There was a nail biter, a comprehensive win and a solid result in the opening round of fixtures in Group D and there is still plenty to play for in this group.
Results from the Group D games on 5th of September were:
- Czech Republic 80 – Estonia 57
- Belgium 67 – Latvia 78
- Lithuania 69 – Ukraine 68
There is no doubt that the Czech Republic found their opening game a stroll and they took the opportunity to rotate and not overuse some players, which could be crucial. Belgium battled bravely against Latvia but the stronger team won in the end. There was joy for the hosts of Group D but they will no doubt feel that the win against the Ukraine was a lot closer than it should have been, and that there is still room for improvement.
More EuroBasket 2015 Betting Tips
- EuroBasket 2015 Betting Tips - Group C - 6 September 2015
- EuroBasket 2015 Betting Tips - Group B - 6 September 2015
- EuroBasket 2015 Betting Tips - Group A - 6 September 2015
Previews for the Group D games on 6th September are:
Estonia v Belgium
Estonia knew that their opening game was going to be a very tough affair but they will be hoping that there is no lasting impact on their morale due to the heavy nature of the loss. The play of Siim-Sander Vene was a high point, with the player offering up 18 points and 13 rebounds in this game, and if he can manage this again in their next game, Estonia may get off the mark in Group D.
It was a tough opening match for Belgium but there were some positive points to take from the game. The play of Axel Hervelle was promising and his 13 points and 6 rebounds helped to keep the Belgium side involved in the game. He will need to perform in a similar manner in this game if the Belgians are to get off the mark in Group D.
Taking Belgium at -10.5, at odds of 1.90 for this game should pay off. If you are looking to take the Over/Under market, look to go UNDER 137.5 at odds of 1.90. Bet Now!
| Tipster | Tip-off | Home Team | Away Team | O/U | Odds | Free Tip | Sportsbook | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [+] Show TrendsFIBA EuroBasket - Men tip locked in at 06/09 11:20 (Spread Result: 55-73.5, Totals: 139) | ||||||||||
| giorgio | 06/09 13:30 |  | Estonia |  | Belgium | 137.5 | 1.90 | Over 137.5 | ||
| SPREAD | -10.5 | 1.90 | Belgium |  Bet ► | ||||||
Latvia v Lithuania
Latvia were strong in the first and final quarters of this game and they will hope that they have enough left in them to down a Lithuanian side who were pushed to the limits in their opening game. Martins Meiers offered up 15 points for Latvia in their win against Belgium and Latvia fans will be looking towards him in this one.
The host nation of Group D got off to a great start in their opening game but by the end they were lucky to hold on against a battling Ukraine side. Jonas Valanciunas delivered 19 points and 11 rebounds in the game and he is set to be a key player in this game today.
This has all the hallmarks of a tight game but taking the Lithuanians with a handicap of -3.5, at odds of 1.90 should be enough to give you a good return. For those looking to enjoy the Over/Under market, look to go UNDER 149.5 at odds of 1.90. Bet Now!
| Tipster | Tip-off | Home Team | Away Team | O/U | Odds | Free Tip | Sportsbook | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [+] Show TrendsFIBA EuroBasket - Men tip locked in at 06/09 11:20 (Spread Result: 49-64.5, Totals: 117) | ||||||||||
| giorgio | 06/09 16:30 |  | Latvia |  | Lithuania | 149.5 | 1.90 | Under 149.5 | ||
| SPREAD | -3.5 | 1.90 | Lithuania | Bet ► | ||||||
Ukraine v Czech Republic
The Ukrainians nearly battled back to clinch an opening day win against Lithuania but in the end, they just feel short. The damage had been done long before the fourth quarter but the spirit and fight shown in this quarter will give the Ukrainians hope of getting something from this game. Kyrylo Fesenko managed to pick up 19 points and 11 rebounds in the opening day loss, and he will be looking to serve up more of the same in this game.
Jan Vesely only needed 23 minutes to bag 16 points and 8 rebounds in the opening game, so he should be feeling rather fresh for the game on Day 2 of the tournament. The Czech Republic were able to ease themselves into the tournament gently but they know that they will face a much tougher challenge in this game against a side that needs to grab a win.
The Czech Republic should be fresh enough to deal with this game and taking them with a -6 handicap, at odds of 1.90, should be a good bet for this game. With respect to the Over/Under market, look to go OVER 143.5 at odds of 1.90. Bet Now!
| Tipster | Tip-off | Home Team | Away Team | O/U | Odds | Free Tip | Sportsbook | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [+] Show TrendsFIBA EuroBasket - Men tip locked in at 06/09 11:25 (Spread Result: 64-72, Totals: 142) | ||||||||||
| giorgio | 06/09 19:30 |  | Ukraine |  | Czech Republic | 143.5 | 1.90 | Over 143.5 | ||
| SPREAD | -6 | 1.90 | Czech Republic | Bet ► | ||||||
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