China vs Jordan
China are the powerhouses of Asian basketball (along with Iran) and i was surprised that they weren't given a bigger handicap for this World Cup qualification match. This is probably because they're coming off a shock loss to Lebanon.
That match was held in Lebanon. Today's game is held in China so they ought to be buoyed by the home support as well. Lebanon is pretty equal to Jordan so China will need to not let their guard down.
Their previous meeting last year ended with China winning by more than 31 points. I don't think they'll be that far apart this time and -7 is a fair handicap.
Pick: China -7 @ 1.834
Beziers vs Metz
Metz are the in form team in the French 2nd league, undefeated in their last 6 outings. Beziers on the other hand are coming off three straight losses.
Beziers is a defensive team so i expect them to try and frustrate Metz in the hopes of a goalless draw. Metz should have enough firepower to overcome them though. I think the odds are decent given the gulf in class between the two teams. +0 would be safer as i can't see Beziers winning this.
Pick: Metz ML @ 1.923
Overall: 3.526
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