2023 FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals Predictions, Picks, Odds and Preview: Teams and Schedule of Games

• Lithuania and Serbia will open the quarter-final round with an all-European matchup
• Paolo Banchero takes center stage as Italy takes on the United States in the quarters
• Latvia will look to record another giant upset when they take on Germany in the last 8
• Luka Doncic and Slovenia take on Canada’s star-studded lineup in the quarter-finals

The quarter-final round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is finally here.

Eight teams qualified for the final phase after surviving the first two rounds of the quadrennial event.

Sports Brief previews the four mouth-watering quarter-final matches in this year’s World Cup.

Lithuania vs Serbia

Schedule: September 5, 8:45 a.m. GMT

Lithuania enter this quarterfinal matchup with momentum on their side after recording a massive upset over the United States in their second-round showdown last Sunday.

The Europeans were red-hot from deep in that contest, shooting 14 of 25 from beyond the arc.

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They showed their depth in the win against Team USA, with nine Lithuanian players scoring at least nine points in the famous victory.

They will look to replicate that feat against a Serbian team that finished the group stage with a 4-1 record.

Bogdan Bogdanovic leads the team in scoring, averaging 18.4 points per game for the Eagles in this tournament.

Serbia are through to the quarter-finals for the fourth straight time, per FIBA.

Writer's Prediction: Lithuania (-1.5) win and cover the spread.

Italy vs USA

Schedule: September 5, 12:30 p.m. GMT

All eyes will be on Paolo Banchero as Italy takes on Team USA in the second quarterfinal matchup of the night.

Banchero grabbed the headlines before the tournament started when he decided to represent the United States instead of the Europeans.

That drew the ire of the Italians, who blasted Banchero for his betrayal.

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There are more pressing concerns for Banchero and the rest of the Americans after they suffered a shock 110-104 loss to Lithuania in their final group match.

Rebounding woes contributed to that defeat, with the USA losing to Lithuania 43-27 in that department. The good news for the Americans is that Italy aren’t as strong of a rebounding team as Lithuania.

Leading the way for the Italians in this tournament is Simone Fontecchio, who is averaging 18.4 points per game.

Anthony Edwards has been on fire for the United States in this year’s World Cup, averaging 20.2 points per contest. He scored a game-high 35 points in the loss to Lithuania, per Yahoo Sports.

Writer's Prediction: The Americans (-16.5) win and cover the spread.

Germany vs Latvia

Schedule: September 6, 8:45 a.m. GMT

The Germans booked a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006 after going undefeated in the group stage.

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They secured first place in Group K after beating Slovenia in a thriller.

Dennis Schroder has been outstanding in this tournament, averaging 19.8 points and 6.8 assists per game for Germany.

They will have their work cut out for them in the last 8 against Latvia, a team that has already recorded several upsets in this year’s World Cup.

Latvia secured a place in the quarters after recording wins over powerhouse teams such as France, Spain, and Brazil.

Germany have a 3-2 edge over Latvia in their head-to-head matchups, winning their last meeting at the FIBA EuroBasket 2011.

Writer's Prediction: The Germans win but they fail to cover the spread against Latvia (+8.5).

Canada vs Slovenia

Schedule: September 6, 12:30 p.m. GMT

Canada reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 1994 after recording an incredible comeback win over Spain in their group finale.

Dillon Brooks inspired the Canadians to victory, scoring 22 points and grabbing five rebounds in the 84-80 win.

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He shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 3 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Things are bound to get tougher, though, for the Canadians as standing in their way in the quarterfinals are Slovenia.

The European side secured a spot in the quarterfinals for a third straight time after posting a 4-1 record in the group stage.

Luka Doncic has been doing it all for Slovenia in this year’s World Cup, averaging 26.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.

Writer's Prediction: Doncic leads Slovenia (3.86) to an upset win over Canada.

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Sports Brief recently reported on Serbia losing power forward, Borisa Simanic for the rest of the tournament.

Simanic had his kidney removed after he was elbowed by a player from South Sudan in their group-stage match.

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The Serbian big man was immediately rushed to a hospital in Manila after experiencing severe internal bleeding.

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