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The best option for me is Syria's halftime team under. I don't believe the handicap will pass if Syria are over 28 points. At the last WABA competition they scored 16 by halftime, India scored 22 by halftime against Iran two days ago, Syria against Jordan 33, but that is not a downside in this case. Iran have, at the last relevant competition, limited teams under this margin as follows: Qatar at 22, Iraq 23, Thailand 26, Japan 26, Korea 21, India 31, but conceded only 16 more before the end, Jordan 28 and Korea 20. Only India went over at the whole tournament, I would say that was more of an accident. Iran's team is almost identical, they never lack motivation, and Syria will have to work hard for every point. This Syria, except Iran, have not faced that strong opponents lately, they scored 26 by halftime against Iraq at the WABA, the only downside is Lebanon from two years ago, but Lebanon were much weaker then than they are today. I think Syria will need time to adjust to Iran's aggressiveness at the start of the game and Iran's defense will be an insurmountable obstacle for them. Details

The Hungarian coach said that half of his roster are players of around 20 and that they will get a chance here, as a preparation for the World Championship.
They are without top player Hanga and Kane is out as well, just like Toth and Ferencz. Last weekend, Hungary lost to Slovenia 64-84 (-20 in the second half), to the Czechs (without VEsely and Schilb) 51-85 (-18 in the second half). Coach Ivkovics rested Vojvoda in the second half and influenced the result. We can expect something similar today. Russia are without Sved and Karasev in Kazan. Sved not being there is a problem but not too big of a problem. Russia are one level above Hungary even without him (trashed Bosnia in qualifiers last season, beat Finland by 18 without him last year). Russian coach Bazarevic has a very good team at his disposal. Mozgov is there, as well as players from top RUssian clubs (Fridzon, Kulagin, Antonov, Voroncevič…). There are 14 players on the roster, the race for a few spots for EC is on and I believe they will do their best. Details

The arch rivals, Argentina and Brazil, will play the last group-stage game of the AmeriCup. Three teams from this tournament will advance to the WC, so winning a medal is necessary to qualify for the World Cup. Argentina have secured the semi-final, but not the top position, which is important because it means they would avoid Canada and face Puerto Rico. Brazil are also after the top position, which they get if they win here, and if Colombia lose to Venezuela (which isn't impossible) Brazil will be playing for the top position and semi-final (if they, and Colombia lose, Virgin islands will advance). Argentina are great on both ends, but they still haven't faced a team this good defensively at the tournament. Virgin Islands and Venezuela play fast and are offensively oriented, Argentina defeated Colombia 70-47 yesterday. Brazil are offensively limited, they are missing a few key scorers from last year's South-American championship. They have not scored here over 68 points, but their defense is at the right level. They limited Venezuela to 63, Virgin Islands 58, Colombia 47. Brazil are, with Canada, physically the strongest team here, they are aggressive, and I think Argentina will struggle in offense. Brazil won 73-57 at last year's South-American championship, they are weaker now and Argentina are the favorites. Also good options are under of overall points and counter-handicap, but I see the most wiggle room in Argentina's team under. Details