Would You Bet on Barcelona to Win Liga ACB?

Away from the famous El Classico on a football pitch, the sporting academies from both clubs face off for the Spanish Championship on the Basketball court. Would you bet on Barcelona to win Liga ACB against strong favorites Real Madrid?

According to online sportbook news in Spain, a bet on Barcelona to win Liga ACB is unlikely but not out of the question. The news reporting on the Spanish club comes in after their recent 3-point home defeat to Unicaja.

History between the two

Before jumping into the statistics, possibly the two greatest rivals in the sporting world are Real Madrid and Barcelona. Apart from sharing a total 51 Liga ACB trophies between them, it was last a surprising finish to last season’s league with Valencia Basket winning their first Spanish Championship title. On a run of 5 straight wins, Madrid are 8 points clear of Barcelona with only one loss.

(source: RTVE.es)

Why a Bet on Barcelona could turn out for the better?

Online sportsbook sites in Spain have ranked 5/2 odds for Barcelona to win the championship. Those odds are justified by their performances of late but should the Catalan side regain their form, the tables could be turning. The one loss Real Madrid suffered came at home to Barcelona when the managed only 80 to Barca’s 84 points. The Catalans were victorious in that battle but will they win the war?

Liga ACB betting odds at Unibet Sportsbook

If Barcelona Lassa can turn around their form against the lower teams, and still be victorious against Madrid and Valencia, their 5/2 betting odds would appear to be a give-away. If you aren’t positive about the Catalans dominating the last phase of the league, bet on Real Madrid for 11/20 betting odds at Unibet Sportsbook.