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United States vs Montenegro Preview & Picks – USA To Blow Out Montenegro At FIBA World Cup

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31 Aug 2023
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Leigh Copson 31 Aug 2023
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  • United States vs Montenegro picks for Friday, September 1
  • FIBA World Cup game tips off at 04:40 ET at Mall of Asia Arena, Manila
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    United States vs Montenegro Preview & Picks
  • United States vs Montenegro Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • United States Form
  • Montenegro Form

United States vs Montenegro Preview & Picks

The United States are tipped to cover as they start the second round with a win.

Montenegro’s roster lacks depth and once they start to rotate, the Americans are likely to pull away.

  • The United States have a 3-0 record at the FIBA World Cup
  • USA are 2-1-0 ATS in the tournament so far
  • USA have an average winning margin of 34.3 points per game
  • The Under has hit in 2 of the United States’ 3 games

Head To Head

  • This is the first meeting between the two teams

United States Form

The United States enter the second round of the FIBA World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record.

The Americans began the tournament as odds-on favourites but were lacklustre in their opening matchup.

They were able to pull away after the break though, eventually cruising to a 99-72 victory over New Zealand.

The United States were much more convincing in their second outing, as they rolled over Greece in a 109-81 victory.

Steve Kerr’s team then completed a perfect first round group stage with a 110-62 demolition of Jordan.

Montenegro Form

Montenegro advanced to the second round of the competition by winning two of their three first round games.

They made a winning start to the tournament as they made straightforward work of Mexico in a 91-71 victory.

The Montenegrins then backed that up with an 89-74 success against Egypt that all but secured their place in the second round.

Montenegro were unable to make it three wins in a row though, losing 91-71 to Lithuania in their final group game.

They rely heavily on Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vucevic, who leads the lead with 62 points and 21 rebounds through three games.

Verdict

Nikola Vucevic has been in great form for Montenegro, but they need more than him.

They simply do not have the depth to hang with the United States, so we are backing the Americans to run away with this.

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Value Bet: Under 181.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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