EuroLeague Prediction: Real Madrid – Maccabi Tel Aviv (08-01-2026)

Round 21 of the EuroLeague brings a high-profile clash in Madrid, where Real Madrid host Maccabi Tel Aviv at Movistar Arena. Both teams arrive with recent form pointing toward fast-paced games and elevated scoring, making this matchup particularly interesting from a totals perspective.

For this EuroLeague fixture, Ybets lists competitive lines across the main totals markets, with a clear focus on major European basketball competitions. The platform covers both pre-game and in-play totals, which is especially relevant in matchups involving teams that consistently push tempo and generate high shot volume.

Real Madrid continue to play at a strong offensive rhythm. Across their recent games, Madrid have averaged around 94 points scored, with their last ten outings producing an average total of approximately 181 points.

While their defensive structure remains solid overall, they still allow around 84.2 points per game, a figure that rises against opponents willing to accelerate pace and attack early in the shot clock.

Maccabi Tel Aviv contribute heavily to high totals through both ends of the floor. They score roughly 92 points per game but concede around 91.7, reflecting a team that prioritises tempo and offensive flow over defensive control.

Their last ten matches have produced an average total close to 174 points, underlining how frequently Maccabi games are shaped by sustained scoring runs.

Recent head-to-head meetings support this outlook as well. When these teams met earlier, the game developed into an open contest with long stretches of scoring on both sides.

Maccabi’s speed in transition and willingness to trade baskets aligns directly with Madrid’s ability to punish defensive gaps through ball movement and perimeter shooting.

With both teams trending toward high-scoring performances and statistical profiles that consistently push totals upward, the 173.5 line offers value in a matchup where tempo and offensive efficiency are likely to dictate the outcome.