Germany vs Slovenia Basketball Preview: Prediction, odds, and more for the FIBA World Cup 2023

Germany vs Slovenia preview, predictions and odds at the 2023 FIBA World Cup (Photos: FIBA)
Germany vs Slovenia preview, predictions and odds at the 2023 FIBA World Cup (Photos: FIBA)

Germany and Slovenia battle it out on Sunday to determine the top team in Group K at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Both nations have four wins and no losses in the tournament. On that note, let's take a look at the game preview, prediction, odds and other details for the must-see matchup.

Die Mannschaft improved to 4-0 with a dominating 100-73 win over Georgia on Friday at the Okinawa Arena. Maodo Lo led the way for Germany with 18 points and five assists off the bench. Dennis Schroder had 16 points and seven assists, while Moritz Wagner added 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Meanwhile, Slovenia won their fourth game of the tournament, outlasting Australia 91-80. It was a back-and-forth game before Slovenia's shooting kicked in in the fourth quarter.

Luka Doncic had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Mike Tobey contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.

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2023 FIBA World Cup game preview

Germany is entering Sunday's game on a seven-game winning streak in the FIBA World Cup, their longest streak in tournament history. Meanwhile, Slovenia is on a four-game winning streak, their best at the World Cup.

The two nations have faced each other six times since 2007. Slovenia has won four of those matchups by an average margin of 7.5 points. Die Mannschaft plays like a team and would only rely on Dennis Schroder if the game is close or in the clutch.

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Meanwhile, Slovenia's offense is purely based on Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks superstar is capable of single-handedly leading his team to victory. The team can also step up when needed, as was seen in the win over Australia where Doncic was in foul trouble.


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Germany vs Slovenia FIBA World Cup prediction and odds

Germany is the marginal favorite to beat Slovenia. The game will likely be tight and go down the wire. It's is an even matchup between two of the best teams in the tournament, but expect Germany to pull away late in the fourth quarter.

Moneyline: Germany (-218) and Slovenia (+180)

Over/Under: 175 (Slovenia O: -112, Germany U: -108)

Against The Spread: Germany -5 (-105), Slovenia +5 (-115)


Germany roster

  • Isaac Bonga
  • Niels Giffey
  • Justus Hollatz
  • David Kramer
  • Maodo Lo
  • Andreas Obst
  • Dennis Schroder
  • Daniel Theis
  • Johannes Thiemann
  • Johannes Voigtmann
  • Franz Wagner
  • Moritz Wagner

Slovenia roster

  • Jaka Blazic
  • Jakob Cebasek
  • Ziga Dimec
  • Luka Doncic
  • Zoran Dragic
  • Gregor Glas
  • Gregor Hrovat
  • Aleksej Nikolic
  • Bine Prepelic
  • Klemen Prepelic
  • Ziga Samar
  • Mike Tobey

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