adam-williams/&source=gmail&ust=1746538790837000&usg=AOvVaw3ffWxNOrrCRT7NdTP2oSsM" href="https://legalbet.uk/expert/adam-williams/" target="_blank">Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroLeague match.
Following a 2:0 start to the series in favour of AS Monaco, many anticipated a straightforward victory for the squad. However, Barcelona had other plans and now return to Monaco for a decisive Game 5 — this time not as underdogs, but with a clear psychological edge.
AS Monaco
It was AS Monaco’s offence that faced significant difficulties during the games in Spain. In both fixtures, the team relied almost entirely on Mike James, who posted 20 and 16 points respectively, while early series standouts such as Alpha Diallo, Mouhammadou Jaiteh, and Daniel Theis virtually disappeared from the court. While it is understandable that the most experienced player takes on added responsibility in clutch moments, it is unrealistic to expect him to carry the team with 40-point performances alone.
Barcelona
Barcelona also have a leader, albeit, somewhat surprisingly, it is not Kevin Punter. The star guard has averaged just 13.7 points throughout the series and tends to defer possession in crucial moments. What kept the squad afloat under Joan Peñarroya’s direction was the veteran presence of Jabari Parker, who delivered an average of 19 points in the last two games. That said, it is evident he struggles without a consistent secondary scoring option. While Guillermo Hernangómez and Darío Brizuela are capable of stepping up, relying on role players in a fifth and final play-off encounter is a considerable risk.
AS Monaco vs Barcelona Prediction
As the series progresses towards its conclusion, scoring has noticeably declined. In their most recent head-to-head match-up, the two teams combined for just 151 points, and we are confident that the total will not significantly exceed that this time either. Both squads understand the weight of every mistake and missed shot, and they will likely aim to keep errors to a minimum. We are backing Total Under.
