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Mexico face an uphill battle against Dominican Republic
Tournament: Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, Americas Qualifiers | Venue: Santo Domingo, Pabellón Ricardo Gioriber Arias | Tip Off: 05:30:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Dominican Republic to win and cover the spread (-10.5)
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| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.15 | 4.80 |
The Dominican Republic team delivered an impressive performance in their 92-85 road victory over the Mexico team in the opening round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.
Leading the charge was guard Andres Feliz, who dropped a game-high 21 points, while fellow guard Jean Montero added 20 points. Supporting them well, forward Joel Soriano chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and Chris Duarte contributed 13 points giving the Dominicans a balanced, multi-threat attack.
Offensively, the Dominican Republic shot 48% from the field, including 39.1% from the perimeter and 81.8% from the free throw line. On the defensive side, they did well by outrebounding Mexico 34-31 on the boards and registered 5 blocks. They also forced Mexico to commit 15 turnovers and received major contributions from the bench (36 points).
Dominican Republic’s win over Mexico gives them a strong start (1-0) in Group A, boosts their qualification chances, builds early momentum, and reduces pressure for upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers games.
The Mexico team struggled to sustain their early momentum and fell 92-85 at home against the Dominican Republic team in the opening game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.
Veteran guard Pako Cruz carried much of the scoring load for Mexico, pouring in 29 points and 7 assists, while Yahir Bonilla contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. Joseph Avila added 14 points and 6 rebounds but their efforts weren't enough to offset a balanced Dominican attack.
Offensively, Mexico shot a respectable 60% from the two point range, but just shot 36% from deep and 66.7% from the free throw line. However they did record 23 assists, showcasing their ability to move the ball. Defensively, they got outrebounded 31-34, committed 15 turnovers and struggled to defend consistently.
The defeat leaves them 0-1 to start their qualifying campaign, placing early pressure on the squad to bounce back quickly if they want to stay competitive in Group A.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Andres Feliz |
| SG | Jean Montero |
| SF | Jassel Perez |
| PF | Chris Duarte |
| C | Joel Soriano |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Victor Alvarez |
| SG | Pako Cruz |
| SF | Yahir Bonilia |
| PF | Joseph Avila |
| C | Israel Gutierrez |
Dominican Republic host Mexico on 2 December 2025, aiming to build on their 92-85 road win and strengthen their position in Group A. With Andres Feliz and Jean Montero in form, Dominican Republic look favored at home. Mexico must tighten defense, reduce reliance on Pako Cruz, and control the boards. A Dominican Republic win boosts qualification momentum, while a Mexico loss raises early pressure.
Head-to-Head Record
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Mexico has won two matches, while Dominican Republic has won three matches. The Dominican Republic averages 80.2 points per game against Mexico, while Mexico averages 75.2 points per game against the Dominican Republic.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Feliz | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Pako Cruz | 29 | 2 | 7 | 1/0 |
Dominican Republic enter with momentum, home-court advantage, and a more balanced scoring core. Mexico will compete but still struggle defensively. We are backing the Dominican Republic to win this matchup.
Dominican Republic to win and cover the spread (-10.5)
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