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Basketball BSL Thu 23 Apr 12:00
Galatasaray SK
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BSL Betting Preview: Merkezefendi vs Galatasaray

Merkezefendi host Galatasaray, with tip-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 23 April.

Few Points Expected

Under 172.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. Merkezefendi and Galatasaray might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this selection at -118.

98-89 Win for Gala in Last H2H Clash

Merkezefendi were beaten last game and this was on the road. Turk Telekom claimed a 91-82 win.

Galatasaray were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Anadolu Efes by a 87-80 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gala had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. They recorded a 98-89 win over Merkezefendi. We’ve seen five Gala wins in the past 9 meetings between the teams.

BSL W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Galatasaray 15 11 2238 2183 55 10-4 5-7 1L
12  Merkezefendi 10 16 2101 2253 -152 7-5 3-11 2L
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Merkezefendi vs Galatasaray Prediction & Betting Tips

This Merkezefendi vs Galatasaray betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this BSL game on the totals. Our pick is Under 172.5 points which can currently be backed at a generous -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 Merkezefendi vs Galatasaray league stats:

  • The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Merkezefendi games at home.
  • The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Merkezefendi games at home.
  • The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Merkezefendi games at home.
  • The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Galatasaray games on the road.
  • The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Galatasaray games.
  • The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Galatasaray games.

Under 172.5 Probability

The best basketball betting sites imply that our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this basketball bet.

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Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 172.5
Spread Galatasaray -4.5
Result & BTTS 80 Galatasaray / No

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 172.5, Galatasaray -4.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Galatasaray to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Merkezefendi Merkezefendi logo 78 - 87 Galatasaray logo Galatasaray

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Galatasaray to record a 87-78 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Merkezefendi vs Galatasaray 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 Gala Moneyline Favorites

Galatasaray are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this BSL game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -208. The market suggests that Merkezefendi are least likely to win at +148.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 172.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 172.5, there are odds of -118.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the BSL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

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Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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
Besiktas 23 4 2354 2074 280 12-1 11-3 5W
Fenerbahce 23 4 2394 2144 250 13-1 10-3 3W
Turk Telekom 19 8 2362 2180 182 12-2 7-6 7W
Bahcesehir 19 8 2236 2101 135 10-3 9-5 2L
Anadolu Efes 17 10 2348 2190 158 10-3 7-7 1W
Trabzonspor 17 10 2344 2229 115 8-5 9-5 2L
Esenler Erokspor 16 11 2220 2128 92 8-6 8-5 1W
Galatasaray 15 11 2238 2183 55 10-4 5-7 1L
Tofas 10 17 2282 2332 -50 7-6 3-11 5L
10  Mersin 9 18 2278 2371 -93 7-7 2-11 5L
11  Manisa 9 18 2204 2335 -131 6-7 3-11 1L
12  Merkezefendi 10 16 2101 2253 -152 7-5 3-11 2L
13  Petkim Spor 9 18 2183 2365 -182 5-9 4-9 2W
14  Bursaspor 8 19 2185 2413 -228 6-8 2-11 1W
15  Karsiyaka 7 20 2178 2387 -209 5-8 2-12 2W
16  Buyukcekmece 4 23 2184 2406 -222 2-12 2-11 2L