scoreline. It was on the road against Bursaspor.

Merkezefendi lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Manisa 93-77.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Besiktas and Merkezefendi saw the former win. It was a 95-77 scoreline. Besiktas have racked up six straight victories over Merkezefendi. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 9.

BSL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Besiktas 17 3 1710 1511 199 8-1 9-2 4W
11  Merkezefendi 8 12 1626 1734 -108 6-4 2-8 2L
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Besiktas vs Merkezefendi Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Besiktas vs Merkezefendi with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on Besiktas who are -16.5 on the spread. They should enjoy a big victory in this BSL showdown and cover the line at odds of -118.

Our Turkish BSL picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Besiktas vs Merkezefendi league stats:

  • The -16.5 line has been covered by Besiktas in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -16.5 line has been covered by Besiktas in 2 consecutive games against Merkezefendi.

Besiktas -16.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Bet Builder Tips

Spread Besiktas -16.5
Totals Under 170.5
Result & BTTS 80 Besiktas / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Besiktas Besiktas logo 92 - 73 Merkezefendi logo Merkezefendi

There’s the chance to land fantastic odds when it comes to Besiktas winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 92-73 triumph in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Besiktas vs Merkezefendi Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Besiktas Big Favorites

Besiktas have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -2000 favorites for this BSL game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 95% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Merkezefendi, you will find +700 about the underdogs.

16.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 170.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 170.5 at -118.

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Team Stats

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  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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BSL Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Fenerbahce 18 2 1777 1566 211 10-0 8-2 8W
Besiktas 17 3 1710 1511 199 8-1 9-2 4W
Trabzonspor 14 6 1743 1637 106 6-3 8-3 1L
Bahcesehir 14 6 1625 1548 77 7-2 7-4 2W
Anadolu Efes 12 8 1761 1638 123 8-2 4-6 2W
Turk Telekom 12 8 1705 1599 106 9-2 3-6 2L
Galatasaray 12 8 1716 1640 76 8-2 4-6 1W
Esenler Erokspor 11 9 1625 1578 47 6-5 5-4 2L
Tofas 9 11 1665 1654 11 7-2 2-9 1W
10  Mersin 8 12 1679 1733 -54 6-5 2-7 3W
11  Merkezefendi 8 12 1626 1734 -108 6-4 2-8 2L
12  Manisa 7 13 1582 1666 -84 4-5 3-8 2W
13  Petkim Spor 6 14 1610 1757 -147 3-7 3-7 1L
14  Bursaspor 6 14 1592 1754 -162 5-6 1-8 5L
15  Karsiyaka 4 16 1584 1781 -197 3-7 1-9 4L
16  Buyukcekmece 2 18 1566 1770 -204 2-9 0-9 7L