As global attention turns to the 2023 FIBA World Cup, all of the biggest betting sites on the planet are looking to create as much traction as possible.
For the teams on the court, the talking stops and they will be desperate to stop the betting apps speculating and get on with the job of trying to win the biggest basketball competition on the planet.
Friday 25th August 2023
Two of the most fancied sides away from the tournament favourites go at it in Group H, as France take on Canada. Recent strong showings at the 2020 Olympics and at the 2022 Euro Basket have strengthened France’s position at the top of the betting to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup with many international betting sites.
Canada meanwhile are a side that are looking to go deep at the FIBA World Cup for the first time and they have a side packed with attacking talents, who certainly won’t be afraid of taking the game to France.
This will be an excellent opener for both sides, with points seemingly guaranteed.
France vs Canada Best Bet: Total Points Over 164.5 @ 1.8 with GetSetBet.
Friday 25th August 2023
Australia will be looking to underline their status as one of the teams to watch at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with new betting sites as they take on Finland.
The Boomers have been looking superb across all aspects of their qualification campaign for the 2023 World Cup and their team of NBA stars looks to be peaking at the right time.
Finland are not the most fancied side at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but they have plenty of threats in their ranks and they won’t be too perturbed by taking on Australia in this one.
This should be a frenetic game, but Australia will be looking to put down a marker and pick up a big win here in Okinawa.
Australia vs Finland Best Bet: Australia to win with a -10.5 point spread @ 1.95 with UniBet.
Saturday 26th August 2023
USA will be eager to underline their credentials as one of the favourites for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with major betting sites as they take on New Zealand.
The Kiwis aren’t expected to pull up any trees at this World Cup, but they are a stodgy side that won’t want to give too much away to the 5-time winners.
For the USA meanwhile, this should be the ideal game for Steve Kerr’s men to find their stride and get their key men firing with tougher tests ahead in Group C.
This should be one way traffic, with the USA ready to get off to a thumping start in pursuit of the 2023 FIBA World Cup title.
New Zealand vs USA Best Bet: USA to win with a -33 point spread @ 1.67 with MidasBet.
| Legs | Odds |
| France vs Canada – Total Points Over 164.5 | $1.80 |
| Australia vs Finland – Australia to win -10.5 Point Spread | $1.95 |
| New Zealand vs USA – USA to win -33 Point Spread | $1.67 |
| Total Odds: 5.86 Bet $10 for a $58.60 Payout with WinnersBet | |
The opening round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia promises to be an absolute cracker and there are some fantastic fixtures in the opening group stage matches.
Tournament outsiders France and Canada will be eager to put on a showing as they go head-to-head, whilst USA and Australia will be chasing big wins against New Zealand and Finland respectively.
