The gold, silver and bronze medals await the top three nations in the EuroBasket 2022 tournament, with the tournament starting with the preliminary round. It’s an opportunity to get a first glance at the teams, with the top four in each section competing in the knockout stage where the action really gets going.
Spain, Serbia, Greece and France were in Pot 1 of the draw and it’s highly possible that many of these nations line up in the semi-finals further down the line. However, Slovenia were the outlier in the draw as they sat in Pot 3 and that means that they will clash with the French during the group stage.
Bet on the EuroBasket 2022 Groups
Many of the top basketball betting sites will give you the chance to wager on the various group winners. Group A looks like a straight shootout between Spain and Turkey, with these competitive teams potentially playing out a decider to see which side is afforded the most comfortable passage when it comes to the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Slovenia are trading at a shade of odds-against when they clash with a France side who will be determined to right the wrongs of five years ago. Lithuania and Germany are also expected to qualify and this clearly looks like the toughest group out of the four.
Perhaps Group D is the easiest section. Serbia will hope to go one better than 2017 by winning the tournament and they are helped by having more favourable group matches. Czech Republic and Israel might push them relatively close, although Finland, Poland and Netherlands should be easier opponents.
Greece have not won a EuroBasket title since 2005 when they were successful when triumphing in Serbia and Montenegro. Indeed, the Greeks haven’t made the final four since 2009 and there could be better betting alternatives.
Bet on the EuroBasket 2022 MVP
If you’re betting on the EuroBasket 2022 MVP betting market, then Nikola Jovic and Luka Doncic are trading as two of the market leaders. The former operates for the Miami Heat in the NBA and it’s easy to see him making a big impact in the competition, while Doncic is a smooth operator for the Dallas Mavericks and could put in a similar level of performance.
What Are the Best Bets for EuroBasket 2022?
Spain have an excellent track record in recent EuroBasket tournaments, with this country having won three of the previous five renewals. On the other two occasions, they have finished third, so an each-way bet could be in order when it comes to a team who are trading at a double figure price. Alternatively, you can bet on Spain to win a medal and there is also the chance to back France in this market if you want to oppose one of the three front-runners.