2023 FIBA World Cup Betting Predictions for Semifinals

2023 FIBA World Cup Betting Predictions for Semifinals

The final four are set for the FIBA World Cup. The four teams left remaining in this men’s basketball tournament are ones that everyone would have expected.

Several of the teams still remaining did take a surprising loss during the group stage that cast some doubt on how far they would be able to advance in the tournament.

But none of that matters now. The four remaining teams are ready to bring home another title. Check out FIBA World Cup lines, analysis, for Semifinals matches.

 

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2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup | 19th edition of the FIBA World Cup for men’s national basketball teams
Semifinals: Friday, September 8th, 2023

 

Canada vs Serbia

FIBA Odds: Canada -5.5 vs Serbia +5.5 / Canada -232; Serbia +1851 / O/U 176
Friday, September 8th at 4:30 am ET | ESPN+
Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Philippines

The Canadians found themselves being doubted after a group-stage loss to Brazil. However, Canada, who is 5-1 in the tournament, has a strong contingent of NBA players that have all been performing well. Shair Gilgous-Alexander has been one of the best players overall, averaging 25 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.05 assists per game.

RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk also average 14.7 and 11.2 points per game, respectively. Canada’s shooting has been excellent, as the Canadians average 50 percent from the field and 39.7 from the 3-point line. The Canadians also are aggressive going toward the rim, averaging 23 free-throw attempts per game.

Serbia took a bizarre loss to Italy during the group stage. Otherwise, the Serbian team has been playing strong basketball. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the team’s top scorer, putting in 18.8 points per game. Nikola Milutinov averages 13.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

Serbia has an efficient offense, making 55 percent of its field goals. The Serbians also get to the free-throw line 23.5 times per game.

Canada Last 5

Date OPP Result
9/6/23 vs SLO W100-89
9/3/23 vs ESP W88-85
9/1/23 vs BRA L69-65
8/29/23 vs LAT W101-75
8/27/23 vs LIB W128-73

Serbia Last 5

Date OPP Result
9/6/23 vs LTU W87-68
9/3/23 vs DOM W112-79
9/1/23 vs ITA L78-76
8/29/23 vs SSD W115-83
8/27/23 vs PUR W94-77
 

Canada is a 5.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 176 points.

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Germany vs USA

FIBA Odds: Germany +10 vs USA -10 / Germany +405; USA -588 / O/U 178.5
Friday, September 8th at 8:30 am ET | ESPN2
Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Philippines

Germany is the lone unbeaten team remaining and has shown a nice amount of balance throughout the tournament. The Germans are led by Dennis Schroder, who averages 18 points and 6.3 assists per game.

The Wagner brothers, Franz and Moritz, also average 13 and 12.8 points per game, respectively. Franz also leads the team in rebounding by pulling down 7.0 rebounds per game, while Moritz averages 5.7 per game.

Germany does most of its best work from inside the 3-point line, converting 61.1 percent of its two-point attempts. The Germans only get to the free-throw line 16.8 times per game. Team USA is 5-1 in the tournament and only took a surprising loss to Lithuania.

The Americans have seen Anthony Edwards carry the scoring load by putting up 17.3 points per game. Mikal Bridges and Austin Reaves also average 12.2 and 11 points per game, respectively. Team USA shoots 53 percent from the field and averages 25.5 free-throw attempts per game.

The United States has struggled defensively at times this tournament. What the United States will have to do in order to do move on will be tougher on that end of the court.

Germany Last 5

Date OPP Result
9/6/23 vs LAT W81-79
9/3/23 vs SLO W100-71
9/1/23 vs GEO W100-73
8/29/23 vs FIN W101-75
8/27/23 vs AUS W85-82

United States Last 5

Date OPP Result
9/5/23 vs ITA W100-63
9/3/23 vs LTU L110-104
9/1/23 vs MNE W85-73
8/30/23 vs JOR W110-62
8/28/23 vs GRE W109-81
 

The Americans are 10-point favorites, and the over-under is set at 178.5 points.

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