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Canada vs France Preview & Picks – France To Win Battle Of FIBA World Cup Contenders

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22 Aug 2023
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Leigh Copson 22 Aug 2023
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  • Canada vs France picks for Friday, August 25
  • FIBA World Cup game tips off at 09:30 ET at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta
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    Canada vs France Preview & Picks
  • Canada vs France Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Canada Form
  • France Form

Canada vs France Preview & Picks

France are tipped to cover as they win their opening game.

Canada boast their best roster in years, but France have a talented and experienced roster and have been consistent performers at recent World Cups.

  • France are 10-1 in their last 11 games
  • France are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings with Canada
  • France have finished 3rd in each of the last 2 World Cups
  • Each of France’s last 13 games have produced under 165.5 total points

Head To Head

  • France lead the series 4-0 since 2010
  • France won 83-74 when the teams last met in July 2016

Canada Form

Canada have been in mixed form in 2023 so far, going 4-3 in the seven games that they have played.

They started the year with an 83-72 defeat to Argentina, but rebounded with a 74-57 win against Venezuela to seal a place the World Cup.

The Canadians began their preparations for the tournament with an 86-81 loss to Germany, only to bounce back with a three-game win streak.

They beat New Zealand 107-76, and then followed that up with a 113-112 overtime win against the Germans and an 86-80 success against Spain.

Canada come into this tournament opener on the back of a loss though, having been beaten 94-88 by the Dominican Republic last time out.

France Form

France go into this game on the back of a loss, but they have been in strong form in 2023 with eight wins in nine games.

They began the year by sealing their place in the World Cup with a 72-59 win against the Czech Republic and a 70-63 victory over Lithuania.

The French then started their preparations for the competition with a 93-86 win over Tunisia, which was followed by an 80-69 victory against Montenegro and an 86-67 success against Venezuela.

The wins kept coming and the streak reached eight games when they beat Lithuania 76-70 and Japan 88-70.

However, France could not make it nine-in-a-row, as they wrapped up  their preparations with a 78-74 defeat to Australia.

Verdict

This is a blockbuster showdown between two leading contenders on opening day.

We believe France’s talented roster and World Cup pedigree makes them the team to back with a small handicap.

Best Bet: France -1.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Value Bet: Under 165.5 Total Points @-105.26 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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