Group G of the FIBA World Cup begins in Jakarta this weekend, making it a good time to put together a few of our favourite Spain vs Ivory Coast tips. EuroBasket champions Spain are the massive favourite for this matchup with Ivory Coast appearing in just their second ever World Cup.
We have surveyed the Spain vs Ivory Coast odds at numerous betting sites to compile these tips.
Spain vs Ivory Coast Betting Tips
- Spain -23.5 @ 10/11 BetKing
- Spain over 88.5 points @ 4/5 BetKing
- Over 38.5 first quarter points @ 10/11 BetKing
Gap in quality leads to heavy win
Ivory Coast lost all five games at the World Cup four years ago, many of which were heavy losses. Spain are EuroBasket champions and one of the favourites to go all the way – they are no strangers to blowout wins, having thumped Iceland, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Georgia over the last 13 months.
While Ivory Coast have racked up a few wins in their preparation for this tournament, the quality of opposition has been a long way from this Spain team. Featuring the Hernangomez brothers and several players with NBA experience, the Spaniards should get off to a comfortable winning start.
Spain vs Ivory Coast Bet 1: Spain -23.5 @ 10/11 BetKing
Spain hit the over
The Spanish team has not got into the nineties in scoring all that often over the last year. However, they have frequently hovered around the mid to high eighties.
If they are able to score 88 against the USA and 86 against the Dominican Republic in preparation for the World Cup, they can surely add on a few more points to hit the over on their team total against Ivory Coast.
Spain vs Ivory Coast Bet 2: Spain over 88.5 points @ 4/5 BetKing
Quick start from Spain
There is a massive talent disparity here, which should be evident from tip off. Spain will be keen to get off to a flying start and have this game all but wrapped up inside the first half. There could be some nerves for an Ivory Coast team with little experience against Europe’s elite teams.
Should Spain reach the nineties in scoring, they might come close to the first-quarter line by themselves.
Spain vs Ivory Coast Bet 3: Over 38.5 first quarter points @ 10/11 BetKing
Spain vs Ivory Coast Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Spain to win @ 1/200 BetKing
- Ivory Coast @ 22/1 BetKing
