Czech Republic vs Israel Prediction: Israel is underestimated

The Czech Republic and Israel will play in a head-to-head match for the last ticket from Group D to the EuroBasket playoffs. Who will make it to last eight? Let's pick a few bets at once. 

After four rounds of the group stage, the Czech Republic national team, which is the host of Group D tournament, has only one victory. The Czechs gained it in a meeting with the weakest team in the subgroup, the Netherlands (88-80). The Czechs also lost to Poland (84-99), Serbia (68-81), and in the previous round to Finland (88-98). Ronen Ginzburg's team has had a weak tournament so far, but surprisingly, if they can beat Israel they will make the playoffs.

The Israeli team began EuroBasket with two wins. First, the Israelis overcame Finland 89-87 (79-79) in overtime. Then they defeated the Netherlands (74-67). However, this successful start was overshadowed by losses in the next two rounds, to Poland (76-85) and Serbia (78-89). Now, if Guy Goodes's team loses to the Czechs as well, they will unexpectedly leave the tournament at the end of the group stage.

The Czech Republic and Israel are almost equal teams, so it's hard to agree with the bookmaker's advantage in favor of the Czechs. Bets on Israel's victory, accordingly, appear to be valuable.

Prediction: Israel will win.

Betting options:

• H2 (+3.5) for 1.80;
• W2 for 2.30;
• W2+TO (163.5) for 4.00.