Germany vs Georgia Basketball Preview: Prediction, odds, and more for the FIBA World Cup 2023

Germany will try to stay unbeaten at the 2023 FIBA World Cup when they face off against Georgia on Friday. It's the second round of the tournament, and teams will try to make it to the quarterfinals. Let's look at the preview for the game, including predictions, odds and more.

Die Mannschaft ended the first round with a record of 3-0 and atop Group E in Japan. They comfortably beat hosts Japan and Finland but barely beat Australia in their second game. Nevertheless, they're poised to make it to the knockouts, with Dennis Schroder playing like an MVP.

Meanwhile, Georgia was one of two debutants to make it to the next round of the FIBA World Cup, along with Latvia. The Crusaders had an easy time with Cape Verde and Venezuela, but Luka Doncic of Slovenia was too hot to handle.

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2023 FIBA World Cup preview

Germany and Georgia have faced each other three times since 2017. Germany has won all three contests — 67-57, 79-70 and 87-77. All three were close games, so Georgia has a good chance to make it competitive.

Dennis Schroder would love to lead Germany atop Group E and prepare them for a showdown against Luka Doncic and Slovenia on Sunday. Schroder will have to do more at both ends with Franz Wagner's recent injury, though. Wagner missed the game against Finland, and his status for Friday is up in the air.

Meanwhile, Georgia can give themselves a shot at making the knockouts if they can get an upset win over Germany. Their path to the next round is much harder,as they play Australia next.

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Germany vs Georgia predictions and odds

Germany is the favorite to win against Georgia. They're 3-0 against them in their last three games. They have the stronger roster and more experience at the FIBA World Cup. Georgia should put up a good fight before falling short by at least 12 points.

Moneyline: Germany (-1600) and Germany (+900)

Over/Under: 165.5 (Georgia O: -110, Germany U: -110)

Against The Spread: Germany -16 (-110), Georgia +16 (-110)

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Germany roster

• Isaac Bonga
• Niels Giffey
• Justus Hollatz
• David Kramer
• Maodo Lo
• Andreas Obst
• Dennis Schroder
• Daniel Theis
• Johannes Thiemann
• Johannes Voigtmann
• Franz Wagner

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Georgia roster

• Rati Andronikashvili
• Mikheil Berishvili
• Goga Bitadze
• Kakhaber Jintcharadze
• Luka Liklikadze
• Sandro Mamukelashvili
• Thaddeus McFadden
• Duda Sanadze
• Tornike Shengelia
• Giorgi Shermadini
• Giorgi Turdziladze
• Giorgi Tsintsadze