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by Paul Tamayo in EuroBasket Picks
Italy takes on Slovenia for a EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 matchup on Sunday, September 7, at the Arena Riga in Latvia.
Italy finished the group phase with four wins in five games. On the other hand, Slovenia booked a ticket to the knockout stages with a 3-2 record.
Their last matchup was during the 2023 FIBA World Cup, when Slovenia held on to an 89-85 win over Italy.
The Slovenians are also fresh off a 106-96 win over Israel. They led by 13 points at halftime, establishing a safe cushion the entire game. Slovenia's offense clicked, with the team shooting 54.4% from the field.
Luka Doncic showed out yet again, putting up 37 points on an efficient 57.1% shooting. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar also added 11 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals to his tally.
Meanwhile, the Italians are coming off a convincing 89-54 win over Cyprus. They held Cyprus to only six points in the first quarter, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Simone Fontecchio and Matteo Spagnolo topscored for Italy with 13 points apiece, while Danilo Gallinari and Mouhamet Diouf both contributed 12 markers.
Italy can capitalize on their roster depth, but how do they plan to contain Luka?
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Slovenia vs Italy Form
Slovenia and Italy Latest Matches

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Feb 20, 2025 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
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Slovenia against Italy : Head to Head (H2H)
Sep 9, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Slovenia - Italy Key Points
- Slovenia is coming off a 106-96 win over Israel.
- Italy is coming off an 89-54 win over Cyprus.
- Slovenia finished the group stages with a 3-2 record.
- Italy finished the group stages with a 4-1 record.
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Our Slovenia vs Italy Prediction
Italy finished the group phase with a 4-1 record, flexing their roster depth and chemistry. They still want star player Simone Fontecchio to be more consistent, especially against Slovenia.
Luka Doncic currently leads the tournament with 32.4 points, while also ranking second in assists (8.4). It will take a whole lot from the Italians to contain Luka, especially if the Slovenian supporting cast puts in a great game. Our prediction for the Italy vs Slovenia match is: Slovenia (+4.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $300 for your Slovenia vs Italy wager!
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