Canada vs Slovenia Prediction - Basketball World Championship
Canada vs. Slovenia Form
The Canadians secured their spot in the playoffs by finishing first in the group stage. Their loss to Brazil (66:69) put their position in jeopardy, but they ultimately shared points with second-placed Latvia. So, Canada will enter this match in excellent form with four wins and one loss.
On the other hand, Slovenia has an identical form. Slovenians lost only one game in the five group stage matches to Germany (100:71). Thanks to this loss and Germany’s outstanding performance, Slovenia qualified as the second team in their group.
Canada vs. Slovenia Player Statistics
The most prolific player for Canada and the main reason for their playoff qualification is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous averages 23.8 points per game, totalling 119 points for the entire championship.
However, he was surpassed by the leader of the Slovenian team, Luka Dončić. Dončić’s average of 26.4 points per game makes him the most effective player in the tournament. His 132 points in five games are an outstanding average.
Canada vs. Slovenia Odds
What’s most important for our Canada vs. Slovenia tip are the current odds. At the moment, bookmakers favour Canada, offering odds of 1.32 for their victory. Canada is, on paper, the stronger team, but they must not enter the match unprepared.
On the other hand, the odds for Slovenia are currently at 4.00. However, what can’t be seen in the odds is that Slovenia has a good chance to advance. Both teams are fighting for their first World Cup semifinal, so Slovenia’s chances are better than they appear.
Bookmakers seem quite certain about favouring Canada, so the odds for Canada to win with a handicap (7.5) are 1.83. The current points line for the game is 176.5, with odds of 1.90 for over or under.
Canada vs. Slovenia Predictions
Finally, our Canada vs. Slovenia prediction looks at some of the more popular markets. While it’s uncertain to bet on the winner of this match, what can be expected is individual player performance.
The line for Canada’s main player, Shai, is currently set at 26.5. His average points scored are currently below that line, but this is a game of great significance.
On the other hand, the line for Slovenia’s captain, Luka Dončić, is 30.5. What is often forgotten and overshadowed by Dončić’s play is the rest of the team. Slovenia has top-notch players who are just waiting for their chance.
One thing is certain: both teams will leave it all on the court. For everything else, our World Cup tips are here to help.
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