CrazyMilkMan's FIBA ASIA Betting Thread

Japan-India

Two things Japan dreads to play are teams that have a hefty front court and those teams that plays really Physical. India fits the bill here. I've only seen them play for like three quarters and they were in three different games. India, although slow, plays well to their size and should be able to close out on Japanese shooters with their length. Japan looks exhausted in this tourney and actually looked the same way the whole Jones cup. I think this discontent in their situation and the way of play continues. 20 points is a lot against an India team who would try and finish the best they could.

Play on India+20.5

China-Taipei

Read lbj_19 and he got everything down. China is still a decent team but not the power house they are geared to be. Front court isn't as reliable and even headed by a shakier back court. Taipei plays with a lot of grit and ultimately could upset any team. Don't get me wrong here. China wins this one but should be on the edge whether they cover or not. They still dominate Taipei in most aspects and Yi should have no trouble getting his share of production here. This should be a lot like their game against Korea but poised for a different ending. China wins here but pretty close to the spread.

IMO, play should be on Taipei+8.5 or better. China should get the W here around the spread.

Philippines-Kazakhstan

Lines for the host team has always been inflated. Philippines isn't the type to blow teams out of the water. They always have a tendency of allowing teams back or relaxing and tend to play around with big leads. Gilas' Douthit isn't 100% but you'd expect him to give more than that. De Ocampo and a few other veterans in the team seem to can't find their stroke. Expect coach Reyes to stick to a shorter (also in height) line up the rest of the way. Kazakhstan plays like a lesser version of Qatar but a bit taller. They should be able to give Gilas a run for their money here. Like the host team, they have yet to gain the much needed games to prep for this tourney. I think they should be comfortable with their sets at the point and be able to execute a lot better against a smaller team.

Play on Kazakhstan

fiba:19-20

Without an anchor in the middle, I think Hong Kong gets the second chance possessions they need to push a Bahrain team without its two best players. The Arab teams have generally been a disappointment. 

15-20-1

wow hk! 

Bahrain as of yet may still be alive

Iran - Jordan 93:55
Iran opened the home edition of the WABA Championship in style. They rolled past Jordan for the first victory. Asghar Kardoust(212-C-86) stepped up with 6 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. 
Iran shocked Jordan with a 16:0 run to start the game. They rallied on to ensure a 26:10 lead after ten minutes. Iran maintained the lead throughout the second quarter. They established a 46:30 halftime advantage. The home team dominated in every facet of the battle to pile up a 71:39 lead at the final intermission. Iran did not look back in the fourth frame and coasted to the victory at the end. Aren Davoudichegani (185-PG-86) posted 14 points, while Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (199-F-83) and Mahdi Kamrani (186-PG-82) added 13 points each for the hosts. Mohammad Shaher (210-C-90) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Jordan. Mohammad Hadrab (202-PF-84) and Ayman Idais (205-C-78, agency: Court Side) netted 7 points each in the loss. 

Bahrakin wtf

tuwad na india dito

Bahrain 

C'mon Hong Kong finish them!!

I expletive knew it, Hong Kong controls the boards, gets 17 more shots and WINS!! Hong Kong 87 Bahrain 79 Final

India +19.5

India+19.0

4-1

India looking good. 

wow, 2pt lead by india. Hopefully they can atleast match Japan's transition in the 4th quarter.

both teams looks tired.

under for the totals in the 4th quarter will be a good play i think.

just run out the clock, Indians!

it will be a heart break if japan wins this game.