Greece vs New Zealand Prediction: Greece to Take Advantage of the Opponents' Defense

Prediction for the FIBA World Championship match between Greece vs New Zealand, which will take place on August 30th. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options!

As expected, the Greeks were defeated by the USA team 81-109 in the previous round. Now, they must beat New Zealand. Otherwise, they will follow the French.

Itoudis' team averages 86 points per game in the World Cup and concedes 90. If they survive in their group, they will face Montenegro and Lithuania. The latter currently have a goal difference of 76, while the Greeks are minus seven. If there is a twist in the second round, it would be good for the Greek team to have as many points as possible and, of course, as few goals conceded as possible.

New Zealand conceded 184 points in regulation time in two matches, an average of 92 points per 40 minutes. The Americans missed 10 points less than the Greeks - "only" 99. However, the Jordanians scored 85 points against the New Zealanders before overtime. Does that mean the Greeks will shoot more?

Even the Americans couldn't beat New Zealand from the perimeter, stuffing them in the paint, including fast break layups. Jordan also outscored Cameron's men by two points. In addition, New Zealand lost under the backboard to everyone.

The Greeks will have opportunities for quick transition from defense to offense and second chances. If Papayiannis and Rogkavopoulos perform as solidly as they did against the USA, and Papapetrou stays awake through the first half, a Greek's TO is likely.

It's safe to say that defense is not New Zealand's strong suit. We think the bookmakers are right, and Greece will play effectively. But it is not a fact that they will win easily.