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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 25 5 2602 2304 298 13-2 12-3 1W
Merkezefendi 12 18 2449 2593 -144 8-7 4-11 1L
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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 +750 about the underdogs.

16.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 167.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 167.5 at -114.

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Team Stats

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Moneyline
  • 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 25 5 2644 2393 251 13-2 12-3 1W
Besiktas 25 5 2602 2304 298 13-2 12-3 1W
Bahcesehir 21 9 2495 2349 146 11-4 10-5 1L
Anadolu Efes 20 10 2650 2446 204 12-3 8-7 4W
Turk Telekom 20 10 2609 2436 173 13-2 7-8 1L
Trabzonspor 19 11 2585 2459 126 10-5 9-6 1W
Galatasaray 17 13 2573 2515 58 10-5 7-8 1W
Esenler Erokspor 17 13 2439 2348 91 8-7 9-6 1W
Merkezefendi 12 18 2449 2593 -144 8-7 4-11 1L
10  Tofas 12 18 2518 2559 -41 9-6 3-12 2W
11  Manisa 11 19 2456 2579 -123 7-8 4-11 2W
12  Bursaspor 10 20 2441 2651 -210 7-8 3-12 1L
13  Petkim Spor 9 21 2399 2614 -215 5-10 4-11 3L
14  Karsiyaka 9 21 2408 2623 -215 7-8 2-13 1W
15  Mersin 9 21 2537 2650 -113 7-8 2-13 8L
16  Buyukcekmece 4 26 2422 2708 -286 2-13 2-13 5L

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