Perhaps the most anticipated match of the EuroCup group stage will be Italy vs Spain, scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Spain have been in good form all season and are considered the favourites to advance from Group B after thrashing Croatia 3-0 in their opening group game.
Italy struggled to pull off a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Albania after an early crisis to set up a crucial match against a highly respected rival.
FanDuel Sportsbook has Spain at +115 odds to beat Italy, with a draw being the second most likely outcome with odds of +210.
Italy has a +280 chance to win on Thursday and win a competitive group.
Spain vs Italy predictions
The Spanish team, under the direction of coach Luis de la Fuente, ushered in a new era filled with young players developing into stars.
There is reason to be concerned about lack of experience in this type of environment.
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti stressed the importance of the match, saying all 11 players needed to get up front in a game like this.
“We’ve played some important games in the past and this one is no different,” said Spalletti. From UEFA.com“This is one of those games that gives the players a story to tell in the future.”
Italy have been in good form offensively recently, having four shots on target in five of their last six competitive matches.
Looking for a prop for this highly anticipated matchup, FanDuel has the odds of -106 for both teams to score.
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This secures a third consecutive win between the two nations and, given Italy’s recent form, both teams should be able to score on Thursday.
Prediction: Both teams will score at least one goal (-106, FanDuel)
