Hello. Another match from Eurobasket. Georgia against Spain. We are taking the plus handicap on Georgia. Most people are betting on Spain today, but I will try the opposite. Georgia has enough quality to compete with this Spanish team. Yes, there were some concerns about Shengelia's heart condition during preparation, but it seems he has joined the team and I hope he can contribute today. Baldwin didn't seem in a friendly mood, but as a shooter, he can always light up and make shots, and then it will be a different story. Bitadze was painted as the alpha and omega for Georgia, but he didn't seem like that in the friendlies. Still, I believe in his talent and think he can and should step up today. Of course, the coach seems to trust Shermadini completely, but he should also find time for bothems. Overall, with these two centers, Georgia has a very solid frontline that they should use to their advantage. And of course, there is the NBA player Mamukelashvili. He always looks solid when playing for the national team, and I don't expect anything less today. On paper, this is a strong team and I don't want to write them off based on the friendlies alone.
I am not convinced by the Spanish team. Yes, they have an NBA player and their star Aldama, but he is not a superstar who can't be stopped. In addition, they have the Hernangomez brothers and a bunch of average players. They will have to flop at some point. Even though they always deceive us and seem solid, I don't believe in them this year.
Now, with a 9.5 plus handicap, it seems like an overreaction. The game is not necessarily 50/50 (I still believe Spain will likely win), but I don't see a big win in their favor. I'm expecting a competitive game and an easy cover of the handicap. Good luck.
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