2023-24 EuroLeague Round 9: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv November 16, 2023 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul will face Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in Round 9 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague season.

Game time is set 5:45PM GMT at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia.

Both teams are eager to bounce back with a win after absorbing Round 8 losses with their respective opponents.

Fenerbahce's coach Dimitris Itoudis lamented that their offensive was too flat after they were blown away by Crvena Zvezda.

The possible return of Nick Calathes and Marco Guduric could give the team the needed offensive boost.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv must improve its perimeter shooting after they were edged out by Olympiacos in Round 8.

Backcourt duo Lorenzo Brown and Tami Blatt must play well together after their disastrous 1-of-3 shooting from the 3-point area in their Round 8 loss.

Wade Baldwin is expected to suit up for the team after he missed the last game due to an undisclosed illness.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv as the favorites to win over Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on Thursday night.