On the last day of the group stage for Group A in EuroBasket 2025, there is a lot at stake. Serbia and Turkey, both undefeated, will square off on Wednesday to win the group. It will also be a heavyweight center matchup between Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun. Serbia has been a force in Europe for some time, while Turkey is on the rise, thanks in part to the power of Sengun. This game has the feeling of a potential changing of the guard.
The Serbians are 5.5-point favorites and hold -218 odds on the moneyline at DraftKings Sportsbook. Turkey is the underdog at +180 on the moneyline. The total is set at 161 points. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for this Serbia–Turkey contest.
Best Alperen Sengun Prop Bet
It’s been a superb group stage for Sengun. Here are his point/rebound/assist stat lines so far: 16/8/7, 23/12/9, 20/7/5, 21/8/5. Averaging 20 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 6.5 assists with that kind of consistency on a game-to-game basis is incredible. Turkey’s best start in more than 15 years at EuroBasket is due to Sengun balling out and the rest of the roster doing their best to support him.
But this is a different kind of challenge. This Serbian team has a lot of experience together, and Nikola Jovic has added a new dimension to their defense. His size and skill as a rotational defender cause problems for all kinds of opponents. Plus, Nikola Jokic isn’t as bad a defender as many claim him to be. His size and quick hands can disrupt even the best of post scorers.
But even if Sengun has trouble with his scoring numbers, his passing floor has been ridiculous in this whole tournament. He’ll keep his teammates involved for the whole 40 minutes.
