Czech Republic – Great Britain: winner Czech Republic/+159.5 points in match

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Our tip: Czech Republic – Great Britain: winner Czech Republic/+159.5 points in match

26.02.2024 20:15

After the expected defeat in the Greek hell (64:72), the Czech basketball players are waiting for the second game of the European qualification in Pardubice and it will be a big game against Great Britain. While they could only surprise in Piraeus, they need to win at home to take advantage of the favourable qualification key that will send three of the four teams to EuroBasket 2025.

The Czechs definitely need to step up on offense, the defense was fine in Greece, but with a 38.3% shooting success rate from the field, they rarely win. While they were still good for two points (50%), just six threes out of 26 attempts is woefully short. It was thanks to accurate shooting from behind the arc that the Brits celebrated their home win over the Netherlands (98:94), converting a dozen of them, and they were also accurate from two-point range and at the free-throw line. The British had five double-digit scorers, the offense was led by Luke Nelson (14 points, 12 assists), but he did not come to Pardubice.

The national team will start with only one cosmetic change, with Nymburk pivot Lubos Kovar replaced by Děčín wing Matěj Svoboda. Anyway, the second game should be better, it was still raw in Greece. But the Czechs can finally lean on point guard Tomas Satoransky, who returned to the national team after a year and a half and once again showed that he is a difference basketball player who makes his teammates better. Everyone’s performance will grow at home.

What to bet on:

After a defensive-minded game in Greece, we can expect more offensive basketball with frequent three-point shooting, and Britain’s weaker defense could help. Combine the Czech Republic’s win with more than 159 points in the game.

Confidence:

6/10

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