South Sudan-Puerto Rico Prediction, Odds, Pick, How to Watch Fiba World Cup

We're back with another prediction and pick for the opening stages of group play for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we turn our attention towards Group B for this game from Manila, Phillipines. South Sudan will take on Puerto Rico in a tightly-contested matchup. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our South Sudan-Puerto Rico prediction and pick.

South Sudan comes into their first World Cup game after going 11-1 in their FIBA Africa qualifiers and were undoubtedly the best African team in their pool. They also had the highest point differential (+170) out of any African team throughout the qualifying stages. They'll be coached by Royal Ivey and assistant Luol Deng.

Puerto Rico comes into the World Cup following an 8-4 record during their qualifiers. They had a rough first stage at 3-3 and had to contend with the United States in their opening group. They had a better second round, but have the lowest point differential (+17) out of any qualifying team in the FIBA Americas.

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

2023 FIBA World Cup Odds: South Sudan-Puerto Rico Odds

South Sudan: +1.5 (-106)

Puerto Rico: -1.5 (120)

Over: 161.5 (-118)

Under: 161.5 (-108)

How to Watch South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico 

TV: ESPN

Stream: ESPN+, DAZN

Time: 4:00 a.m. ET/ 1:00 a.m. PT

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