We only have one game left in Group A of the group stage in this EuroBasket Tournament. A 4-0 Serbia squad faces a 4-0 Turkey squad to decide the winner of the group. Nikola Jokic and company will have to fend off an up-and-coming European power as they attempt to capitalize on their trophy-winning window.
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.
Best Nikola Jokic Prop Bet
In Serbia’s last game against the Czech Republic, Jokic had the opportunity to get a bit of rest, playing only 18 minutes in the win. That rest was well-earned after he destroyed Kristaps Porzingis and Latvia in their previous game.
Jokic finished with 39 points and 10 rebounds in their 84-80 win, needing every basket out of the three-time MVP to pull this one out. Facing a much stronger Turkish team, they will need another big performance in this one. In a game that will have a playoff atmosphere, the Serbians will lean on their MVP, who has been in these situations time and again.
Alperen ลengรผn, the focal point of Turkey’s team, has never been the best defensive player in the NBA. Even with FIBA rules, he will have a difficult time containing the Joker in isolation situations. That’s going to lead to a lot of pressure, double teams, and aggressive coverages from the Turks. You know what Nikola Jokic does when he gets double teams โ he zips passes all over the floor. Expect the best player in the world to be in his best passing form for this game.
