After analysing the top basketball betting sites, we have picked out our favourite Iran vs Spain predictions.
Iran vs Spain Betting Tips
- Spain Home (+29.5) 1.53 at Bet9ja
- Over 151.5 points 1.52 at Bet9ja
- Under 31.5 Home 2H 1.87 at Bet9ja
Spain fancied for easy win
Iran vs Spain odds make the EuroBasket champions the heavy favourite here and understandably so. Iran, though, nearly beat Spain in the 2019 World Cup, and they have a core of talent which can be challenging for any opponent on their day.
Spain still have the talent advantage, however, and they have age on their side against an Iranian team due for a refresh. Iran’s key men are well into their thirties, while the Spaniards can call upon much younger, NBA-proven talents like the Hernangomez brothers, and Santi Aldama.
Iran vs Spain Bet 1: 15 Points from Santi Aldama 3.20 at bet365
Offences to outshine defence
Spain have made a habit of scoring in the mid eighties and above. They had four games with 96 or more points during last summer’s EuroBasket, and that trend has continued into 2023 with their offence putting up some impressive numbers in the lead up to the World Cup.
Iran have some younger talent on their roster to complement the veterans. We could see some of those lesser-known names given an opportunity to ignite Team Melli’s offence in this one.
Iran vs Spain Bet 2: Hamed Haddadi to make 3 Assist 2.55 at bet365
Slow-starting Iran
The first quarter has been an area of weakness for Iran over the last few months. They scored 17 or fewer first quarter points in five of their seven warm-up games, which included a particularly disappointing five-point showing against Russia.
Even though we think there will be a lot of points scored in this game, we can see Spain building an early lead by stifling the Iranian offence. Look for the Spaniards to send extra bodies at Iran’s star men (Hamed Haddadi, Arsalan Kazemi and Behnam Yakhchali) in an effort to force others to beat them.
Iran vs Spain Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Iran to win 27/1 at Betking
- Spain 2AH 8/10 at Betking
