USA vs Montenegro Basketball Preview: Prediction, odds, and more for the FIBA World Cup 2023

Team USA will look to continue their winning ways on Friday when they face Montenegro in the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Let's look at the game preview, prediction, odds and more of the matchup.

The Americans barely broke any sweat in Group C. With the exception of a poor start against New Zealand, Team USA made it look easy in their first three games. Paolo Banchero and Austin Reaves have impressed, with Anthony Edwards ready for his breakout.

Meanwhile, Montenegro won their first two games of the tournament. They beat Mexico 91-71 in their first game and Egypt 89-74 in their next. However, they were blown out by Group D leaders Lithuania 91-71 in their final game of the first round.

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2023 FIBA World Cup game preview

Team USA made quick work of Jordan 110-62 in their final game of the first round. Anthony Edwards led the way with 22 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Bobby Portis had 13 points and six rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 12 points and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic was one of the few bright spots for Montenegro in their 91-71 loss to Lithuania. Vucevic ended with 19 points and four rebounds while Kendrick Perry and Marko Simonovic had 13 points apiece.

Friday's matchup between USA and Montenegro will be the first time the two teams meet each other.

Montenegro joined FIBA in 2006 but only made their World Cup debut in 2019. It should also be noted that Montenegro used to be a part of Yugoslavia until 1990, and Serbia and Montenegro until 2006.

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USA vs Montenegro FIBA World Cup prediction and odds

Team USA will be the favorite to win against Montenegro on Friday, as they remain undefeated in the FIBA World Cup. Montenegro is expected to rely on Nikola Vucevic on offense and hope that they can contain the formidable Americans on defense.

Anthony Edwards is coming off his best performance of the tournament in the win over Jordan. Expect Edwards to continue cooking and help the USA remain unbeaten.

Over/Under: 181 (Montenegro O: -112, USA U: -108)

Against The Spread: USA -25.5 (-110), Montenegro +25.5 (-110)

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Team USA roster

• Jalen Brunson
• Mikal Bridges
• Anthony Edwards
• Tyrese Haliburton
• Austin Reaves
• Brandon Ingram
• Josh Hart
• Cameron Johnson
• Paolo Banchero
• Bobby Portis
• Jaren Jackson Jr.
• Walker Kessler

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Montenegro roster

• Bojan Dubljevic
• Igor Drobnjak
• Aleksa Ilic
• Nikola Ivanovic
• Vladimir Mihailovic
• Kendrick Perry
• Petar Popovic
• Dino Radoncic
• Nemanja Radovic
• Marko Simonovic
• Andrija Slavkovic
• Nikola Vucevic