Chile vs USA Prediction & Picks - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
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by Paul Tamayo | in Basketball Picks
Chile (2-4) takes on the United States of America (5-1) for a FIBA World Cup Qualifying game on Thursday, August 27, at Centro de Deportes Colectivos in Santiago, Chile.
These two teams haven't faced each other in an official FIBA match since 1959. But Team USA is heavily favored on paper, especially with the momentum they're carrying to Thursday's game.
USA is coming off a tight 94-93 victory over Mexico on July 6. They trailed by five points after the opening period, but a 33-point second quarter gave them enough cushion to hold off any Mexican comeback attempt in the second half.
Torrey Craig led the way for Team USA with 23 points, while Mike James stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
Craig won't suit up on Thursday, but James will lead the charge for the Americans. Other players to watch for this team include Orlando Robinson II, Cole Swider, Garrison Brooks, and Tyler Smith.
Meanwhile, Chile is also on an upward trend, having won their last two games. This includes a morale-boosting 78-66 victory over Venezuela. Their defense was a major factor in the win, as they held Venezuela to below 20 points in each of the four quarters.
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Chile vs USA Form
Chile and USA Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jul 6, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
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Mar 2, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Feb 27, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 30, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 27, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Mar 2, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Feb 27, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 27, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Aug 10, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Aug 8, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 25, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jul 6, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Jul 3, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 30, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Aug 9, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Feb 23, 2025 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Feb 20, 2025 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jul 6, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Jul 3, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Mar 1, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
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Dec 1, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 28, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Mar 1, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Feb 26, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Dec 1, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Aug 28, 2025 - American Championship, Quarterfinal Round
Nov 25, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 22, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jul 6, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Jul 3, 2026 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 28, 2025 - FIBA World Cup, Americas Qualifiers, Group A
Aug 31, 2025 - American Championship, Quarterfinal Round
Aug 30, 2025 - American Championship, Quarterfinal Round
Feb 23, 2025 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Chile - USA Key Points
- Chile is coming off a 78-66 victory over Venezuela.
- Chile has won their last two games.
- Torrey Craig, USA's leading scorer in their last game, will not play on Thursday.
- Felipe Haase and Sebastian Herrera, two of Chile's top scorers, will play on Thursday.
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Our Chile vs USA Prediction
Team USA may be the favorites in this qualifying window, but this is still isn't the star-studded American team that we're used to. It also doesn't help that Torrey Craig, their leading scorer, won't play on Thursday.
As for Chile, they have won their last two games and they're more desperate to get another win. Our prediction for the Chile vs USA match is: Chile (+25.5) cover the spread.
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