Spain vs Greece Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 7/30/24

Spain and Greece will hope to secure their first win at the Paris 2024 Olympics when they clash. Both sides had exceptional qualifying performances, and now it’s time for them to bring that form to the Olympics. Both Santi Aldama and Giannis Antetokounmpo set new records in their last games. Which of the two NBA stars will lead his team to glory? Our Spain vs Greece prediction at 1.90 odds is available below!

Greece are favorites with an implied probability of 65.8% to win this one at 1.52 odds, while Spain are available at 2.60 odds. The point spread is +/-3.5 points, and the total points line is at 162.5.

Spain will battle Greece on Tuesday morning at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France for their second game of the Paris 2024 Olympic clashes in Group A. For more Olympic Games picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Spain vs Greece Prediction 

• Selections: Greece -3.5
• Odds: 1.90 (TRACKED TIP)
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds updated on July 29th, 2024. 

Spain vs Greece Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
• Time: 11:00 (CET)
• Arena: Pierre Mauroy Stadium
• Location: Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France

Spain Injury Report, Team News

Spain started their journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 92-80 loss to Australia. Spain shot just 39.1% (27 of 69) from the field, 32.4% (12 of 37) from the 3-point range and 73.7% (14 of 19) from the charity stripe. Despite the loss, Santi Aldama showed his NBA credentials, leading the scoring with a tems-high 27 points. Sergio Llull also showed his passion for the team as well with  15 three-point shots, 2 assists and a total of 17 points. 

The recent loss ended Spain’s 7-game winning run after an exceptional qualification rounds and friendlies. Spain now enter this clash with a must-win mindset to keep their hope of qualifying out of this group alive. 

Greece Injury Report, Team News

Greece suffered a 79-86 loss to Canada in their first game of the Paris 2024 games. Greece shot just 39% (23 of 59) from the field, 28.1% (9 of 32) from the 3-point range and 75% (24 of 32) from the charity stripe. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the only active NBA player in the roster, led the scoring with a game-high 34 points and 5 rebounds, and Kostas Papanikolaou supported with 17 points. 

This loss will be the second loss in a row for Greece after losing their last preparatory game 94-72 to Serbia. They had won their last 10 games before these losses. With Giannis Antetokounmpo still in super form, Greece will be out in full force to pick up this vital win to boost their chance of qualification. 

Spain vs Greece Betting Trends 

• Spain are 8-5 SU against Greece.
• Spain are 7-4 SU in their games in 2024.
• Spain are 0-1 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Spain are 0-1 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Greece are 0-1 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Greece are 1-0 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Greece are 10-2 SU  in their games in 2024.

Spain vs Greece H2H

Greece and Spain have met 13 times. Greece won 5 times and Spain won 8 times. The last game between the two sides ended in a 87-80 win for Spain. The two sides met at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in Group B and Spain won 81-66.

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