Italy-Latvia Prediction, Odds, Pick, How to Watch Fiba World Cup

With the semi-finals set for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, let's not forget the 5 to 8 classification bracket that will take over Thursday's slate of games, which includes a showdown between two teams that exceeded expectations in the tournament — Italy and Latvia. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Italy-Latvia prediction and pick.

Italy was halted in its tracks by an angry United States team that just suffered its first loss in the tournament at the hands of Lithuania. Led by Mikael Bridges' 24 points (on 8-of-11 shooting), Team USA absolutely pummeled Italy, 100-63, on Tuesday to officially move into the semi-final of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Italians were led by Simone Fontecchio, who scored 18 points on 6-of-13 shooting before fouling out in 24 minutes. Stefano Tonut, who scored 11 points, was the only other Italian to score in double-figures.

Meanwhile, Latvia's magical run in the 2023 FIBA World Cup continued all the way to the final buzzer of their game against Germany. Unfortunately, the fairytale ending wasn't meant to be after Davis Bertans, who scored 20 points and made six three-pointers, had his Jimmy Butler moment and missed the potential game-winning three-pointer that would have booked Latvia's ticket into the semis. It was an absolute heartbreaker as Germany star Dennis Schroder was on an absolute freezer on Wednesday, as he shot 4-of-26 from the field. Arturs Zagars led the way for the Germans with 24 points and eight assists on 9-of-17 shooting and four three-pointers.

Here are the 2023 FIBA World Cup odds, courtesy of FanDuel. 

2023 FIBA World Cup Odds: Italy-Latvia Odds

Italy: -1.5 (-111)

Latvia: +1.5 (-115)

Over: 167.5 (-115)

Under: 167.5 (-111)

How to Watch Italy vs. Latvia

Stream: ESPN+, Courtside 1891

Time: 4:45 AM ET/ 1:45 AM PT

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