FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

[Rozita]

I predict easy win for Australia by more than 10 points. Australia is more powerful than Czech Republic. I don't think Czech Republic is able to qualify for semi-final. Till now they have been a great team. But reaching qurter-finals is enough to them. Comparing Australia and Czech Republic performance in their past matches makes me think that Australia will overcome Czech Republic.
The match between United States and France will be a close match. I bet on United States to win the match. Their performance is becoming better match by match. After their two first matches in the tournament, I thought. United States is even possible to not reach quarter-finals. But now I think that they might be the winner of the tournament. United States and Australia have big chance to win the tournament.

[bisdak40]

I predict easy win for Australia by more than 10 points. Australia is more powerful than Czech Republic. I don't think Czech Republic is able to qualify for semi-final. Till now they have been a great team. But reaching qurter-finals is enough to them. Comparing Australia and Czech Republic performance in their past matches makes me think that Australia will overcome Czech Republic.

There is no such thing as an easy win on this stage of the tournament mate, teams that reaches the QF are no push-overs and besides too many so-called upsets have happen. On paper, Australia will dominate Czech Republic but it's not the same when they are already on the floor. Chinese crowd are pro-underdogs so expect Czech Republic to grind it out with the Aussies.

Meanwhile here is the link for the US vs France game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z58T2Bclew0

[Natalim]

I predict easy win for Australia by more than 10 points. Australia is more powerful than Czech Republic. I don't think Czech Republic is able to qualify for semi-final. Till now they have been a great team. But reaching qurter-finals is enough to them. Comparing Australia and Czech Republic performance in their past matches makes me think that Australia will overcome Czech Republic.

There is no such thing as an easy win on this stage of the tournament mate, teams that reaches the QF are no push-overs and besides too many so-called upsets have happen. On paper, Australia will dominate Czech Republic but it's not the same when they are already on the floor. Chinese crowd are pro-underdogs so expect Czech Republic to grind it out with the Aussies.

Meanwhile here is the link for the US vs France game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z58T2Bclew0

We better start betting on sports so we will know the real chances of winning, if we are a gambler, we will understand that there is no easy money in sports due to the point spread and the odds differential if you take the moneyline.

Australia is good because they beat the US, and that's what people are looking but it's a different team and they have different plays, and upset is possible as well.

I like Australia but I like the plus points given to their opponent.

[Darker45]

Odds update:
via Imgflip Meme Generator
Here's my prediction for the games.
I'm going with USA (-10.5), the odds is pretty good, USA can do it, performance of USA for their recent games is very aggressive especially their offense.

Australia vs Czech Republic. I'm going with Australia with -6.5.
Australia's offense is definitely a beast. No more no less.
Good luck everyone.

I'm at your complete opposite. The odds here is much sweeter. Right now, the game is already at its 3rd quarter and the French is ahead by 10 points. I hope they will keep it this way. As I've said, France will not easily let the Americans pass through to the finals.

Anyway, good luck to both of us.

[stadus]

We are now in the last quarter of the game, it's close but USA now take the lead by 3 points only.
Let's see how this ends, I hope USA will loss tonight, lol...

I hope France will keep it close, I hate seeing USA pulling away and will dominate them in  the 4th.

[Ranly123]

We are now in the last quarter of the game, it's close but USA now take the lead by 3 points only.
Let's see how this ends, I hope USA will loss tonight, lol...

I hope France will keep it close, I hate seeing USA pulling away and will dominate them in  the 4th.

Right now, team USA is starting to pull away in this fourth quarter. France on the other hand gives a decent match against USA so it would give a scare to them if they don't play their a-game.

[stadus]

We are now in the last quarter of the game, it's close but USA now take the lead by 3 points only.
Let's see how this ends, I hope USA will loss tonight, lol...

I hope France will keep it close, I hate seeing USA pulling away and will dominate them in  the 4th.

Right now, team USA is starting to pull away in this fourth quarter. France on the other hand gives a decent match against USA so it would give a scare to them if they don't play their a-game.

The bad call against the France stopped their momentum now. .USA is still in the lead now, but it's still manageable since it's just a single digit lead.
I have a feeling this will be a close fight and France winning the game, hehehe...  

EDIT: Tie score now, 76 all.

Edit 2, Knew it... France is in the lead now..

[freedomgo]

Congratulations to France for beating the USA by double digit, final score is 89-79.
Looks like I have a new favorite team in this tournament, they will be facing the Argentina next and I think they are bound for Finals soon.

Nando DE COLO, Evan FOURNIER, and Rudy GOBERT, these are the big 3 of France, hopefully Nando DE COLO will be able to go back playing in the NBA.

[coin-investor]

We are now in the last quarter of the game, it's close but USA now take the lead by 3 points only.
Let's see how this ends, I hope USA will loss tonight, lol...

I hope France will keep it close, I hate seeing USA pulling away and will dominate them in  the 4th.

Right now, team USA is starting to pull away in this fourth quarter. France on the other hand gives a decent match against USA so it would give a scare to them if they don't play their a-game.

The bad call against the France stopped their momentum now. .USA is still in the lead now, but it's still manageable since it's just a single digit lead.
I have a feeling this will be a close fight and France winning the game, hehehe...  

EDIT: Tie score now, 76 all.

Edit 2, Knew it... France is in the lead now..

Congratulations to France for beating USA they deserve it for showing great courage, this is one of the weakest team the USA has sent I don't expect too much from this team I think France will win this Championship.

Honestly, I like NBA basketball but since they are not sending some of their top players I have no time to watch their game, I have seen a lot of Youtube video reviews about this team and they are not really that good.

[bisdak40]

We are now in the last quarter of the game, it's close but USA now take the lead by 3 points only.
Let's see how this ends, I hope USA will loss tonight, lol...

I hope France will keep it close, I hate seeing USA pulling away and will dominate them in  the 4th.

Right now, team USA is starting to pull away in this fourth quarter. France on the other hand gives a decent match against USA so it would give a scare to them if they don't play their a-game.

The bad call against the France stopped their momentum now. .USA is still in the lead now, but it's still manageable since it's just a single digit lead.
I have a feeling this will be a close fight and France winning the game, hehehe...  

EDIT: Tie score now, 76 all.

Edit 2, Knew it... France is in the lead now..

Congrats on your bet, got a feeling that France will beat USA that's why i pass   and it did happened.

[LTU_btc]

Congrats to France. It's not my team, but I wanted to see USA losing and I don't care which team won against them. Guys who said that USA will win World Cup even with 3rd or 4th squad, where are you now?
It was great match to watch, but France just played smarter and better basketball, while US tried to win match with individual skills. I didn't risked to bet on France before match, but I cought quite good live odds on their win.
Semifinals are going to be so interesting with no obvious favorites.

[rosezionjohn]

Wow! who would have thought both Serbia and the USA getting eliminated early. I feel really bad for Serbia but not for USA.
At least we get to finally see Serbia vs. USA. Just not in the Finals though 

It's been a crazy World Cup and I may even bet for Australia winning the whole thing now  

this is one of the weakest team the USA has sent

They are. Redeem team 2.0 coming for the next WC.

[LogitechMouse]

Another upset as France defeated the USA. Both the Serbia and the USA are the favorites to win in this world cup but they both defeated in Quarter Finals.

There is a chance too that the Czech Republic defeat the Aussies . Its still a close game and it is on the 2nd quarter.

[Ranly123]

Congrats to France. It's not my team, but I wanted to see USA losing and I don't care which team won against them. Guys who said that USA will win World Cup even with 3rd or 4th squad, where are you now?
It was great match to watch, but France just played smarter and better basketball, while US tried to win match with individual skills. I didn't risked to bet on France before match, but I cought quite good live odds on their win.
Semifinals are going to be so interesting with no obvious favorites.

Whatta game we just saw. Incredible game by Gobert lifting his team to victory in the later part of the fourth quarter. I lost my bet on team USA to win the championship but at least right now we know that there will be another country to be the champion of the FIBAWC.

[Oasisman]

Congrats to France. It's not my team, but I wanted to see USA losing and I don't care which team won against them. Guys who said that USA will win World Cup even with 3rd or 4th squad, where are you now?
It was great match to watch, but France just played smarter and better basketball, while US tried to win match with individual skills. I didn't risked to bet on France before match, but I cought quite good live odds on their win.
Semifinals are going to be so interesting with no obvious favorites.

Whatta game we just saw. Incredible game by Gobert lifting his team to victory in the later part of the fourth quarter. I lost my bet on team USA to win the championship but at least right now we know that there will be another country to be the champion of the FIBAWC.

Thats a major upset right there, considering the young big names in the NBA playing for the USA. But, if you have to take a closer look, France really deserved that win, most of their NBA players have won DPOY throughout their NBA career which is very essential to the game.
Guess we will be watching out another set of superstars from the NBA playing for USA in the Olympics after this huge loss.

[Chrystora123]

Congrats to France. It's not my team, but I wanted to see USA losing and I don't care which team won against them. Guys who said that USA will win World Cup even with 3rd or 4th squad, where are you now?

LMAO.. do you really hate the USA!! 

Serbia is my favorite team, but after Serbia lost to Argentina with a score (97-87).. I felt Francis was a team that deserved to be champion.

[bryant.coleman]

WTF is happening in this fucking world cup? All the top ranking teams are out (perhaps with the exception of Spain). We were hoping for a Serbia vs United States final. That match is going to happen tomorrow, but for the 5th to 8th place playoffs. All the heavyweight teams are out - United States, Serbia, Greece.etc. This world cup is so unpredictable. One of the craziest editions that I ever watched.

This is the semi-final lineup:

Spain vs Australia
France vs Argentina

I would be tempted to say that it is going to be cakewalk for Spain. But I am not going to repeat the mistake, after watching all those upsets. If Spain get thrashed by Australia in the semis, then the quorum will be complete.

[Rozita]

I predict easy win for Australia by more than 10 points. Australia is more powerful than Czech Republic. I don't think Czech Republic is able to qualify for semi-final. Till now they have been a great team. But reaching qurter-finals is enough to them. Comparing Australia and Czech Republic performance in their past matches makes me think that Australia will overcome Czech Republic.

There is no such thing as an easy win on this stage of the tournament mate, teams that reaches the QF are no push-overs and besides too many so-called upsets have happen. On paper, Australia will dominate Czech Republic but it's not the same when they are already on the floor. Chinese crowd are pro-underdogs so expect Czech Republic to grind it out with the Aussies.

My prediction was correct. I had predicted the match to finish with victory of Australia by more than 10 points. (+10.5).
Australia 82 - 70 Czech Republic. Last minutes of the match for me was more stressful than people of Australia and Czech Republic
However I didn't expect United States lose the match against France.

By the way, Spain and France qualified for the Olympics.

[wheelz1200]

Congrats to France. It's not my team, but I wanted to see USA losing and I don't care which team won against them. Guys who said that USA will win World Cup even with 3rd or 4th squad, where are you now?
It was great match to watch, but France just played smarter and better basketball, while US tried to win match with individual skills. I didn't risked to bet on France before match, but I cought quite good live odds on their win.
Semifinals are going to be so interesting with no obvious favorites.

Whatta game we just saw. Incredible game by Gobert lifting his team to victory in the later part of the fourth quarter. I lost my bet on team USA to win the championship but at least right now we know that there will be another country to be the champion of the FIBAWC.

Thats a major upset right there, considering the young big names in the NBA playing for the USA. But, if you have to take a closer look, France really deserved that win, most of their NBA players have won DPOY throughout their NBA career which is very essential to the game.
Guess we will be watching out another set of superstars from the NBA playing for USA in the Olympics after this huge loss.

"Most of their players have won DPOY"...um huh?  Yeah Rudy won it the last 2 years but what other french national player won defensive player of the year?  Rudy is a beast no doubt but through the years I cant recall other french player winning spot (and dont come back and give me Noah)

[Daniel91]

Great match and great victory for France.
Congratulation!
I think this is a very good thing for world basketball because it has been proven that Americans are not untouchable and from other planet.
It is very funny that instead of playing in the grand finale, as everyone announced, we will watch America and Serbia fight for fifth place  
Sometimes it is better to talk less and work harder and fight, as France and Argentina have beautifully shown.