Canada vs Brazil Prediction & Betting Tips - Basketball World Cup

Prediction published on 31/08/2023, 18:28  by Joseph King | Modified on 31/08/2023 at 18:30 in Basketball World Cup Predictions

The second stage of the FIBA World Cup group stage sees first-place Canada taking on third-place Brazil in this Group L clash. Both teams only have two matches left on the docket before the start of the knockout rounds. Canada sit atop the newly formed Group L with a perfect three wins from three in the previous round for a points total of six. They lead second-place Spain thanks to their +111 points differential. They’ll close out the two-part group stage with a game against the aforementioned world number one ranked team on Sunday. Canada have firmly moved into the position as second favorite by the oddsmakers to win gold behind the United States. Team Canada has been the most impressive team of the tournament so far with superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulling the strings. They blasted fifth-ranked France 95-65 in the first group stage game and followed that up with a massive 55 point win over Lebanon and a 26 point win over Latvia.

Brazil will face arguably their biggest test of the competition in this red-hot Canada team. The Brazilians have already faced off against a top team when they met Spain in the second group stage match. The Spaniards would cruise to a 18 point margin of victory on that day. Brazil were held to just 78 points in their loss against the tough Spain defense, which could be a worrying sign for their upcoming bout with Canada. The reason is that the Canadians likely possess the best perimeter defense in the World Cup. Brazil currently hold 13th-place in the FIBA world rankings. They recorded a 100-59 win over 22nd-ranked Iran and a 89-78 win over 32nd-ranked Ivory Coast. In their last five games, however, Brazil have won just twice. Brazil is in a tough spot as they likely need a win against Canada to advance to the quarter-final. The only other option would be hoping that Spain loses twice and Brazil beats Latvia in their final game.