Greece vs Canada, Olympics Basketball 2024, Today Match Prediction

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Greece

Greece, who last played in the Olympics in 2008 and finished fifth, will be looking to add a medal to their tally this time around. Coached by one of Europe's best tacticians, Vassilis Spanoulis, the team faces a tough challenge in their opening group game.

Led by the 2021 league and finals MVP, the one-time NBA champion, and Greece's basketball pride, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team has suffered significant setbacks with injuries to Kostas and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, as well as the absence of point guard Nick Calathes. These losses have diminished the depth of the Greek squad.

Despite a 10-match winning streak broken by a 94-72 defeat to Nikola Jokic-led Serbia in their last game, Greece secured their Olympic spot by defeating Croatia in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers. Thomas Walkup, averaging 12 points per game in the qualifiers, and Georgios Papagiannis, with 13 points per game, will be crucial alongside Giannis. Kostas Mitoglou is expected to play extended minutes off the bench.   

Canada

Canada shocked the world at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, claiming a bronze medal with a stunning 127-118 victory over the United States. This unexpected triumph showcased the nation's burgeoning basketball talent.   

Boasting a star-studded roster primarily composed of NBA players, Canada's team is a formidable force. Led by captain Kelly Olynyk, the squad features high-profile names like Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Lu Dort, and Dwight Powell. This exceptional lineup has ignited expectations that Canada can challenge the USA's long-standing Olympic dominance.  Having secured their spot in the Paris Olympics through their impressive World Cup performance, Jordi Fernandez's team is poised to make a significant impact on the global basketball stage. 

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Greece vs Canada Match Prediction & Analysis

Two heavyweight teams in the world of basketball clash of at the grandest stages and both teams are coming off some impressive performances ahead of this clash and here the best betting tips for this contest 

1. Greece total points over 81.5 @ 1.81 (Stake.com)

2. Georgios Papagiannis total points + rebounds over 14.5 @ 1.95 (1XBET)

3. Shai Gilgeous- Alexander total points + rebounds under 28.5 @ 1.73 (1XBET)

4. Canada total points over 89.5 @ 1.93 (Stake.com)

5. Canada to win and total points over 171.5 @ 2.45 (Stake.com)

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GREECE vs CANADA
Winning Prediction

Both Greece and Canada have won five of their last six games and boast strong offensive and defensive capabilities. However, bench depth and three-point shooting could be decisive factors. In this regard, Canada possesses a clear advantage with a deeper bench and elite three-point shooters who are also skilled defenders. Greece, on the other hand, relies more heavily on their big men for offensive and defensive production. Based on these factors, we predict a victory for Canada.

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