Canada vs Dominican Republic: Analysis and Prediction – Canada and Dominican Republic will play friendly game before FIBA World Cup.
Canada vs Dominican Republic Odds
Canada vs Dominican Republic (1/2): 1.055/8.25
Asian Handicap (-15.5 / +15.5): 1.83/1.83
Total Over/Under (156.5): 1.83/1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Canada Team News
Canada has played four friendly games so far. They were 1-1 in the duels against Germany, while they convincingly celebrated in the meeting with New Zealand. The biggest challenge was the Spanish national team. They won after overtime and prove to everyone that they are big threat on the World Cup.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shined again. He and R.J. Barrett showed during the preparatory period who will take the most responsibility, and therefore the most shots. In the last three games, they scored a total of 133 points. Also they led Canada in win over Spain.
A win against Spain can only be an additional motive against the extremely talented Dominican Republic. The style of play cultivated by both teams is reflected in the fast transition basketball. However, the defensive quality that Lou Dort and Dillon Brooks possess as Canada’s best player in defence is an additional factor in their favor.
Dominican Republic Team News
Before the friendly matches, the Dominican Republic lifted the trophy at the Central American and Caribbean Cup. Then they lost two games in a row, against Puerto Rico and Latvia. Certainly, for them, Canada will be the most serious rival in the preparation period.
The biggest reinforcement for the Dominican Republic is certainly Karl Anthony-Towns, who will play again for the national team after a ten-year break. Andres Feliz and Eloy Vargas appeared during all the qualifying matches. With that trio, the Dominican Republic has the quality to provide quality resistance.
The World Cup starts in seven days. Just one day after the this game against Canada, the Dominican Republic will play against Spain. In those two matches, they have enough space to improve and see what they can do against the best without much pressure. It is certainly a fact that they are playing against one of the favorites for the World Cup title.
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Canada vs Dominican Republic H2H
These two national teams have played 13 games in their history. Canada won nine times.
Absences and Injuries
The most important absence looking at both squads is certainly Jamal Murray who will not be playing for Canada. He misses the World Cup due to injury. The Dominican Republic is missing veteran Al Horford and another player with NBA experience, Chris Duarte. They also will not be the part of national team on Mundobasket.
Canada vs Dominican Republic – Prediction
Canada won against Spain after overtime after a close 80:80 in regular time. The Dominican Republic insists on a fast game. It should be expected that without the already mentioned pressure, both of them will play an interesting game with a big number of points. We expect the total after the game to be above the offered margin.
Tip-off Time: Friday 18.08.2023, 18:00 CET
Prediction: Over 156.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: Bet365