The United States takes on Montenegro a -27 favorite in a second round FIBA World Cup game on Friday, September 1. U.S. versus Montenegro is the highlight contest of what promises to be a great day of basketball action. Earlier, Serbia battles Italy a -7 chalk.
Then after the U.S. game, Canada takes on Brazil a -18.5 favorite.
Check out FIBA World Cup odds, analysis, and free picks for six of Friday’s second round contests.
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Final Games of First Round: Friday, September 1st, 2023
Serbia vs Italy
FIBA Odds: Serbia -7; Italy +7
Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 3:45 am | ESPN+
Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
Based on group play, Serbia should easily cover the spread. The Italians lost to the Dominican Republic while Serbia won all three of their group games by double-digits.
For sure, Serbia played in a much easier group. However, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Jovic, and Nikola Milutinov are playing lights out. The Serbs are a title contender. Back Serbia to cash.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Serbia | Bet Serbia vs Italy
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Germany vs Georgia
FIBA Odds: Germany -16.5; Georgia +16.5
Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 4:15 am | ESPN+
Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan
Georgia is shooting 53.8% from the field. That won’t cut it against Germany, which is shooting close to 72% from inside the three point line.
The Germans struggled to beat Australia, but other than that tough game, Germany rolled through their other group opponents. Denis Schroeder is averaging close to 20 per game. He should score around 30 against Georgia.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Germany | Bet Germany vs Georgia
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USA vs Montenegro
FIBA Odds: USA -27; Montenegro +27
Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 4:30 am | ESPN+/ESPN2
Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
Anthony Edwards is pacing the Americans. Edwards leads Team USA in points and is second in rebounds.
The U.S. is shooting 39% from three as a team. Montenegro doesn’t come close to the United State’s efficiency. So although the line is high, the Americans cover.
FIBA World Cup Pick: USA | Bet USA vs Montenegro
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Slovenia vs Australia
FIBA Odds: Slovenia +6;Australia -6
Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 7:55 am | ESPN+
Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan
Australia’s lone hiccup so far this FIBA World Cup came is an 85-82 loss to Germany. The Germans, like the Aussies, were on the short list of teams that could upset the United States at this year’s FIBA WC.
But although Australia is the overall better team, they face one of the top basketball players in the world on Friday in Slovenia’s Luka Doncic. Luka is averaging 30 points, 8 boards, and 7 assists per game.
Doncic won’t let the Aussie’s get too far ahead. Taking the points on the dog makes sense.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Slovenia | Bet Slovenia vs Australia
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Lithuania vs Greece
FIBA Odds: Lithuania -7.5; Greece +7.5
Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 8:25 am | ESPN+
Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
Greece has played well this tournament. Making it out of the same group as the United States is an accomplishment.
But on Friday, the Grecians will struggle big time against Lithuania. The Lithuanians have great size and it’s quality size as well.
Jonas Valanciunas is one of the better centers in the NBA. Valanciunas is averaging close to 14 points and about 11 rebounds at the FIBA World Cup. Greece will have no answer for Jonas.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Lithuania | Bet Lithuania vs Greece
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Canada vs Brazil
FIBA Odds: Canada -18.5; Brazil +18.5
Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 9:15 am | ESPN+
Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia
NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kelly Olynyk, and RJ Barrett have led Canada to 3 straight wins of 26 or more points. Canada showed how good they were in their first game, dominating a France side led by Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier 95-65.
Brazil has some decent players. But Canada boasts one of the tournament’s top rosters. At -18.5, the Canadians are an overlay, which tells you how dominant Canada has been at the FIBA World Cup.
FIBA World Cup Pick: Canada | Bet Canada vs Brazil
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