Spain vs USA: Analysis and Prediction – As part of preparations for the FIBA World Cup, Spain and USA will play game in Malaga.
Spain vs USA Odds
Spain vs USA (1/2): 4.00 / 1.22
Asian Handicap (+9.5 / -9.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Total Over/Under (173.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Spain Team News
The current European and World champions are determined to defend their title. Spain has played two matches in the preparation phase, against Venezuela and Slovenia, winning both. Despite Slovenia initially establishing a double-digit lead in the first quarter, Spain managed to make a comeback and won the game by 20 points.
The Spanish team doesn’t rely on a single player for consistent scoring. Instead, they have a system that effectively overcomes absences, such as Ricky Rubio’s temporary pause in his career. The team’s performance against Slovenia indicates that his absence did not seriously affect their gameplay.
In an interview with Marca, Rudy Fernandez also discussed about the USA national team. He referred to them as a very young selection that is still adapting to FIBA rules. However veteran guard, is well aware of the caliber of the opponents, acknowledging that they come from the strongest league in the world and that some of them are leaders of their teams.
USA Team News
The tournament’s top contenders have demonstrated in the two preceding matches why many consider them to be the frontrunners. They played two matches, and the won easily both of them. Despite a slow start in the first half against Puerto Rico. Against Slovenia they dominated from the first minute.
It is clear that this USA team is not the strongest ever sent to compete, and a more formidable roster could have been chosen. However, the team possesses a crucial attribute: a great desire to win. Most of the players are in the early stages of their careers and have a desire for success.
This team has all the necessary aspects of a modern basketball team. They have several versatile players who can play in multiple positions, and three or four ball handlers can be on the floor at the same time. Additionally, they have outstanding defensive players, including Jaren Jackson Junior, who is a member of the All-NBA defensive first team.
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Spain vs USA H2H
In the past 20 years, the USA has won all 10 matches they’ve played, including official and friendly games.
Absences and Injuries
The USA national team is currently unaffected by injuries. On the other side, Usman Garuba suffered an ankle injury during the match against Slovenia, and it remains to be seen whether he will be available for this match.
Spain vs USA Prediction
It’s almost unnecessary to discuss the offensive capabilities of the USA national team since they can consistently score over 100 points in a game. A significant number of their points come from transition game.
The Spanish national team is one of the few teams that can match the USA in this regard. Because of the game against Slovenia, the margin for points is lower than expected. Slovenia cant follow the USA’s pace in points. Without Luka Doncic. So on this match we expect easily more than 173 points in this game.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 13.08.2023, 21:30 CET
Prediction: Over 173.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: Bet365