Canada vs. Slovenia Prediction and Picks: Luka Magic vs. Captain Canada
Written by: Varun Sharma
Last Update: Wed Sep 06, 2023, 4:38 am ET
Read Time: 3 minutes
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Luka Doncic. Thats what we're all here for right?
Both Luka and Shai have helped their respective teams secure a spot in the Paris Olympics, and a spot in the Quarter-Final.
Canada vs. Slovenia Game Information
Matchup Information
- Location: Mall of Asia Arena; Manila, Phillipines
- Date: September 6th, 2023
- Time: 8:30 AM EST
Betting Odds
Courtesy of Bovada
Spread
- Slovenia +8 (-110)
- Canada -8 (-115)
Moneyline
- Slovenia (+290)
- Australia (-400)
Total
- Over 176.5 (-110)
- Under 176.5 (-110)
Canada vs. Slovenia Breakdown & Best Bets
Both teams come into this contest 5-1, through the group stage. Slovenia's coming off their first loss of the tournament, against Germany. Luka shot a terrible 40% from the field, leading to the 27 point loss.
On the flip side, Shai and the Canadians erased a nine point, fourth quarter deficit; securing their first spot in the Olympics since 2000. Canadian Basketball is buzzing, might be time to hop on the wagon.
Luka Doncic o2.5 3's (+100)
Luka and the Slovenians aren't satisfied with a spot in the Olympics. After their embarrassing loss to Germany, they can't afford anymore mistakes.
Luka's averaging 26.4 ppg and he's taken 17+ shots in 4 of their 5 games. We've seen Luka show up in moments like this and I don't see why tomorrow's any different.
He's only hit this line in 1 of the 5 games, but he's averaging 8 3P attempts/game. Luka took 22 shots vs the Germans, 11 of those from deep. He's taken 8+ 3PA in 4 of the 5 games, and you know we love volume.
The game against Germany didn't mean much but it's win or go home now. No more room for error. Luka Magic, can you give us a show?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander o26.5 Points (-114)
Like I said, we're here to see Luka vs Shai.
Shai's been quietly averaging 23.8 on 53%, he's taken 17+ shots in 3 of the 5 games, getting to the line for 7.6 FTA/game; 16 vs Spain.
He had 30 points in the elimination game vs Spain, 13 in the 4th, including the eventual game leading jumper. This is by far Canada's best FIBA team and it all begins with this guy.
Slovenia's also coming off a game in which they surrendered 100 points to Germany, with 24 of those coming from PG Denis Schroder. He shot 8/11 and finished with 10 assists in just 25 minutes.
Shai vs. Luka, set your alarms.
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