Spain vs Greece, Olympics Basketball 2024, Today Match Prediction

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Spain

Spain suffered a 92-80 defeat against Australia in their opening Group A match of the 2024 Olympics. Santi Aldama led the scoring with 27 points and 5 rebounds, while Sergio Llull contributed 17 off the bench, and center Willy Hernangomez chipped in with 14 points. However, the team struggled offensively, shooting 39.1% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc.

Lorenzo Brown, Spain's primary ball-handler, had an off night, going 0-for-4 from three-point range and shooting 30% from the field. His scoring, along with improved performances from Alex Abrines and Xabier Lopez, will be crucial if Spain hopes to compete against Greece.

Spain has averaged 86 points per game while allowing 80 points per game in their last five contests. They hold a 8-2 head-to-head record against Greece, scoring an average of 77.8 points and conceding 77 points per game in those matchups.

Greece

Greece gave Canada a tough fight in their first Group A encounter on Saturday but ultimately lost the game 79-86. Canada dominated the first half, outscoring Greece by 10 points, but Greece and Kostas Papanikolaou made a strong start, with Papanikolaou scoring 11 points, including three 3-pointers, in the first quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 16 points in the first half, followed by 18 in the second, finishing the game with 34 points and 5 rebounds. Both players received limited offensive support, and the bench combined for only 17 points.

The narrow loss keeps Greece in contention for a quarterfinal spot. Nick Calathes and Thomas Walkup will be key players to watch against Spain, as they have a history of excelling against the Spanish defense with their exceptional shooting. Greece has averaged 78.8 points per game while allowing 76.4 points per game in their last five contests. They won three of those five games but have lost the last two.

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Spain vs Greece Match Prediction & Analysis

Two European underdogs renowned for their strong defense, elite three-point shooting, and tactical brilliance clash in a must-win Group A battle. Ahead of this high-stakes contest, check out our Spain vs Greece betting tips.

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo total points over 30.5 @ 1.80/ -125 (1XBET)

2. Santi Aldama total points over 17.5 @ 1.85/ -118 (1XBET)

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 41.5 @ 2.00/ +100  (1XBET)

4. Kostas Papanikolaou total 3- pointers over 3 @ 2.60/ +160 (Stake.com)

5. Greece to win the game & total points over 162.5 @ 2.85/ +185 (Stake.com)

6. Greece total points in the match over 83.5 @ 1.94/ -106 (Stake.com)

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Winning Prediction

Predicting a winner in this matchup is challenging, as these teams have historically been evenly matched. However, after watching their opening games, Spain appears to be vulnerable defensively, while Greece has excelled on both ends of the court. With a roster featuring multiple international stars and Euroleague standouts, Greece holds a slight advantage in this crucial Group A contest.

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