Paris Basketball - AS Monaco predictions and free betting tips [09/06/2024]

Today, in the 3rd game of the French basketball championship final, Paris and Monaco will clash.

Paris

Paris displayed some uncertainty on their path to the French basketball championship final. In the quarter-finals, the Parisians dealt with Cholet, winning the series 2-1. In the semi-finals, the team faced ASVEL and managed to overcome their opponent, securing a victory in the decisive game of the 5-match series with a score of 98-92, coming back from a 1-2 deficit. This success allowed Paris to approach the final series against Monaco with great ambitions. The final series began with a loss for Paris in the first away match with a score of 80-90, but in the next game, the Parisians managed to take revenge, defeating Monaco 77-70. In this victory, Nadir Hifi and TJ Shorts played crucial roles, scoring a combined 45 points, effectively dismantling the opponent's defence. The Parisian team showcased dominance in rebounds - 43:35, but struggled with three-pointers, converting only 7 out of 24 attempts.  

Unsurprisingly, the season can already be considered successful for Paris, given their victory in the EuroCup and qualification for the EuroLeague next season. This success provides the team with additional motivation and opportunities for further growth. It is also important to note that in the second game of the final series, the Parisians improved their defensive and rebounding performance, which was a key moment before the continuation of the series. The effective play of TJ Shorts and Nadir Hifi, along with improved team play, could help Paris achieve ultimate success in the final series.

Monaco

Monaco finished the regular season on a high note, occupying the top spots in the standings from the start. In the quarter-final playoffs, the team successfully defeated Le Portel 2-0, and then in a tough battle overcame Bourg in four matches, winning the decisive game 76-71. In the semi-finals, the Monegasques lost the second game to Bourg, but scraped through in the series' other matches, taking the victories in clutch moments twice out of their 3 wins - 85-81 and 76-71. In the final series against Paris, the start was promising: the first game ended in a Monaco victory with a score of 90-80 thanks to an outstanding performance by Mike James, who scored 31 points. However, in the second game, there was a decline, and the Monegasques lost with a result of 70-77. The drop in scoring was notably apparent for James, who was limited to just 10 points. This game revealed the team's lack of stability in attack, while poor execution of three-pointers (7 out of 26) and free throws (17 out of 32) complicated the task.

Despite the instability, Monaco still possesses the potential and experience to get back in the game. Historically, the team has performed well in Paris, regularly scoring over 92 points per match in previous seasons. To win the next game and improve their overall chances in the series, the Monegasques need to find a way to enhance the efficiency of Mike James and other key players in their attack.

Prediction for the Match Paris vs Monaco

In this match, I anticipate a fierce battle and a total points over 165.5. In the second game of the series, both teams missed from all positions and weakly executed free throws, although the game's tempo was not low. In the regular season, Paris and Monaco regularly exceeded a total of 170 points, so I expect a similar result today.