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Euro 2024: Portugal vs. Slovenia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Portugal vs. Slovenia odds and lines, with Euro 2024 expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Portugal battles Slovenia in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 from Frankfurt Arena Monday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Portugal vs. Slovenia odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.

Portugal finished atop Group F with 2 wins and a loss. It tied with Turkey, both tallying 6 points, but Portugal’s +2 goal difference was the deciding factor. Portugal beat Czechia 2-1 and Turkey 3-0 before losing 2-0 to Georgia Wednesday. Man City F Bernardo Silva is arguably its most lethal attacker given the age of 39-year-old starting F Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal ranks 6th in the FIFA World Rankings.

Slovenia ranks 57th in the world. It finished 3rd in Group C, a group that had England finish 1st and Denmark 2nd. Slovenia drew all 3 group stage matches with the games vs. Denmark and Serbia ending 1-1 and against England 0-0. Twenty-one-year-old F Benjamin Šeško, who plays for RB Leipzig, is the most creative attacker for Slovenia.

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Portugal vs. Slovenia odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:03 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Portugal -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Slovenia +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | Draw +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Portugal vs. Slovenia picks and predictions

Prediction

Portugal 2, Slovenia 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. 

Unfortunately, there’s just no strong play here. Taking a draw at +400 is the only wager with any potential given Slovenia did hold its own against Denmark and England.

Portugal has a more uniform team and style of play than either of those opponents though, and also played well in the group stage. Even in its lone loss, Portugal took 15 more shots than Georgia. Portugal’s attack has that key finisher as well as technical pace on the edges.

Expect it to break through easily. At -300, Portugal isn’t worth the risk.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).

Slovenia went Under this total in every group stage game and has gone Under it in 5 of its last 6. It scored 2 goals in the group stage while allowing just 2. Portugal went Under against Georgia but went north of the total in its first 2 games, mainly due to it scoring 5 goals.

Slovenia has the defense to deal with Ronaldo and Co., having held Denmark and England to 1 goal in both games. Portugal allowed just 7 shots on frame through the group stage and should be able to hold Slovenia scoreless in this match.

TAKE UNDER 2.5 (+100).

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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: Slovenia vs. Australia odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Slovenia vs. Australia odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

In the bronze medal match, G Luka Doncic‘s Slovenia will take on G Patty Mills‘ Australia Saturday. The game is set to tip at 7 a.m. ET inside the Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Slovenia vs. Australia odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Superstar Doncic lost his first career international game and is now 17-1 with his national team. He’ll draw another tough match after losing to F Evan Fournier and the French team in the semifinals.

Australia is in the bronze medal game because it was absolutely torn apart by Team USA in a 97-78 defeat. The Aussies only trailed 45-42 at the half but were outscored by 22 points in the third quarter, which ultimately did them in and knocked them out of the single-elimination tournament.

Slovenia vs. Australia: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:42 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Australia +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Slovenia -133 (bet $133 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Australia +2.5 (-115) | Slovenia -2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 180.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Slovenia vs. Australia: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Serbia 85, Australia 78

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” on SLOVENIA -133 as Doncic will, by far, be the best player on the court. Slovenia lost by one point to a French team full of numerous NBA players including C Rudy Gobert and Fournier.

While Slovenia has the superstar, it also has 7-foot C Mike Tobey, who has played well for most of the tournament. Behind Doncic’s passing and Tobey’s height, the duo has been lethal in this tournament.

Australia does have Mills, but he likely won’t be enough. Even with G Matthew Dellavedova, there’s not enough size in their backcourt to slow down Doncic.

Sticking F Matisse Thybulle is an interesting option to defend Doncic, but we’ve seen Doncic destroy some of the NBA’s best defenders. It’s unlikely Thybulle will slow down the Slovenian.

Against the spread (ATS)

BET SLOVENIA -2.5 (-105) as the spread doesn’t do the difference between these two teams justice. While both sides ran through their Group Stage games, Australia struggled with Italy.

Slovenia had few issues until facing France, which is really good and should have a real shot at downing Team USA in the gold medal game.

Assuming that aggression from Doncic comes out as his international resume is on the line, expect a game that’s separated by more than just two points.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 180.5 (-105) as the Australians will be a strong defensive side and should impose its will. Thybulle, G Dante Exum and Dellavedova are solid defenders and should be able to slow down Slovenia.

While I still expect Slovenia to win given the Australian’s lacking offense, it should be a low-scoring game. Every game Australia has played in has been Under 180.

While Slovenia is a talented offensive side, I’d still expect them to struggle at times. This is the best value bet in the game.

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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: France vs. Slovenia odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s France vs. Slovenia odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

The final spot in the gold medal game will be on the line Thursday morning when France and Slovenia clash in the second of two semifinal games in the Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball Tournament. Tip-off will be at 7 a.m. ET at Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo. Below, we analyze the France vs. Slovenia odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Slovenia crushed Germany 94-70 in the quarterfinals Tuesday while France got past Italy by an 84-75 count. Slovenian PG Luka Doncic scored 20 points with 8 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 steals in his team’s victory. France got 15 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals from SF Nicolas Batum in the quarters.

France and Slovenia both went 3-0 in the Group Stage and finished atop Group A and Group C, respectively.

France vs. Slovenia: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:21 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: France +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Slovenia -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: France +2.5 (-110) | Slovenia -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 174.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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France vs. Slovenia: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

France 87, Slovenia 84

Money line (ML)

FRANCE (+115) is the side to back as a slight underdog. It made a statement with an 83-76 win over the USA in its tournament opener and hasn’t looked back with three more victories by at least 9 points.

Slovenia, led by Doncic and his 26.3 points per game, has three victories by 18 or more points and an 8-point win over Spain but faces its toughest test by far Thursday morning. France has the defensive talent to contain Doncic and force his inferior supporting cast to take on larger roles.

Against the spread (ATS)

Any fan of the NBA is well aware of Doncic’s talent and his frequent big-game heroics. However, the wise play is to back FRANCE +2.5 (-110).

Slovenia has the edge in 3-point shooting and rebounding, but I’ll side with France’s depth and experience in what’s likely to be a close game.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 174.5 (-105). France has the personnel to slow down Doncic and force shots from Slovenia’s less talented shooters.

France topped 85 points just once through four games and will control the pace Thursday against a Slovenian side that topped 115 points in each of its first two games of the tournament but not in either of the last two games.

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