Le Portel vs Asvel: Analysis and Prediction – Le Portel will host Asvel this Wednesday in the LNB Pro A third round.
Le Portel vs Asvel Odds
Le Portel vs Asvel (1/2): 4.84 / 1.18
Asian Handicap (+11.5 / -11.5): 1.89 / 1.89
Total Over/Under (156.5): 1.89 / 1.89
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Le Portel Team News
Le Portel narrowly avoided relegation last season with outstanding results in the latter part of the season, but it seems that they are in for a challenging journey once again. They began the LNB Pro A with two losses and a point difference of -54. If a similar scenario unfolds this Wednesday, changes could happen soon.
It’s already evident that Le Portel won’t be able to compensate for the departure of Nadir Hifi to Paris. He was the absolute leader of last season’s team and likely the main reason they avoided relegation. Due to a very small budget, they have been recruiting new players from weaker leagues such as those in Cyprus, Portugal and Poland, and they would need a miracle to maintain their status. Head coach Eric Girard has been associated with Le Portel for more than ten years with a few short breaks, and he is probably the biggest asset in finding a winning formula in this competition. Anthony Roberts will have complete freedom in the offense, but it’s clear that he’s not at Hifi’s level.
After convincing defeats to Bourg and Nanterre, it is very hard to imagine that Le Portel can achieve anything substantial against a team like Asvel. They need to perform beyond their current capabilities, and even that would likely only be enough for a single-digit loss.
Asvel Team News
Asvel had a season they will want to forget as soon as possible. In the LNB Pro A, they didn’t progress beyond the semifinals, and in the EuroLeague, they were the weakest team alongside Alba Berlin. They’ve started the new campaign in the domestic championship with two wins, but that’s expected given they have the second-largest budget.
From the first two games, it can be concluded that Frank Jackson, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Joffrey Lauvergne will be the three players around whom much of Asvel’s offense will revolve. Nando De Colo is a natural leader, but even last season, he had reduced playing time and skipped some games. It will be the same now. Paris Lee and David Lighty also have a certain arsenal and can consistently score in double digits, while Youssoupha Fall has the task of protecting the paint.
Based on what has been seen in the first two rounds, there’s no question about whether Asvel will achieve a triumph here. Head coach T.J. Parker will likely use this game to distribute equal playing time and ensure everyone is fully ready for the first round of the EuroLeague next week.
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Le Portel vs Asvel H2H
Asvel is on a streak of nine consecutive wins against Le Portel. Two of the last three games at”Le Chaudron” ended with Asvel winning by a margin of 20+ points.
Absences and Injuries
All players are available for Le Portel. Mike Scott skipped the previous game for Asvel, but he doesn’t have any serious health issues.
Le Portel vs Asvel Prediction
It won’t be easy for Le Portel to turn things around overnight. They are playing very poorly, and it’s not surprising considering the lack of talent in their roster. Asvel doesn’t want to break their good rhythm and will look to secure another comfortable win. It’s needless to say how much better they are at all positions.
Tip-off Time: Wednesday, 27.09.2023, 21:00 CET
Prediction: Asvel -10.5
Odds: 1.77
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