At last, we’ve reached the final games of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket group stage. Many of our Round of 16 spots are settled, and both Serbia and Turkey will advance. But with both squads at 4-0, this game will decide who wins Group A.
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 SerbiaโTurkey contest.
Serbia vs. Turkey prediction, pick
Of course, the main story here is the battle at the center spot. Nikola Jokiฤ vs. Alperen ลengรผn is a must-watch when the two face off on the international stage, and both are in elite form during this tournament. Of course, it’s no surprise to see Jokiฤ go off in European competition; as if his passing wasn’t elite enough, he’s been putting on an all-time highlight reel of passes during the group stage.
But one of the biggest stories in this tourney has been Turkey’s breakout. They’re coalescing well around ลengรผn and have put together some strong lineups. Shane Larkin is playing well, Cedi Osman has had some big games, Ercan Osmani is stepping up in a big way, and Furkan Korkmaz provides them with some solid depth. The Turks have won all four games by at least 14 points. But their biggest test has been saved for last.
The Serbs are strong favorites for a reason; they have a lot of experience and success as one of the best international teams. I like them to pull out a close contest, but this spread is a tight call. One thing is for sure: both offenses are firing on all cylinders right now. Expect a high-scoring affair here.
