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Canada vs Slovenia FIBA World Cup picks

Canada vs Slovenia FIBA World Cup match preview

In the quarterfinal match of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Canada and Slovenia are set for a showdown on Wednesday, September 6. With both teams looking strong, This promises to be a competitive game.

Canada, led by NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has surged to become the second favorite in the tournament. They’ve showcased their prowess by winning three out of three in the first group phase, notably crushing fourth-ranked France with a 30-point lead.

Although they had a loss to Brazil in the group phase (69-65), they quickly bounced back by defeating defending champions Spain with an 88-85 win. On the hand Slovenia has made it to the quarter finals for the time since 2014. Their key player is Luka Doncic, who has been scoring heavily throughout the tournament.

They started off strong with four wins, including a victory over Australia (91-80) who is ranked third.

However their winning streak came to an end when they suffered a defeat against Germany (100-71) in their recent match. Although Doncic plays a role for Slovenia, Canada has a well rounded and versatile team overall.

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Canada vs Slovenia FIBA betting predictions

While Slovenia relies heavily on Doncic’s brilliance, Canada boasts a deeper and more versatile squad. They’ve already defeated tournament favorites like France and Spain. Our prediction leans towards Canada’s advantage, expecting them to cover the -8.5 point spread paying a -111.11 with the top sportsbooks.

If you are looking for a little more value, consider placing Canada to cover the spread at -8.5, the total points to under 177.5, RJ Barrett (Candad) to score 15+ points and Luka Doncic (Slovenia) to score 20+ points for a total return of +675 with Bovada.

With Canada’s well-rounded team and impressive recent form, they should secure a spot in the semi-finals by outperforming Slovenia, who have played a slightly weaker schedule.
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