International Hoops

[Dr.T]

USA vs. Australia
2:15pm EDT (Oct. 4, 2014)
over 149.5

The USA just played a game in the 160's with France. Austraila played a low scoring game with Canada and that keeps this total as low as it is. These two played an 86-73 (159) game at the 2012 Olympics. The Opals have scored 90, 87 and 87 and they haven't played a fast paced team yet. The Aussies are without Liz Cambage and Lauren Jackson but have Penny Taylor, Belinda Snell, Jarry, Mitchell, Tolo, Hodges, etc. It's a nice mixture of inside and outside players. I thought we would see a total in the 152-154 range so nice value.

over 149.5

 

[Dr.T]

Canada vs. France
9:15am EDT (Oct. 4, 2014)
Canada +9

These two played a 63-59 game in the first round. Canada is off a 91-71 win vs. Czech and lost 63-52 to Australia while France just lost a high scoring game to the USA. France's Gruda is one of the best players at the tournament and with the total set at 118.5 I hope to see a low scoring game with Canada staying within the number.

 

[Dr.T]

USA vs. Australia
2:15pm EDT (Oct. 4, 2014)
over 149.5

The USA just played a game in the 160's with France. Austraila played a low scoring game with Canada and that keeps this total as low as it is. These two played an 86-73 (159) game at the 2012 Olympics. The Opals have scored 90, 87 and 87 and they haven't played a fast paced team yet. The Aussies are without Liz Cambage and Lauren Jackson but have Penny Taylor, Belinda Snell, Jarry, Mitchell, Tolo, Hodges, etc. It's a nice mixture of inside and outside players. I thought we would see a total in the 152-154 range so nice value.

over 149.5

USA wins 82-70 (152 points).

 

[Dr.T]

Canada vs. France
9:15am EDT (Oct. 4, 2014)
Canada +9

These two played a 63-59 game in the first round. Canada is off a 91-71 win vs. Czech and lost 63-52 to Australia while France just lost a high scoring game to the USA. France's Gruda is one of the best players at the tournament and with the total set at 118.5 I hope to see a low scoring game with Canada staying within the number.

Easy winner as Canada jumps ahead 28-8 and wins outright 55-40.

 

[Dr.T]

Serbia vs. France
women's FIBA (7th Place)
Sunday (October 5)
over 135

These two are off losses and will have no excuses not to play a high scoring game on Sunday. France played poorly vs. Canada (losing 55-40) but had a letdown after playing the USA (166 points). France has Gruda inside and Demerec outside. Serbia just lost a high scoring game with China (154) and also played a 165 game with Cuba as well as a high total with the USA. These two are playing for 7th place and can go all out. Nice value to get an over for us. GL!

over 135

 

[Dr.T]

Damn, they lost by 75. LOL. I hate betting against US in international bball. They outclass other countries. WOW, unable to cover 60 is hard to do...but that's how good the US are and how bad Angola is. Get em next time. I hope you have an OVER. I loved OVER 142.5 in the US game....and it sailed wayyyyyy over!

It's funny that I mentioned that the USA could win by 75 if they wanted to and that was the margin.

I made the mistake of not posting Mozambique +35 vs. Turkey as they were 2-0 and had qualified for the Q-finals (as the USA had done). Turkey had beaten France 50-48 and Canada 55-44 and were a low scoring team but at home in front of their fans. Mozambique only lost by 10.

 

[Dr.T]

Serbia vs. France
women's FIBA (7th Place)
Sunday (October 5)
over 135

These two are off losses and will have no excuses not to play a high scoring game on Sunday. France played poorly vs. Canada (losing 55-40) but had a letdown after playing the USA (166 points). France has Gruda inside and Demerec outside. Serbia just lost a high scoring game with China (154) and also played a 165 game with Cuba as well as a high total with the USA. These two are playing for 7th place and can go all out. Nice value to get an over for us. GL!

over 135

Game starts at 7am eastern.

 

[Dr.T]

Turkey vs. Australia
12 noon eastern
over 127.5

This is the 3rd place game and it is played in Turkey. Turkey played on the 3rd place game at the 2013 Euro and it was in the 160's after playing games with France (106 points) and with Belarus (96 points). The Opals could have a letdown after losing to the USA. Turkey lost to Spain by 10 and the game was in the low 120's. Hopefully, the Aussies can make some 3's and inside hoops and force Turkey to score.

 

[Dr.T]

USA vs. Spain (Final)
2:15pm (Sunday)
over 145.5

These two played a 106-70 score back in the 2011 FIBA's and Sancho Lyttle didn't play but many of the USA players (Moore, Taurasi, Bird) were there. Spain has shown solid defense but didn't play any of the fast paced offensive teams. USA is #1 and Spain is #4 in scoring. Spain does have two of the top scorers in Torrens and Lyttle. Spain goes from playing slow paced Turkey to fast paced USA. FYI, the guy at the Bleacher Report has this 88-72 (160 points). Hopefully, both teams can make some 3's and hit their free throws. This game is on ESPN2. GL!

over 145.5

 

[Dr.T]

Serbia vs. France
women's FIBA (7th Place)
Sunday (October 5)
over 135

These two are off losses and will have no excuses not to play a high scoring game on Sunday. France played poorly vs. Canada (losing 55-40) but had a letdown after playing the USA (166 points). France has Gruda inside and Demerec outside. Serbia just lost a high scoring game with China (154) and also played a 165 game with Cuba as well as a high total with the USA. These two are playing for 7th place and can go all out. Nice value to get an over for us. GL!

over 135

Easy winner as it ends with over 160 points scored.

 

[Dr.T]

Turkey vs. Australia
12 noon eastern
over 127

This is the 3rd place game and it is played in Turkey. Turkey played on the 3rd place game at the 2013 Euro and it was in the 160's after playing games with France (106 points) and with Belarus (96 points). The Opals could have a letdown after losing to the USA. Turkey lost to Spain by 10 and the game was in the low 120's. Hopefully, the Aussies can make some 3's and inside hoops and force Turkey to score.

5 Dimes and Pinnacle both have this at 126.
over 126

 

[Dr.T]

Turkey vs. Australia
12 noon eastern
over 127.5

This is the 3rd place game and it is played in Turkey. Turkey played on the 3rd place game at the 2013 Euro and it was in the 160's after playing games with France (106 points) and with Belarus (96 points). The Opals could have a letdown after losing to the USA. Turkey lost to Spain by 10 and the game was in the low 120's. Hopefully, the Aussies can make some 3's and inside hoops and force Turkey to score.

Lost this play as Turkey only scored 4 points in the 1st quarter.

 

[Dr.T]

USA vs. Spain (Final)
2:15pm (Sunday)
over 145.5

These two played a 106-70 score back in the 2011 FIBA's and Sancho Lyttle didn't play but many of the USA players (Moore, Taurasi, Bird) were there. Spain has shown solid defense but didn't play any of the fast paced offensive teams. USA is #1 and Spain is #4 in scoring. Spain does have two of the top scorers in Torrens and Lyttle. Spain goes from playing slow paced Turkey to fast paced USA. FYI, the guy at the Bleacher Report has this 88-72 (160 points). Hopefully, both teams can make some 3's and hit their free throws. This game is on ESPN2. GL!

over 145.5

Lost this play as they scored 45 points in the first quarter but Spain struggled to score and missed 7 layups in the 4th quarter.

The USA women win the title easily.

 

[Dr.T]

France Pro A
Pau vs. Rouen
2:40pm (Oct 7, 2014)
Pau +2

 

[Jles]

Good luck today, Dr. T

 

[varkeyboy]

Let's get it!

 

[Dr.T]

Eurocup Stelmet Zielona Gora - Kuban Krasnodar 1pm eastern (Oct. 15, 2014) over 157.5 (Pinnacle) Krasnodar is a solid offensive team with athletic players. Stelmet has played one important game in QC Euroleague with Unics Kazan (86:90) and they reached 176 points. Burtt, Koszarek and Hosley are good scorers while Koszarek is a bad defensive team with good offensive players. Hopefully, we an reach 160 and get the over. GL!

 

[varkeyboy]

Thank you for the early post and thank you for the early winner!!! This game sails wayyyyyyyyyy OVER with 5 mins left to spare in the 4th Qtr. You're back to winning my friend!

Final Score: Kuban 97 – Gora 78 (175 points)

 

[Dr.T]

Red Star -2
Euro
2:45pm

Turkey contacts are saying Galatasary has some money problems. Red Star is a solid team from Serbia.

 

[varkeyboy]

Red Star -2
Euro
2:45pm

Turkey contacts are saying Galatasary has some money problems. Red Star is a solid team from Serbia.

Is there another name for this team? Can't seem to find it on today's scoreboard and most importantly, on 5dimes. Please advise Dr. T....thanks.