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Team USA and Greece face off in Group C action at the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Monday. Both teams are looking to gain control of the group and bolster their chances of advancing to the second round. Let's preview the exciting matchup, complete with game prediction, odds, rosters and more.
The Americans got off to a rocky start against New Zealand on Saturday. They were down 10 points early in the first quarter before playing a lot better and taking control. Paolo Banchero led the way for Team USA with 21 points and four rebounds in their 99-72 win.
Meanwhile, Greece used a fourth-quarter surge to blow out Jordan in a 92-71 win. Greece outscored Jordan 26-11 in the final period to earn the well-deserved win. Giannoulis Larentzakis had a team-high 19 points, while Ioannis Papapetrou added 13 points.
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2023 FIBA World Cup game preview
Monday's game will be the fifth time USA and Greece will compete on the international stage since 2006. Greece last won against the United States at the 2006 FIBA World Cup. Team USA has claimed the last three games, one of which was at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
In their friendly earlier this month, the Americans easily beat Greece 108-86. However, exhibition games are far different from real games, but USA has the distinct advantage.
They're a team filled with NBA stars, while Greece has one NBA player on their roster, Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
His brother and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't get cleared for the FIBA World Cup after undergoing a minor knee procedure.
Team USA vs Greece FIBA World Cup prediction and odds
Team USA is the overwhelming favorite to beat Greece on Monday. Greece would have had a better shot at an upset if Giannis Antetokounmpo was healthy.
Nevertheless, Austin Reaves will likely get another huge ovation from the Filipino crowd. Anthony Edwards is due for a huge game while Paolo Banchero would want to build upon his great performance against New Zealand.
Over/Under: 178.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
Against The Spread: Team USA -22.5 (-110), Greece +22.5 (-110)
Team USA roster
- Paolo Banchero
- Mikal Bridges
- Jalen Brunson
- Anthony Edwards
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Josh Hart
- Brandon Ingram
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Cam Johnson
- Walker Kessler
- Bobby Portis
- Austin Reaves
Greece roster
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo
- Eleftherios Bochoridis
- Manos Chatzidakis
- Giannoulis Larentzakis
- Michalis Lountzis
- Konstantinos Mitoglou
- Dimitris Moraitis
- Georgios Papagiannis
- Kostas Papanikolaou
- Ioannis Papapetrou
- Nikos Rogkavopoulos
- Thomas Walkup
