Belarus host Portugal in a key qualification match that will go to decide who reaches the FIBA World Cup. Both sides have lost their opening matches in qualifying so it makes this game even more important.
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Match Preview – 9th August – 1730 – Babruysk Arena.
Belarus host Portugal looking to get the first win under their belt in FIBA World Cup Qualification. Our Belarus vs Portugal preview features two sides yet to get a win in qualifying so will be doubly motivated to win this match. Having both lost to Bulgaria in their opening matches, this match has become a straight winner-takes-all clash to advance from their pre-qualifiers group.
Ahead of our basketball betting tips, we first look at the recent form of the two sides heading into this game. Portugal had two wins and two defeats in warm up matches including a win over Belarus before losing 82-71 to Bulgaria in their opening match in this competition. Belarus meanwhile, won three of their four warm-up games, losing only to their opponents in this match. They then lost 78-68 to Bulgaria in their first qualifier.
Before we look at the Basketball betting odds, we first look at the head-to-head record between the two sides. In the last five matches between the two sides, Belarus have won three and Portugal two. Belarus’ last win came in European Championship qualification last September, while Portugal have won most recent two matches.
Portugal may have won the last two games between the sides but Belarus have been placed as favourites for this match. They are listed as 1/3 with BetStars to win the qualification match. BetStars represent the best value on this match with others offering 2/7 up to 5/18. Expect a close game but Belarus should utilize home advantage and get the crucial victory.
Belarus are favourites for the match but aren’t expected to blow their opponents away having lost their last two to them. Belarus to win minus eight handicap is 5/6 with 10Bet and represents the best value on the point spread market. In terms of total points, 10Bet have got the best value again with over 138.5 going at 5/6 as well. Both represent good value for this match.