On Saturday, the FIBA World Cup has classification games to figure out which teams will finish seventeenth through thirty-second, which is why our FIBA World Cup Weekend blog handicaps and makes picks for contests that happen on Sunday, September 3.
Check out FIBA World Cup spread line basketball odds, analysis, and free picks for six of Sunday’s top games.
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Italy vs Puerto Rico
FIBA Odds: Italy -8; Puerto Rico +8 / Italy -370; Puerto Rico +284 / O/U 170.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 3:45 am | ESPN+
Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan
On Friday, Italy got by Serbia 78-76, which is the reason the Italians are an 8-point favorite against Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Ricans also won their last game, beating the Dominican Republic 102-97. However, the DR shouldn’t be as good as Italy. Then again, Puerto Rico boasts players who grew up playing American style basketball. Taking the 8 points makes sense.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Puerto Rico | Bet Italy vs Puerto Rico
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Greece vs Montenegro
FIBA Odds: Greece +2.5; Montenegro -2.5 / Greece +120; Montenegro -147 / O/U 159.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 4:25 am | ESPN+
Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
Both teams failed in their last. Lithuania dusted Greece 92-67 and the United States beat Montenegro 85-73.
Greece’s loss was worse by far. Montenegro stood up to an American side as a +27 underdog. To be fair, the Americans didn’t have to win the match.
Still, the odds in this suggest it’s a close game, but it may not be. Montenegro appears to be an overlay at the +2.5 odds. Back the slight dog to cash.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Montenegro | Bet Greece vs Montenegro
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Brazil vs Latvia
FIBA Odds: Brazil -2.5; Latvia +2.5 / Brazil -144; Latvia +118 / O/U 161.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 5:45 am | ESPN+
Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia
Brazil upset Canada in their final group match. Ah, but it didn’t matter much because the Canadians rolled in their first couple of group games. So beating a Canadian side already thinking of Spain isn’t a big deal.
Latvia also pulled off an upset win, beating Spain. The odds on this will favor Brazil. But Latvia is shooting better than Brazil from both the field and behind the three point line. So take the points on the Latvians.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Latvia | Bet Brazil vs Latvia
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Germany vs Slovenia
FIBA Odds: Germany -5; Slovenia +5 / Germany -222; Slovenia +176 / O/U 175.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 7:10 am | ESPN+
Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan
It’s a shame that Germany must face Luka Doncic and Slovenia at this point at the FIBA World Cup. The Germans and Slovenians are legit challengers to the United States for the trophy.
If same competition is any indication, Slovenia can win this because Germany struggled to beat Australia by 3 while Doncic and his squad dominated. Tough game but we must take the 5 points.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Slovenia | Bet Germany vs Slovenia
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Dominican Republic vs Serbia
FIBA Odds: Dominican Republic +8.5; Serbia -8.5 / Dominican Republic +316; Serbia -416 / O/U 172.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 8:00 am | ESPN+
Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
Both teams lost their last. However, Serbia is the better overall squad. The DR played well in a defeat to Puerto Rico, but the Serbs lost by just 2 versus Italy and Serbia didn’t require a victory.
Serbia is the better team overall and should have no trouble getting by the Dominican Republic. Give the Serbs the nod to win and cover.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Serbia | Bet Dominican Republic vs Serbia
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USA vs Lithuania
FIBA Odds: USA -17.5; Lithuania +17.5 / USA -2500; Lithuania +1011 / O/U 177.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 8:40 am | ESPN+
Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
The issue the U.S. Could have in this game is dealing with Lithuania’s size. The Lithuanians are tall across the board while the United State’s best rebounder is guard Josh Hart.
Lithuania makes this much closer than the 17.5 spread. The United States should win, but this is going to be a tough game. Lithuania to cover is the play.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Lithuania | Bet USA vs Lithuania
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Spain vs Canada
FIBA Odds: Spain +6; Canada -6 / Spain +208; Canada -263 / O/U 167.5
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at 9:30 am | ESPN+
Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia
Although Canada lost their last versus Brazil, oddsmakers are going to make the Canadians the favorite in this. Canada should have no trouble winning and covering the spread.
The Canadians, along with the Germans, have played like FIBA World Cup Champions. Canada boasts the best NBA player at this year’s WC after Luka Doncic in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, Canada is deeper than Slovenia. The Canadians roll over the Spanish with a massive win and cover.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Canada | Bet Spain vs Canada
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