Basketball:Latvia vs Poland -by maradona1
Sixteen teams were deployed in four groups. After three rounds played in the first stage of the competition, many things have become clearer in terms of quality of individual teams. The first three teams from groups A and B formed a new group E, while the top three teams from groups C and D formed a new group F. The four best teams from the new groups will participate in the quarter finals.
This is a very important match for both teams. In the first phase, each team had two wins and one defeat. And in the new group both will start with three points. So,the winner of this game will certainly be found in the quarter finals.
In my opinion it will be Latvia. Latvia has advantages because they are playing at home. Also in the first phase Latvia showed a much better form. Minimal loss to Russia, as well as two convincing victories,Sweden 87-41 and against Ukraine 90-61.
On the other hand,Poland had much easier group. They beat Bulgaria which is one of the weakest teams,only 50-40,and against Netherlands,Poland won 72-57. But against the only true opponent, France, they lost with amazing points difference, 80-31.
My pick for this match, Latvia (-13.5).
8/10 on Latvia -13.5 at 1.85 with Bwin (Asian Handicap)