FIBA World Cup moving into secondary group stage

The ebb and flow of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Asia has been enthralling and all of the biggest online bookmakers are jostling for position as the tournament develops.

Moving towards the key weeks in the competition, there are some excellent match ups, with is music to the ears of betting apps and basketball punters alike.

Friday 1st September 2023 

Whilst there is plenty of fascinating match ups in round two, none jump off the page as much as Slovenia vs Australia.

An absolute humdinger with most international betting sites a Luka Doncic inspired Slovenia will be out to take the game to an Australian side, that have flattered to deceive in the tournament so far.

This should be a fantastic watch, with both sides eager to take the game to the opposition, meaning points can be expected, regardless of which team wins the match. 

Slovenia vs Australia Best Bet: Total Points - Over 172 @ $1.45 with GetSetBet.

Friday 1st September 2023

Two absolute European heavyweights do battle, as Italy take on Serbia, with both sides sensing a chance to have a deep run here at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Serbia have quietly gone about their business in this World Cup, getting on board with many punters from new betting sites and they will believe they have the squad and the talent to compete with any side in this tournament.

Italy meanwhile fought their way through their relatively comfortable looking group but they are a decent side and they may well come good when it matters.

That said, Serbia are a tough nut to crack, and they should record an important win in this one. 

Italy vs Serbia Best Bet: Serbia to win the match @ $1.36 with UniBet.

Friday 1st September 2023 

When it comes to consistency in international basketball, few sides can lay a glove on Spain.

A team packed with talent, Spain continually play some of the best stuff around and in Latvia they face a stern test of their ideologies and plans.

Spain breezed through their group, knowing bigger tests are to come and they do look ready for all that can be thrown at them, making them a strong shot with many major betting sites.

However, Latvia have already proved in this tournament that they can never be written off, epitomised by their win over Olympic silver medalists France and Latvia find themselves very much dining at the top table of world basketball.

This one will be tighter than the odds suggest but Spain should come through as victors.

Latvia vs Spain Best Bet: Spain to win with a -11-point spread @ 1.9 with MidasBet.

Following an entertaining preliminary round, the second stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia gets underway.

With thrills and spills guaranteed, there are plenty of FIBA World Cup basketball betting opportunities for all levels of punter to get behind, with wins expected for Serbia and Spain, as well as an entertaining encounter between Slovenia and Australia.