Greece vs Germany: Analysis and Prediction – As part of preparations for the FIBA World Cup, Greece and Germany will play a game.
Greece vs Germany Odds
Greece vs Germany (1/2): 2.25 / 1.55
Asian Handicap (+4.5 / -4.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Total Over/Under (159.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Greece Team News
Greece played five preparation games. They won two times against Slovenia and then went on three games losing streak. First, they had a defeat against Serbia, then to Italy, and yesterday they lost to the USA.
Dimitris Itoudis won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nick Calathes, and Kostas Sloukas for this World Cup. Their offense is having huge issues with a lack of three-point shooting and there is no dominant scoring force. Against Serbia and Italy, they scored just 134 points in two games. Also, against the USA, they shot an abysmal 36% for two and 32% for three.
Tiredness could be a factor because Greece will play back-to-back after playing a fast-paced game against the USA yesterday. When it is paired with offensive problems, this game could be problematic for Greece. Itoudis will probably use wider rotation so he doesn’t risk injuries.
Germany Team News
Germany played four preparation games. They won against Sweden and Canada, and after that, they participated in DBB Supercup. In the Supercup, they first won against China, and in the finals, they lost in overtime against Canada. While games against Sweden and China are not much relevant, Germany showcased against Canada that they will be competitive.
There won’t be Maxi Kleber, but that is not an issue for Germany. Dennis Schroeder and Franz Wagner are leading the way, with Daniel Theis, Moritz Wagner, and several solid German EuroLeague players as support. They have solid continuity, as most of the roster was also playing in the last year’s Eurobasket.
Germany arrived in Abu Dhabi the day before the game starts, and they already did training. They showcased the great level of play against NBA-powered Canada and should be optimistic for the World Cup.
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Greece vs Germany H2H
They played a lot of times against each other. Their most recent game was in the last year’s Eurobasket, which Germany won 107-96. Then, Greece had Sloukas, Giannis, and Calathes.
Absences and Injuries
Maxi Kleber is not with Germany’s squad, while Greece is without Antetokunmpo, Calathes, and Sloukas.
Greece vs Germany Prediction
Greece showcased serious problems with the offense, and we could see that even in a fast-paced game against the USA. Tiredness should also be a factor, Germany rested yesterday while Greece played a game. Germany shouldn’t have an issue exploiting Greece’s lack of three-point shooting. The best Greece defensive guard, Thomas Walkup will have a really hard task of guarding Dennis Schroder. Germany should win with three or more points, like Serbia and Italy did.
Tip-off Time: Saturday 19.08.2023, 18:00 CET
Prediction: Germany -4.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: Bet365